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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Cool tool connects money, politicians and donors almost instantly
Ever read a news story and wonder about the politicians or interest groups involved — where there money is coming from or going, for example? A site called poligraft.com, produced by the Sunlight Foundation, opens the door to some answers. … Continue reading
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Get rich quick — as a public servant
This is really an amazing story: A Los Angeles Times story revealed that a city in California was paying its city manager $800,000 a year, two directors more than $400,000 and several others well into six figures — including a … Continue reading
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Possibly the greatest excuse ever to keep public records private
Wyoming County’s recorder of deeds would not e-mail records to the Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice, so the paper suggested they put the records on a flash drive. “My office staff, including myself, are not trained or familiar with loading information on … Continue reading
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What’s lurking in stadium inspection records?
ESPN found numerous food-safety violations at stadiums and ballparks around the country, based on its review of inspection records from local health departments. At the jump, read the results for Pennsylvania and Maryland’s venues — ranked by those with the … Continue reading
