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BOSTON -- Kerry Healey's campaign is criticizing Deval Patrick for hiring a firm that lobbies for the Big Dig's project manager to host a fundraiser. The firm, O'Neill and Associates, also hosted a fundraiser for Healey in February. The Patrick fundraiser on Oct. 3 raised about $20,000. O'Neill and Associates was founded by former Lt. Gov. Tom O'Neill, son of the late House Speaker Tip O'Neill. The firm's clients include Big Dig project manager Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff. A Bechtel spokesman said at the request of the candidate, no one from the company was invited to Patrick's fundraiser. Nonetheless, Healey's campaign manager said it's an example of Patrick claiming to be an outsider, but "following the insider playbook to a tee." .
If Homebuilders & the Homebuilding Industry thought they had it bad with a real estate bubble going pop; a two year investigation by Americas Watchdog & its Corporate Whistleblower Center just made matters much worse for this vital sector of the US economy. The investigation revealed massive federal & state tax fraud on the part of national, regional & local homebuilders hiring undocumented workers who then get classified as 1099 "subcontractors". The investigation also begs the question if the workers do not read or write English, how do they build a home or abide by local or State building codes? Millions of US "new home" purchasers should now be asking this question. (PRWEB) October 19, 2006 -- Americas Watchdog is an advocacy group focused on corporate responsibility & fair play.
The 2006 Taipei International Electronics Autumn Show (Taitronics Autumn 2006), Asia's largest of its kind, was held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1, 2, and 3 from October 9-13.
This year's Taitronics saw over 1,100 exhibitors who showcased new and innovative products in over 2,600 booths, according to the organizers Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA).
Practically everything electronic under the sun was shown this year, including meters and instruments; electronic manufacturing equipment; electronic components and equipment; wires and cables; inspection equipment; computers and peripherals; security systems and products; wireless and networking products; components and equipment; telecom and satellite reception products; stage technology and illumination devices; consumer electronics; audio and video; auto electronics; and products by foreign exhibitors.
Questions were raised lately concerning registering and towing park model campers on the road. The concerns were in regards to the need of an over width permit if wider than 8.5 feet and whether they are taxed as a camper or a mobile home. First we will explain the legal definitions of a "park trailer" and a "travel trailer" to help understand the difference. According to statute 168.01 sb 8 (b) a park trailer is a trailer that: (1) exceeds 8.5 feet in width in travel mode but is no larger than 400 square feet when the collapsible components are fully extended or at maximum horizontal width; and (2) is used as temporary living quarters. Park trailer does not include a manufactured home. Clause (c) states a travel trailer means a trailer, mounted on wheels, that: (1) is designed to provide temporary living quarters during recreation, camping, or travel; (2) does not require a special highway movement permit based on its size or weight when towed by a motor vehicle; and (3) complies with sections 169.80 sb 2 [width], and 169.81 sb 2 [length].
Contractor General Greg Christie has launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the awarding of a contract to the international trading firm Trafigura Baheer.
Plans for the investigation were outlined by the Office of Contractor General in a letter to Industry, Technology and Energy Minister, Phillip Paulwell.The letter, dated Monday, outlines several documents and information which the Contractor General wants the Ministry to provide within two weeks.Among the information demanded by the Contractor General are details on the public body which awarded the contract and all the persons who signed the contract.Mr. Christie also wants to know who negotiated the contract, when was it signed and when it was renewed.He is also questioning if the contract received prior endorsement from the National Contracts Committee and or the Cabinet and if Trafigura has a contract with any other Government entity or public official.The Contractor General has promised to submit his findings to Parliament.
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