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Charles Antonucci,the former president of New York's privately held Park Avenue Bank, was taken into custody and charged in a 10-count criminal complaint over $11.2 million in TARP funds. Antonucci is the first person arrested over fraudulent use of the programs funds.

Hiram Monserrate received a video endorsement from his victim girlfriend yesterday.

Michael Grimm has been endorsed by the Molinari Republican Club over Michael Allegretti. 

Today the ABC News Blotter Blog is highlighting the USPS efforts to combat drugs being mailed. The comments section though has some unique observations about the article.

Democrats are starting to shun being seen with the president in public. This may not be a good sign for the president's healthcare bill. Brett Baier reported last night there are currently 220 votes in opposition to the bill.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 March 2010 15:17 )
 

BREAKING NEWS: Congress to pass tax increases on "rich" to pay for Healthcare Reform

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Although it's early in the process, it seems that the Democratic led Congress is going to levy taxes against those who make more than $250K to pay for the nation's healthcare reform bill.  Early reports state that those making between $250K and $500K will pay a 1% federal surcharge, those making $500k to $1million to pay 1.5% and for those making more than $1million a shocking 5.4% surcharge.  These tax increases are on top of the already rapidly increasing rates of taxation at the federal level.

This will be the end of this legislation - as the Senate has no intention of passing such an increase in federal taxes against the average American entrepreneur, which are those who are in the income group being listed above.

The GOP needs to get back to the principles of small government and individual liberty to capitalize on the policy errors being made in D.C. by the Left...

 

The Daily Stampede - September 19, 2008

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The Roller Coaster on Wall Street continues.  Here is CNBC's wrap up.

NY Post

Teachers get bonus pay based on "merit"...

Battle in Coney Island heats up between developer and City Hall...

Sen. Biden says tax hikes are patriotic...and the Post's Opinion section calls him out on that point.

NY Sun

Short selling on Wall Street is banned...

Patterson gets a bump from his efforts on Wall Street crisis...

Palin's invitation to UN rally is recinded...

Larry Kudlow writes piece on short selling the Nation...

Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 September 2008 08:05 )
 

The Daily Stampede for Monday, September 15, 2008

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The Posts's Fred Dicker has an "exclusive" today on forthcoming poll results that show the race is actually tightening in New York State, largely attributed to New York women supporting Sarah Palin.  Says one 'prominent Democrat': "If it winds up being tight in New York, that means McCain wins the election nationally."  While the News' Elizabeth Benjamin reports that McCain is within 5 points in the Empire State.

State Senator Martin Connor has begun cleaning out his office after losing the Dem primary to 28-year old Daniel Squadron last week.

City Council term limit backers David Weprin and Bill de Blasio won't rule out running again if the ban is lifted.

Someone has confirmed that Vito is looking at a comeback.  Although Vito denies it.

Senate bill would uncover non-government earnings by electeds in response to the Semenario indictments.

Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 12:17 )
 

The Daily Stampede for Sunday, Sept 14, 2008

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The Post has an exclusive on yet another "power trip"by Charlie Rangel, this time in accepting luxury Caribbean trips paid for by lobbyists.  The Virginia-based National Legal and Policy Center is demanding an investigation.

The Seminerio investigation has expanded into the payment of millions of dollars to top MediSys executives.

The Post follows the 5 Beeps for a week to see just what they do for their $160,000 salarys.  Meanwhile the Daily News' Adam Lisberg says the Council is waiting to follow Hizzoner's lead on term limits which makes for great dinner time conversations amongst the Vallone family.

More after the break... 

Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 12:18 )
 

The Daily Stampede for Saturday, Sept 13, 2008

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What we're listening to in NYC today...

Harlem's crankiest Congressman decides against divorcing his wife. Charlie Rangel yelled at a Post caller who wanted more info. He also denies any marital strife to The Daily News.

Former govs Cuomo, Pataki and...Spitzer (in his first public action since, well, you know what) throw their support behind the dying Sun.

Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 12:18 )
 

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