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Capitol IdeasYo! PA. Sen. Chuck McIllhinney's liquor "privatization" bill looks NOTHING like the version passed by the House and endorsed by Gov. Tom Corbett. So I leave the governor and lawmakers to ponder this Homer Simpsonism.... -
The Rhubarb Patch: Is it time for politicians to get out of the pension business ?
Change of SubjectFor Wednesday's print column, in advance of the special legislative session in Springfield on Wednesday to take another stab at pension reform, I initiated an email dialogue with Anders Lindall, right, spokesman for the local chapter of the American... -
PA Senate Committee could tackle Sen. Pat Browne's or Gov. Tom Corbett's pension reform plans
Capitol IdeasYo! The Senate Finance Committee may vote on a pension reform bill Wednesday. But which pension reform bill will the committee take up? Could it take up the far-sweeping, Gov. Tom Corbett-endorsed bill introduced in May by the committee chairman,...... -
Reality check
Change of SubjectKurt Eichenwald, author of the book 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars has written for Vanity Fair about Falsehoods in the N.S.A. “Scandal” Both the attorney general and the director of the N.S.A. must make a determination...... -
Czech prime minister steps down after graft scandal
ReutersPRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas was forced to quit on Sunday by a graft and spying scandal involving his closest aide, pitching the European Union member state into a period of uncertainty over who will form the next government....Tags: Political Corruption, National Government, Parties and Movements, Justice System, Prosecution
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My Word: Just following the rules in Winter Park
I ran for Winter Park City Commission to help bring a divided community together. As a commission, we have been working to achieve that goal and bring harmony to our community. My experience with leadership is that civility starts at the top, and the...
Tags: Values, Religion and Belief, Winter Park, Arts and Culture, Ethics
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Dakota Midland perfect for S.D. veterans home
Much has been debated and discussed over the new state veterans home to be built in the Black Hills. It must have been quite a surprise when the bill for this new structure turned out to be miscalculated. As is usually expected, the cost of this new...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Executive Branch, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics
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Obama, Putin face tough talks on Syria at G8 summit
ReutersBy Guy Faulconbridge LOUGH ERNE, Northern Ireland, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will seek the help on Monday of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Syria's most powerful ally, to bring Bashar al-Assad to the negotiating table and end a two-year...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Moscow (Russia), Shinzo Abe, Vladimir Putin, Ben Bernanke
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FEATURE-Thailand's boom: To the northeast, the spoils
ReutersBy Paul Carsten and Pairat Temphairojana UDON THANI, Thailand, June 17(Reuters) - Steel girders jut from the low skyline of the Thai city of Udon Thani near the Laos border as workers lay cement for a new shopping mall, one of many illustrating a boom in...Tags: China, Emerging Market, Vietnam, Environmental Issues, Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
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READER SUBMITTED: Local Attorney Helps Students Make Mathematical Connections
EnfieldOn Thursday, June 6, eighth grade students at the CREC Public Safety Academy had a special guest during math class. Dr. Mark Myers, practicing attorney and Professor of Mathematics from the University of Connecticut engaged CREC Public Safety Academy...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, University of Connecticut, Science and Technology, Safety of Citizens
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READER SUBMITTED: Hamden To Get State Grant For Business Hub
HamdenSpeaker of the House Brendan Sharkey (D-Hamden) said state funding targeted for the transformation of the former Newhall Community Center in Hamden into a new small business "incubator" hub is expected to be approved when the state Bond Commission meets...Tags: Business Incubators, New Products, Connecticut Economic Development, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Rentals
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READER SUBMITTED: Public Can Honor Veterans With Engraved Pavers At New State Veterans Memorial
StatewideA walkway of granite engraved pavers will be an important element of the "Connecticut State Veterans Memorial (CSVM)" to be built in Hartford's Minuteman Park across from the William A. O'Neill State Armory and the Legislative Office Building. Individuals...Tags: Dannel P. Malloy , Human Interest, Executive Branch, Connecticut General Assembly, Politics
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