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Jan
28
2012
For OBAMA, PRO-BUSINESS IS NO OXYMORON
Jonathon Alter If 2011 was defined by a debate over the national debt, 2012 looks to be focused more on fairness, which is just the way President Barack Obama wants it. The trick for him -- the balance he was trying to strike in his State of the Union Address -- is to come across as a pro-business populist. That may sound like an oxymoron (and “progressive” is a m...Jan
17
2012
I agree with Newt Gingrich
As Mr. Gingrich recently pointed out, presidential hopeful Mitt Romney “looted” companies, leaving behind “broken families and broken neighborhoods.” That’s not the kind of capitalism that built America. Job Creation is a critical part of capitalism – and that unions are a critical voice to stop job-killers like Mitt Romney from taking over democracy. ...Jan
6
2012
It's good to be Richelle Pasceri in Lockport
Richelle Pasceri went from being sworn in as Lockport Council President on Sunday to being named Lockport City Clerk on Monday. Not a bad deal when Pasceri herself admits she was shocked by the Mayor's offer as she was scheduled to work her waitress job at Danny Sheehan's. Makes one wonder how much experience Pasceri brings to the Clerk's job. Making matters even m...Jan
4
2012
Common Cause proposes independent lines
Common Cause NY, in concert with New York Newsday, recently unveiled its proposal for independently drawn lines for Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts. Type in Common Cause NY on Google and click on the site which will bring you to a page outlining the proposed districts for the next 10 years. In Niagara County, the organization proposes splitting the 138th Assembly distri...Nov
17
2011
Feds chasing Bruno again
Looks like the US Government is going to pursue former NYS Majority Leader Joe Bruno again. His intial conviction was vacated on appeal due to minor details. However, the feds feel that Bruno needs to pay for his actions and serve as an example to all. ...Oct
25
2011
Keith McNall gets caught in lie at debate
Looks like Lockport counilman and legislative candidate Andy Chapman turned the tables on keith McNall last night at a debate sponsored by the Niagara USA Chamber. The debate run by GOP insiders proved to be embarassing for McNall once Chapman caught him lies about taxes rates and job cuts to county government. ...Oct
22
2011


