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Apparently Joe Mondello has had a falling out with George Pataki, and as such our former governor will not be going out to Minneapolis-Saint Paul to attend the convention.
Joe Spector looks at the changing nature of relationships in the Albany political arena.
Joe Bruno has gotten his name on buildings far beyond the HVCC sports arena.
Rather then be in sticky sweltering churches, some places are taking their services outside so they can enjoy the natural world.
Canajohorie is looking to sue the state over the lost of BeechNut and it's associated revenues.
BeechNut consumed 60% of the water and sewage resources of the village, which means with their loss, a massive drop in user fees for water and sewage. They still have outstanding bonds on the water treatment plant, which is real problem as operating the plant is mostly fixed costs.
NPR looks at the role of politics in our society.
Apparently the Port Authority reports that more difficult decisions must be made about proceeding.
Apparently some people in Florida are unhappy with Obama being the presidential candidate.
Apparently, Albany's paper is downsizing.
It looks like the wars will continue on through the election and on to become the next presidents problem now that Congress approved enough funding to keep the war going until sometime in 2009.
Disappointing for sure. This means that hundreds more Americans will die and hundreds of billions will continue to be spent on autopilot. This current Congress has been unable to end the war, with an uncooperative President and minority Republicans doing all in their power to keep it that way.
Today's Democracy Now is quite alarming to those of us concerned about world peace.
They are threatening to strike as the union is only promising 0.5% wage increases in a proposed contract, while inflation is close to 4.2% a year.
Apparently he is hoping to give the Senate Majority tot the Democrats.
The House's snazziest dresser, may be no longer a member of the house, if he decides to run for Senator Aubertines' seat this year. I certainly doubt he will.
Some are calling his race now a second tier race with real potential.
To cut commuting costs and save energy in times of such high oil prices, the state is promoting compressed work weeks that would give people 3-day weekends, and longer days.
This Times Union editorial has an interesting take on factious politics of the Republicans in our state these days.
Apparently a pro-Palestian group was kicked out of Gallo Park by the police over fears that they would disrupt an celebration of Israel's creation, begging important first amendment questions.
In a rush to destroy all chemical weapons before 2017, as required by treaty, the US is proposing some dangerous plans to transport chemical weapons including nerve agents across the country via truck and train.
Tommorow night, Thursday at 7 PM, Orwell Rolls In His Grave will be shown by Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace at the Bethlehem Library.
It looks like an interesting film. You can watch it above or come to the showing tomorrow night.
That is the first state to have a mandatory 4-day work week consisting of days from 7 AM to 6 PM.
Insurers will now be able to change rates up or down 5% without regulatory approval.
The state may have to raise unemployment insurance taxes to ensure the system is sufficient to cover the increased claims.
The Albany pizza man convicted of supporting terrorism by offering a loan to buy missiles supposedly for use in a terrorist attack's conviction has been upheld by the US Court of Appeals.
Yassin from his book seems like a really nice guy, as does his graceful communications to people who regularly write him. But we really do not know. He could either be a really dangerous evil person, lurking under cover, or maybe just part of a government roundup of Muslim people they don't like.
Everybody wants to run for Bruno's old seat.
Tony Jordan will go up against Ian McGaughey, according to the Times Union.
She's back playing our Senator and working to help out the people of our state.
They've increased the Euro Bank rate by 1/4 of a point to fight inflation.
The Telegraph in a multi-part series looks at the desperation that grasps our inner cities and poor rural countryside, where the young and old alike are left with few options except living in decrepit buildings with little opporunity except what joining the military will bring in.
Those articles are dark, but they are a lengthy exploration in some of the major problems our nation faces, and our slow and steady decline from greatness.
Many of the great liberal professors from the 1960s that educated my generation are now retiring and being replaced by more moderate professors.
My experience can confirm that point. Many of the great professors I had in college during the past few years, retired shortly after I took their classes. It's sad, but the world goes on, and hopefully the next generation of professors will instill strong values in their students, like the old 1960s generation of professors.
