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Dold has early fund-raising leadTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:59PMFreshman U.S. Rep. Robert Dold, R-10th, managed to amass more than $750,000 in his campaign fund during the second quarter of the year, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. That gives him an early leg up against two announced Democratic rivals, who will need to spend money in a primary campaign for the 10th Congressional District. The district has ...

Overflow crowds floods scrap metal hearingTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:55PMStamford Police Chief Robert Nivakoff, left, Captain Richard Conklin and Sgt. Peter di Spagna meet with the Board of Finance, to discuss an investigation into the theft of metals from city scrapyards, at the Government Center in Stamford, Conn., July 19, 2011. A crowd of people were turned away from the public meeting when the room met capacity, four fire marshals were on hand to control the ...

Bruton rejects claims about jobs agencyTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:54PMMINISTER FOR Jobs and Enterprise Richard Bruton has rejected claims that Enterprise Ireland could be “covering up its mistakes” with the additional €80 million Enterprise Stabilisation Fund it has received to support Irish-owned companies.

Mayor to ask P-Noy aid for Oliva’s retentionTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:52PMIn making a last-ditch effort to keep Ofelia Oliva as Cebu City treasurer, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he will elevate his petition to President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. “It is not just an ordinary issue but a matter of governance. If this is not clarified at the level of the Department of Finance, [...]

Math requirements for high school graduation could changeTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:48PMLee County high school students may have to take one math class per year if it passes in the Board of Education.