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posted on
November 14th, 2008
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Democrat and Chronicle Editorial Board
based in
Rochester

Just a rumor…but

Just a rumor at this point but the balloon is being floated that Senator Clinton may be picked for Secretary of State.  Good choice? Bad choice?
Who would take her seat in the Senate if she ...

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posted on
November 13th, 2008
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Democrat and Chronicle Editorial Board
based in
Rochester

Brooks talks about her proposed county budget

The Editorial Board met with Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks for more than an hour today. We spent most of the time talking about her proposed county budget for next year.
But we also t ...

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posted on
November 13th, 2008
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Democrat and Chronicle Editorial Board
based in
Rochester

The Medicaid ripoff

Here’s the problem: if you have less than $100,000 in assets, it’s not worth it to buy long-term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.
So said the facilitator of a workshop ...

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posted on
November 13th, 2008
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Democrat and Chronicle Editorial Board
based in
Rochester

Take a number

It’s being reported that if the three auto makers don’t get a bailout it could be catastrophic.  Yes, catastrophic! I compare it to what has happened here regarding Kodak and the restr ...

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posted on
November 12th, 2008
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Democrat and Chronicle Editorial Board
based in
Rochester

Duffy gets it

This just in from Mayor Duffy:
It’s a welcome realization from a public official that these are trying times that require sacrifices.
“I applaud Governor Paterson for his ho ...

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