2:30 p.m. update: City Civil Service Commission description: · Five members, five year terms · Four members appointed by the Mayor · One member elected
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Biden, Dodd, Jimmy Show, Plus: Love In Liberia And P&Z Gaga
5 p.m. update: If you saw a throng hanging out this afternoon at the commuter lot on Jefferson Street, the artery that runs along the
Read moreJim Himes Visits Pol Pod, Plus: Hanging Out At Épernay And Waiting For Moses
Congressman Jim Himes touched base with OIB on Friday to chat about a variety of subjects including Joe Biden’s campaign visit for him on Monday, stimulus spending,
Read moreThe Real Deal On Regional Cooperation, Plus: The Carmen Watch, And Gag Me With An Invite
I love it when area officials get together to pound podiums about the state’s tax structure and froth about regional cooperation. That’s what happened Thursday
Read moreTransparency … What Transparency? Plus: The GOP Versus Dodd
Okay, now we’re talking. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez is taking an interest in the case of the Bridgeport Civil Service Commission canning of
Read morePrimary Results, Sam’s Bridgeport Team, And Himes Flies With Barack
9:30 p.m. update: Okay, City Council results. Unofficially looks like all party-endorsed Dems prevail. District 135: Incumbents Warren Blunt and Richard Bonney defeat challengers Peter Clarke and
Read moreCougar’s Coulter Blast, Plus: The Early Vote Count, And Finch Resuscitates Nurse Pay
Coming Monday: The residency of Bridgeport’s Civil Service Commission president. Weekend Update: This shit is too funny. Check out the video of former City Councilman Keith
Read more09/09/09 … Oh Nurses! Plus: UBelong Here, And Finch Development Announcement
3:30 p.m. update: Why are city school nurses getting screwed? Not a freaking paycheck all summer. As a result, many couldn’t pay their mortgages, car
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