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I think the conversation of hype is being hyped.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy when asked about the claims by some that Hurricane Irene received more press attention than it deserved. In Connecticut, the storm left more than half of the state without power, caused two deaths and damage expected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy when asked about the claims by some that Hurricane Irene received more press attention than it deserved. In Connecticut, the storm left more than half of the state without power, caused two deaths and damage expected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.