The following chart show federal spending over the past decade on a per-household basis, adjusted for inflation: The Cato Institute. BookMark To:
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Press Release from the Dubitsky2010 Campaign: Chaplin, CT- Doug Dubitsky, Republican candidate for Congress in Connecticut’s 2nd district, responds to false allegations that he is a “liberal tree-hugger.” The Dubitsky campaign has learned that a small but vocal group supporting one of Mr. Dubitsky’s opponents is about to launch a media attack on Mr....
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File this one under “very interesting”. From Ct News Junkie: According to Wilson-Foley’s recent filings with the state she’s paid her friend and former news anchor Janet Peckinpaugh, who is also running for her first elected office in the Second Congressional District, about $21,690 in consulting fees. BookMark To:
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The Federation of Connecticut Taxpayer Organizations is delighted to announce a U. S. Senatorial Debate to be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 7 PM at Trinity College, Mather Hall, in the Washington Room. All candidates for U. S. Senate have been invited to attend. To date, we have received confirmation of attendance...
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At least that is the going bet.  Up 20% in the last 6 months. Intrade.com an online betting site where you can bet on just about any question you want has been trading on Republican House Majority “futures”. You can “bet” between 1 and 100 $ that a particular event will happen.  The dollar...
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POSTPONED DUE TO STORM, NEW DATE: 7/22/10: Dubitsky, an attorney and farmer, says he’s pushing for smaller government in Washington, D.C. and Connecticut. Peckinpaugh, who spent two decades on television in Connecticut, including at NBC Connecticut, also wants smaller government. A third GOP contender, Daria Novak, decided to not participate in the debate. All...
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If you are one of the long term unemployed you knew that. The median duration of weeks unemployed has risen over 2.5 times when compared to previous recessions.  In past recessions the unemployed could expect to be out of work for 10 weeks, now it is more like 50 weeks and climbing.  You can...
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