This came in from an OIB friend in City Hall: “One of the classified positions in city government that is mandated by the City Charter is
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Russo’s Education Plan, Win By Losing
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo hasn’t gone away. In fact, he’s gearing up for even more involvement in the city. Russo told OIB over the
Read moreBlackmail At Matty’s
I’ll tell ya how old I’m getting; I was a scribe covering the remedy order that U.S. District Court Judge T.F. Gilroy Daly issued in
Read moreAre You Feeling Lucky? Plus: Court Ruling Re Special Master
3:30 p.m. UPDATE: Friday the 13th, lucky day for me. How about you? Chris Dodd must feel like his mouth has been glued to a
Read moreShays’ Campaign Blues, Plus: The Politics Of Crime
Congressman Christopher Shays, known for expressing emotion, is not a happy man these days, and his mood goes far beyond losing the job he’s had
Read morePost Your Turkey Awards, Plus: Smoke-Free Zone
I’m a happy man this week (okay, I’m generally happy in any event) because OIB traffic is surging a few weeks after the election when
Read moreParading Pols, Plus: Supreme Court Ruling, Norwood’s 911, And ACORN Complaint Update
Okay, everyone, this is your chance to throw cannoli at your favorite politician. I’m looking forward to Sunday’s Columbus Day parade, sponsored by the Council
Read moreHey, We Have An Election, Plus: Bridgeport Leads State Registration
Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
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