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Link to Letter from Carpenters Local 224

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Attached is the link to an extremely well written letter from Carpenters Local 224 in support of Teamsters Local 215.

Carpenters Local 224

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Dr. Bucshon Votes to Assert Congress’ Authority on Regulations

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a bill subjecting any executive branch rule or regulation with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more to an up-or-down vote in Congress.

 

“In a landmark decision last month, the Supreme Court overturned EPA regulations on coal-fired power plants citing the agency’s failure to consider the potential cost and impact on states and consumers. As the Administration continues to legislate via regulation, it’s critical that Congress – the American people – have an up or down vote on these costly regulations before they are implemented. 

 

“Unfortunately much of the regulatory process is currently controlled by agencies in the Executive Branch. In fact, the Administration has implemented nearly 500 major regulations at a combined cost of $625 billion to the American economy. This regulatory overreach is creating uncertainty for job creators and making it difficult for middle class families to get ahead. The REINs Act asserts Congress’ authority to make sure that regulations out of the executive branch are fair and don’t come at an enormous cost to the American people.” 

 

The REINS Act was introduced by Congressman Todd Young (IN-9) and Senator Rand Paul (KY). More information about the bill can be accessed here.

Pets of the Week

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This beautiful girl is Queen, a 6-year-old German shepherd! She can be picky about her dog friends, so she needs to meet any potential canine roommates and may need to be the only dog in the home. Her $100 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption information!

Mayoral Candidate Gail Riecken Rides Howell Route

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Riecken And Riney Discuss The METS Service On City Westside

Evansville, IN – Mayoral candidate Gail Riecken rode the METS Howell Route #12 today with Perry Township Trustee Rick Riney to show support for one of the routes that is in danger of being consolidated.

“Easy and convenient access to public transportation is important to so many people in Evansville,” said Riecken.  “Not everyone can afford to own a car, but everyone needs a way to get to work or shop.  Having to walk an extreme distance from a bus stop to your home in bad weather, with no sidewalks, and with no streetlights can be not only inconvenient but can be dangerous.  If you have to walk in the street, it’s dark and you have your children with you.”

Riecken cited accessibility to routes and the safety of riders as they travel to the route as one of her concerns with the potential consolidation of routes.  She also pointed out that many people in Evansville use METS as a method of transportation to go food shopping, taking their kids to school and getting to and from their jobs.

Perry Township Trustee Rick Riney said “Overall, Westside residents are content with the current services provided, but the proposed new routes would have people walking up to 6, 8, or 10 blocks to get to a bus stop.“  He continued, “Many of these areas on the Westside have been part of the city for 50 plus years and still have no sidewalks, making these walks to the bus stops even harder and more dangerous.  This also makes it especially hard for handicap individuals in our community.  While Cities change, as do their dynamics, we cannot ignore the fact the West Side is still a well-populated, valuable part of our city.  Consolidating this route would be an unfair hardship on them.”

Riney, the Perry Township Trustee, talked about the unfair hardships faced by residents of the Westside and that it would be worse with the new routes.  He also stated that Westside residents are okay with current routes and that this change would have an even greater effect on handicap members of the community.

Gail Riecken is running for Mayor of Evansville and is a former Evansville City Council-woman, Evansville Parks Director, and a current member of the Indiana State House of Representatives.  She is a lifelong Evansville resident, has been married for 46 years, and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

WAR GAME

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ANN RULE RIP

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SECURITY FROM THE DISTURBED

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IS IT TRUE JULY 29, 2015

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IS IT TRUE “when people fear the government we have Tyranny but when government fear the people we have Liberty”?

IS IT TRUE that Normally, this space is reserved for our daily IS IT TRUE.  Today, it will be, although in reverse with you giving your thoughts and observations.  You, the reader, telling us your opinions and how you feel about this lengthy Downtown Hotel process.  We ask that you stay on topic, refrain from personal attacks and stay focused.

This Hotel project was started early during the second term of Mayor Weinzapfel.  During the beginning phases of Ford Center, Mayor Weinzapfel contemplated that the Executive Inn would need a major renovation or be replaced.  It turned out the decision was determined when the operator of the Executive Inn defaulted on the loan and the bank holding the note took over the hotel.  Within months, the Bank defaulted and was taken over by the Feds and the hotel was closed. BAM.  No hotel. Weinzapfel at first attempted to find a developer to renovate the Executive Inn, but that failed.  Then another developer was selected and again that failed.  By the end of his term, he had signed a development agreement with the Kunkel Group to build a new hotel.

Upon entering the Mayor’s Office, Winnecke terminated this agreement with the Kunkel Group and sought new proposals.  He dramatically changed the scope of the project by adding apartments and commercial space.  Negotiations continued and a new developer was selected. Cost began spiraling out of control and the City Council set a firm lid on the financial size of the project.  This financial figure was based on expected revenues and later proved astutely correct after a new IU Medical School was selected to also be developed.  These financial amounts are still very very close.  Had the Council not set these maximum amounts, a new I U Medical School would not have been possible.

OUR QUESTION TO YOU.

Give us your opinion of the progress and development by the Mayor and City Council. Grade their performances.  Cite their success and failures.  Finally, give us your opinion on where we are headed and what roadblocks you expect.  It’s rather a forum today on this very complicated and long process in obtaining a Downtown Hotel.  Will we ultimately have what we want?  Do we need it?
Will be able to stay within the very close budget?  IS IT TRUE It’s your day to speak out?

Please take time and vote in today’s “Readers Poll”. Don’t miss reading today’s Feature articles because they are always an interesting read. New addition to the CCO is the Cause of Death reports generated by the Vanderburgh County Health Department.

Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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