Blog Contract - Contracts News

Contracts News

Former official going to prison Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:54AMAnthony Saccomanno, the former director of the Cherry Hill Department of Code Enforcement and Inspections, was sentenced Tuesday to 22 months in prison for corruption.
Cuba once persecuted homosexuals, transsexuals, now quietly pays for sex-change operations Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:54AMHAVANA (AP) — Looking in the mirror used to make Yiliam Gonzalez sick to her stomach.
City wants to sell utilities for $1.9B Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:54AMLeaders say Citizens Energy Group deal for water, sewers would lower rate hikes, bring cash to fix roads
Somalia Food Aid Bypasses Needy, U.N. Study Finds Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:53AMJEFFREY GETTLEMAN and NEIL MacFARQUHAR As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted to a web of corrupt contractors, Islamist militants and local U.N. staff, according to a report.
Cathay Pacific Rises on Better-Than-Estimated Profit (Update1) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:53AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. , Hong Kong’s biggest carrier, rose the most in about three months after posting a better-than-estimated profit on capacity cuts and the sale of a stake in a maintenance venture.
Unions won't reopen talks in Moorestown Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:53AMTownship officials expressed frustration that several unions representing Moorestown government workers have not agreed to reopen contract negotiations.
London mid-morning: Footsie seeking direction Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:49AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie continues to sit around the 5,600 point mark, with little in the way of company news to lift stocks. However, FTSE 250-listed derivatives broker Tullett Prebon is the stand-out after it confirmed preliminary discussions with a third party which may or may not lead to an offer.
E.ON to Give Post-2010 Earnings Outlook Mid-Year, Bernotat Says Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:48AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- E.ON AG , Germany’s largest utility, will give an earnings outlook for 2011 onwards at the middle of this year as economic progress remains “difficult” to gauge.
DuPage water panel eyes plugging leaks Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMMissing money, increasing water rates and taking on new debt isn't exactly a picture state Sen. Dan Cronin, R-Elmhurst, wants to see painted of the DuPage Water Commission.
New Breckenridge superintendent to receive $117,000 salary Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMThe new school superintendent in Breckenridge, Minn., will command one of the more generous salaries among area Minnesota districts. It’s a distinction that reflects additional duties he’s taking on and a competitive school administrator job market, district leaders say.
Oceanside cuts 117 teaching jobs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMFeelings of frustration, anger and resignation hung heavy over the Oceanside school board meeting Tuesday as trustees eliminated 117 teaching positions.
Cerro Gordo allocates money to fair board — with conditions Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMMASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County supervisors Tuesday allocated $30,000 to the North Iowa Fair Board for next year, but put some conditions on it.
Bryan delays decision over hangar Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMThe Bryan City Council agreed in a 5-to-2 vote Tuesday to postpone a decision on revisions to a hangar lease at Coulter Airfield. Three people asked the council to delay the vote on the leasing contract for the airport's T-Hangar so that the city can ...
Barron brings chats to Geraldine, Fyffe Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMState Sen. Lowell Barron will continue his series of community chats on Friday with visits to Geraldine and Fyffe. Barron will be in Geraldine at 5:30 p.m. at the Geraldine Volunteer Fire Department and in Fyffe at 7 p.m. at the Fyffe Senior Center.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK: State aid cuts may mean layoffs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMA reduction in state aid and a loss of revenue due to a decrease in tax ratables have local school district officials preparing for widespread layoffs and a reduction in programs and extracurricular activities.
Least-tested candidate may have most to say Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMWhile he is the least experienced in state government among the major candidates for the Republican nomination for governor, former Ambassador Thomas Foley may have just become the most relevant.
Clark County firefighters profit from sick leave policy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:13AMClark County’s firefighters call in sick almost twice as often as rank-and-file county employees and at about four times the rate of management. Those numbers have one commissioner claiming firefighters are gaming the system to accrue more overtime.
Developers quietly adding tax at some Missouri stores Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:10AMJefferson City -- Every day, consumers who shop at hundreds of stores across Missouri pay pennies -- or dollars -- more on each purchase they make, because some stores impose an extra sales tax on which voters don't get a say.
STIMULUS WATCH: Less Stimulus for Minority Firms Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:10AMSTIMULUS WATCH: Complaints from black, Latino businesses rise as they get fewer stimulus bucks United States - Television - Business - Shopping - Counties
Commissioner Sisolak likes maverick image Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:09AMAfter a little more than a year in office, Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak has become a spirited voice on the county board and possibly its most vigilant member.
TTC paid exec's friend $50,000 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:07AMA senior Toronto Transit Commission official helped his long-time female friend – an amateur photographer – get a plum contract taking photos of public meetings and proposed building sites.
Malema got four deals in one month Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:07AMANC Youth League president Julius Malemas company, SGL Engineering Projects, was handed at least four multimillion-rand contracts in just one month.
Hey Brian! Brian Windhorst answers your Cleveland Cavaliers questions Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:07AMBrian Windhorst takes your questions on Zydrunas Ilgauskas' return, Glen Davis and Shaq's thumb and more.
Medders earns unusual job security Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:30PMMedders earns unusual job security
NFL uncapped year: one reason spending may stay tame Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:21PMThe threat of a strike after the coming NFL season could keep teams from spending recklessly.
Cheney's deceit vs. Dean Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:19PMTalk about the pot calling the kettle scorched.Â When Vice President Dick Cheney said that Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean was â€œover the topâ€? in his recent remarks about Republicans, is it possible the vice-president had forgotten his unprecedented bout of swearing at Sen. Patrick Leahy on the Senate floor?
Financial reform bill likely to lose measure to protect Main Street investors Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:18PMWhen financial reform legislation finally lands on the Senate floor, a provision that advocates call the single most important item for Main Street investors will probably have been banished from the ponderous bill.
Two of three union groups respond to SWCS audit Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:16PMOfficials representing the nonteaching employees union at South-Western City Schools said the district's performance audit released last month is unfair to their members.
Saints agree to terms with Leckey, Prioleau Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:09PMPublished: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 5:55 p.m. METAIRIE — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to one-year free-agent contracts with offensive lineman Nick Leckey and safety Pierson Prioleau.
With another new Tampa Bay pro franchise owner on board, we rank the top 10 all-time area owners from best to worst. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMJeff Vinik, here are the standards for being our best, and worst, owner.
Stop & Shop and union reach tentative offer Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:05PMBoth sides Saturday confirmed they reached tentative contract agreements. The union says it will present a contract offer to workers on Sunday.
House Approves Lawrence Loan Bill Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:06PMThe Massachusetts House has approved a bill that would let the cash-strapped city of Lawrence obtain a loan of up to $35 million to balance its budget.
Wednesday's sports transactions Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:04PMA glance at personnel movement in the world of sports Wednesday.
RI school leader calls for talks, not mass firing Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:04PMA district superintendent who fired all the teachers from one of the state's most troubled schools said Wednesday she's willing to negotiate with its teachers' union after it publicly pledged to
Panthers Give Tenders to Davis, Moore, Marshall Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:00PMMoore will collect $3.043 million if they don't get long-term contracts.
Gazprom Offers Buyers ‘Incentive’ to Exceed Minimum Volumes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:57PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- OAO Gazprom ’s introduction of spot gas pricing in some of its European contracts is a temporary “incentive” for buyers to take more of the fuel, according to the head of price formation at the company’s export unit.
Scor Profit More Than Doubles on Investment Income (Update1) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:42AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Scor SE , France’s largest reinsurer, said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled, helped by higher investment income. Net income rose to 92 million euros ($125 million) from 35 million euros a year earlier, the Paris-based company said in a statement today.
Knights add to roster Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:41AMWith the new International Basketball League season just a month away, the Battle Creek Knights are starting to piece together a roster for 2010.
Street section closing Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:40AMA piece of Jackson Street in downtown Battle Creek will close soon to make way for a pedestrian walkway.
Scarnati discusses state budget, economic picture during swing through region Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:40AM(Editor’s note: This is Part I of a two-part series on Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Joe Scarnati’s stop in the Bradford area. He sat down with The Era to discuss various topics ranging from the county’s second judge position, state budget and the regional economic picture.
Malaysian opposition hit by spate of defections Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:35AMKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition is putting a brave face on a spate of defections and in-fighting that has hit just as its leader Anwar Ibrahim fights sodomy charges that could end his career.
Tankard updates constituents at meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:35AMNASSAWADOX --Regional wastewater, boundary adjustments, schools, delinquent taxes, transportation and the future of the area hospital were all timely topics covered by Northampton County Supervisor Richard Tankard at a District 6 constituents' meeting last week.
MPs tell Eskom to halt cheap rates Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:34AMParliamentarians have turned the pressure on Eskom to scrap favourable electricity supply contracts with some industrial clients, according to a news report.
No cheap power for firms Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:34AMEskom is under pressure to scrap favourable electricity supply contracts with big industrial clients.
Chino Valley school district expected to send out layoff notices Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:31AMCHINO - The Chino Valley Unified school board on Thursday is expected to approve the release of about 87 preliminary layoff notices.
Daniel Borenstein: Fire board right to open its legal memo Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:11PMIN THE fallout over the sweetheart retirement deal they gave former Chief Peter Nowicki, directors of the Moraga Orinda Fire District last year commissioned a legal analysis to better understand what they could do to control pension costs in the future.
Airport security agency forbids opposite-sex screening Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:10PMsecurity agency has ordered officers to stop the routine screening of travellers of the opposite sex.
County eyes major deficit Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:10PMIn what was almost a 15 minute long run-on sentence interrupted only by his own cell phone, Plymouth County Commission Chairman Anthony O’Brien looked into his budgetary crystal ball Wednesday night and optimistically proclaimed that the future of Plymouth County government was – uncertain.
David Paterson: Harlem’s Great Black And Proud Hope Felled And Racists Take New York Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:07PMHe blew it. Big Time. He has single-handedly dealt a terrible, crushing, blow to Black American political aspirations and that has to be a subject for mourning in New York. It should be mourned everywhere.
Buffett says CEOs should pay for big gambles Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:06PMBillionaire Warren Buffett, in his annual letter to shareholders, sternly urged companies to develop harsh penalties for executives who get into trouble with risky investments.