BREAKING…..
Gunman
walks up to Vegas cops, starts shooting
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The Day of New London is reporting
Connecticut State's
attorney rules New London police use of force 'appropriate' in death of Lashano Gilbert
New London State's Attorney Michael L. Regan has found that
New London police officers were justified in their use of force when trying to
subdue Lashano Gilbert, who died Oct. 4 last year
while en route from the police department to the hospital.
September 7, 2015
From:
The Federation of Connecticut Taxpayer Organizations
Contact: Susan Kniep, President
Website:
http://ctact.org/
Email: fctopresident@aol.com
Telephone: 860-841-8032
HAPPY LABOR DAY
The
History of Labor Day - U.S. Department of Labor
Mike "Mish" Shedlock
of MISH'S
Global Economic Trend Analysis asks
Should We Change the Name "Labor Day" to
"Robot Day"?
Read more at http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2015/09/should-we-change-name-labor-day-to.html#OXuJgIjFrCEgc2sx.99
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GAS PRICES ARE LOW
SO PICK A PLACE
TO GO……
Labor day weekend gas prices likely to reach an 11-year low
So enjoy this beautiful day and check out
Connecticut's
Fall Festival 2015 Guide
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Today, entrenched politicians are shunned and mavericks such as DONALD TRUMP and BERNIE SANDERS have
taken center stage in the 2016 Presidential campaign.
Although their political philosophies may differ, both men
are leading their challengers due to their no nonsense, no apologies, tell it
like it is, rhetoric. And it appears the
public loves it and the press can’t get enough.
Will the momentum continue? Time
will tell!
But months ago many believed Trump did not have staying
power. Months later, his adversaries have been proven wrong as
headlines read Fed-up and angry supporters let Trump
defy political gravity and Poll: Trump beats Hillary head-to-head.
Bernie Sanders has stepped out front among the Democrat
contenders garnering headlines such as Sanders fires back at Clinton's subtle
dig and announcing Bernie Sanders joins a picket
line in Cedar Rapids to protest a union lockout while proclaiming "We are
sick and tired of the war against working families". USAtoday has just
reported ... Poll: Sanders takes lead over Clinton
in N.H.
But regardless who ends up on the ballot in November, 2016
among the many who have announced their intensions to run for the office of President,
TRUMP AND SANDERS have set the stage for what could ultimately be the longest
lines in voting history on November 8, 2016!
Susan Kniep
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Ctmirror.org is reporting
A tale of
patronage, civil service and Malloy’s GOP aides
By: Mark Pazniokas | September 4, 2015
They are a trio with impeccable Republican resumes. One
served as executive director of the state GOP. All three did stints as a chief
of staff for a Republican caucus at the General Assembly. They now serve Gov. Dannel P. Malloy as legislative liaisons, Republicans in
the odd position of being paid to explain, defend and advocate the policies of
a Democratic administration. Continue Reading →
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ANOTHER EXCELLENT REPORT FROM
JON LENDER OF THE HARTFORD COURANT
Jon Lender of the Hartford Courant is reporting that 'Interim'
Higher-Ed Job Brings Permanent Benefits For Malloy Staff Chief noting that “Ojakian,
61, will make $335,000 a year starting Sept. 28 as the interim president of the
troubled Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system under a two-ear
contract to replace Gregory Gray, who has resigned effective at the end of the
school year”.
The controversy which surrounded the Board of Regents in the
past is highlighted in an article by Jon Pelto on his
blog captioned The stench coming from the Board of
Regents - Wait What?
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CtMirror.org is reporting
Labor
blunter in its criticism of Malloy administration
By: Mark Pazniokas | September 4, 2015
View as "Clean Read"
Connecticut labor leaders began the long Labor Day weekend
Friday with sharp criticism of the administration of Gov. Dannel
P. Malloy, a Democrat whose close election and re-election benefitted from
labor’s support.
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CT
Mirror's 'Small State, Big Debate: Race' — Only limited
... seating remains for three sessions
By: STAFF REPORT | September 3,
2015
The full event will be held on Tuesday, Oct.
6, at Fairfield University.
Find all the details here.
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CTNewsJunkie.com reports
Malloy
Administration Tries To Place 22 of the 95 Laid-Off Labor Employees
by Christine
Stuart | Sep 4, 2015 Posted to: Jobs | Labor
The Connecticut AFL-CIO publicly protested the decision by
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s Labor Department to lay off
95 workers Friday, a day after the administration announced it has found room
for 22 of them in other state agencies.
The AFL-CIO, which is a coalition of unions, will protest
the closure of six job centers and a reduction in the workforce at the Labor
Department site in Meriden
Friday morning.
On Thursday, Malloy’s administration announced 22 of the 95
impacted employees were placed in previously vacant positions, including seven
employees who were chosen to fill vacant examiner positions at the Department
of Motor Vehicles to help reduce wait times at DMV branches. Only three
employees opted to accept a layoff.
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In Watchdog.org Mark Lagerkvist reports
Three-fourths
of NJ sheriffs double-dip, led by 25-year ‘retiree’ noting …. Fontoura is sheriff of Essex County.
A dean among double-dippers, he draws $207,289 a year from public coffers –
$144,896 in salary plus $62,393 from pension as
a retiree of his own office. Today is
the 25th anniversary of Fontoura’s faux retirement.
So far, he has collected $1.35 million in retirement cash without ever giving up his full-time county paycheck.
Watchdog.org is also reporting that 8 Texas counties list more
voters than residents
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New US
Government Commitments To Combat Corruption
US Department of State (press release)
Corruption endangers the stability and
well-being of people around the world and threatens the national interests of
the United States
and its allies.
Corruption
task force has jailed city leaders before
The Desert Sun
A law enforcement raid that shuttered Palm Springs City Hall
this week is just the latest in the aggressive work of an Inland Empire anti-corruption team, which has been
probing city governments and jailing elected officials since it was founded
five years ago.
New Mexico secretary of state charged with theft, money laundering
Fox News
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