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Archives for November 30, 2010
Two stories you should read about state employees
With all the brouhaha surrounding the probation department, it's easy to assume that all state employees got their jobs because they were Bob DeLeo's godson. So, yes, you should stay up to date on what's going on with probation (it now … [Read more...]
US grand jury targets probation
Story Federal prosecutors are asking a US grand jury to weigh charges, including fraud, extortion, and conspiracy, in the widening patronage scandal that has staggered the state Probation Department. US Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz has ordered … [Read more...]
(Video) Deficit or no deficit, that is the question
In a recent letter to the editor of the New Bedford Standard Times I wrote about tax breaks. The conservative argument is tax breaks create jobs, but according to my studies it doesn't work. If I own a tire shop and I sell 100 tires a day … [Read more...]
Spin is Spin
DeLeo's speculation as to how his 28-year-old godson became one of the youngest chief probation officers in state history:"I wrote a letter of recommendation for him,'' DeLeo said. "And that was the extent of my recommendation of Brian. … [Read more...]
Get Your War On Returns
This is a Weekly Joke Revue Special Report. After a hiatus of almost two years, GYWO is back. A comic strip that pulls relatively few punches. Full-on slideshow here. One selection: … [Read more...]