By John Frank
April 2007
FRANK-LY SPEAKING
2007 is proving to be an excellent year for the Jefferson Dems. In February,
Arthur Cheliotes, President of CWA, Local 1180 gave a powerful presentation on
the shrinking middle class. In March, we heard a captivating joint presentation
from the Unabomber’s brother, David Kaczynski and Carolee Brooks on the death
penalty. This month, we will hear from City Councilman Jim Gennaro, who might
run for office in our area and who also is an excellent speaker.
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IT SEEMS TO ME
By Richard Rapp
April 2007
So, what about this administration and this President
continues to appall you and constantly terrifies you about our future?
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Is it that the President has disregarded the overwhelming November
vote against the war and sent thousands more Americans on a hopeless mission to
die in Iraq?
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On the other hand, can it be the illegal and politically motivated
firing of eight United States Attorneys because they refused to allow elected
Republican officials dictate and guide their decisions and prosecutions?
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 By
Assemblywoman Ann Carrozza
April 2007
“It is of the utmost importance
that we strengthen New York State’s ethics laws and limit the influence
of special interest money in state government,” Assemblywoman
Ann-Margaret Carrozza stated.
The Assembly passed a
landmark package of ethics reform legislation that will curtail gifts
from lobbyists to legislators and create a comprehensive watchdog agency
to ensure the integrity of state government.
“The passage of these reforms
closes loopholes, reduces the influence of lobbyists and helps to
restore public confidence in state government,” the Assemblywoman
declared.
Specifically the legislative
package would: (Read More)
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