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Entries Tagged as 'Susan Bysiewicz'

Himes: Donate Rangel Money, Plus: Candidate Inventory, Are You Spinning?

February 26th, 2010 · 18 Comments · State Politics

Update: News release from Congressman Jim Himes:
Himes Gives Back Rangel Campaign Contributions
Washington, D.C. – Following a ruling against Ways & Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel (NY-15) by the House Ethics Committee, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced that he will donate to charity the contributions Mr. Rangel made to his campaign.

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Don’t Forget The Library Money, Plus: Russo Rangels Himes And SuBy’s Legal Credentials

February 25th, 2010 · 24 Comments · City Budget, Library, State Politics

As city bean counters build a budget to submit to the City Council in early April, the spending plan that begins July 1 will include a new key item, $6.9 million to support library services approved last year in a referendum by city voters.

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Chico Rivera, SuBy’s Suit, And Himes High On Recovery

February 18th, 2010 · 31 Comments · Development, National Politics, State Politics, Uncategorized

Afternoon Update: Sad to hear the news today about the passing of José “Chico” Rivera, a prince in city politics. Chico was a gentleman, stylish dresser, great sense of humor. Chico and his charm graced OIB parties. His last run for public office in 2008 was for state representative in the 130th State Assembly District. Despite [...]

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Jepsen: Bysiewicz Dancing Like Ginger Rogers

February 5th, 2010 · 11 Comments · Interviews, National Politics, State Politics

So, do ya wanna dance? With Ginger Rogers? Or Maybe Susan Bysiewicz?
George Jepsen, the leading Democratic challenger to Connecticut Secretary of  the State Susan Bysiewicz to replace Dick Blumenthal as attorney general, says SuBy’s doing a tap as she tries to make the case that she meets the legal definition, 10 years active practice as a lawyer, to [...]

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Jodi’s Bridgeport Bucks And Jail Extension, Plus: SuBy For Pooper Scooper, And Malloy’s Take On Rell

February 3rd, 2010 · 24 Comments · City Budget, Development, State Politics

Afternoon Update: Gov. Jodi Rell’s proposed 2010-11 budget that begins July 1 plugs in $189,568,331 for Bridgeport’s Statutory Formula Grant, roughly $1 million less than the current year. Slot money from gaming facilities is roughly the same, $6,109, 924. Education Cost Sharing the same, $164,195,344. Pilot payment (payment in lieu of taxes) for state owned [...]

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Blumenthal Casts Doubt On SuBy, Plus Steel Language, And Live And Die By The Budget

February 2nd, 2010 · 46 Comments · City Budget, City Politics, Development, State Politics

Afternoon Update: Yikes! Be careful what you request.
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal dealt, at the very least, a public relations blow to Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz who wants Dick’s job as he seeks Chris Dodd’s U.S. Senate seat. SuBy asked Dick for an opinion: does she have the legal professional qualifications to run for [...]

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Can We Talk Mayoral Campaign?

January 27th, 2010 · 19 Comments · City Politics, State Politics

In Bridgeport politics it doesn’t matter your shape, size, color, ethnicity … everyone’s gotta get their pound of flesh. And sometimes a public opinion poll can make you a player.
The state’s largest city has never had an African American mayor, and some city pols have decided to find out who might be a leading contender [...]

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