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Daily Archives: July 1st, 2009

Consumer protection

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

If the description in the Times of the proposed consumer protection agency is accurate, then the Obama Treasury Department deserved a rousing two and a half cheers. The agency would be charged first and foremost with protecting consumers. Right now, the various laws that are designed to protect consumers are administered or enforced by agencies […]

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It’s that time again

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Yes, the first Thursday of the month is arriving right on time. Come one, come all to the Southeastern Connecticut Drinking Liberally, at the Bulkeley House, Bank Street, New London, starting at 6:30. We will all lift at least one glass to Al Franken, and maybe another in memory of Atul’s hair, most of which […]

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The Deluge cometh

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

As I made my way home today I noticed that Poquonnock Plains Park was flooded, and it appeared that the sidewalk over Fort Hill Brook, was washed out. When I arrived home it was fairly clear that something rather extraordinary had happened. I had been aware that it was raining during the day, but apparently […]

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