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Knickerbocker, Bloomberg, Quinn and Term Limits
A reader in the comments section tried connecting a few dots between Michael Bloomberg’s former consultants at Knickerbocker SKD and the role some key players in the term-limits debate are playing, including Christine Quinn and the powerful union 1199 SEIU.It's speculative stuff, but her ... more »
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A reader in the comments section tried connecting a few dots between Michael Bloomberg’s former consultants at Knickerbocker SKD and the role some key players in the term-limits debate are playing, including Christine Quinn and the powerful union 1199 SEIU.It's speculative stuff, but her ... more »
The New York Observer – 20 hours, 9 minutes ago – comment?
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NYC term limits to be the topic in churches
Associated Press - October 10, 2008 2:15 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Opponents of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to have the City Council change New York's term-limit law so he can run again are...
WCAX-TV – 20 hours, 46 minutes ago – comment?
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Associated Press - October 10, 2008 2:15 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Opponents of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to have the City Council change New York's term-limit law so he can run again are...
WCAX-TV – 20 hours, 46 minutes ago – comment?
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Bloomberg on Charter Review Commission: 'You Can't Get Everything Done'
Asked about issues surrounding his bid to change the term-limits law, Michael Bloomberg offered few specifics.At a Governor's Island press conference about the park project, a reporter asked the mayor why the Charter Revision Commission--which could have put the issue of term limits on the ball ... more »
The New York Observer – 21 hours, 5 minutes ago – comment?
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Asked about issues surrounding his bid to change the term-limits law, Michael Bloomberg offered few specifics.At a Governor's Island press conference about the park project, a reporter asked the mayor why the Charter Revision Commission--which could have put the issue of term limits on the ball ... more »
The New York Observer – 21 hours, 5 minutes ago – comment?
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Bloomberg on Good and Bad Competition
Two remarks stood out from Michael Bloomberg’s weekly interview with radio host John Gambling this morning. One explains why critics are opposing his run for a third term, and the other explains why he didn’t run for president. They both boil down to competition and fear of losing -- e ... more »
The New York Observer – Oct 10, 2008 2:43 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Two remarks stood out from Michael Bloomberg’s weekly interview with radio host John Gambling this morning. One explains why critics are opposing his run for a third term, and the other explains why he didn’t run for president. They both boil down to competition and fear of losing -- e ... more »
The New York Observer – Oct 10, 2008 2:43 PM [GMT] – comment?
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N.Y. mayor awaits ruling to allow 3rd termNEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, awaiting approval to seek a third term, is busily planning an aggressive $80 million campaign, associates say.
United Press International – Oct 10, 2008 12:08 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Bloomberg Accused Of Power AbuseOpponents of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's campaign to change the city's term-limits law so he can run again filed a complaint Thursday alleging he abused his power when he made a deal to win over a potential foe.
wnbc.com – Oct 10, 2008 10:31 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Bloomberg Third-Term Rumors Were Met With Disbelief
One of the reasons that Michael Bloomberg’s recent public efforts to change the term-limits law has been fairly successful is that it's been in the works for a long time. But despite rampant speculation in recent months, it appears that opposition emerged with force only this week becaus ... more »
The New York Observer – Oct 9, 2008 3:31 PM [GMT] – comment?
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One of the reasons that Michael Bloomberg’s recent public efforts to change the term-limits law has been fairly successful is that it's been in the works for a long time. But despite rampant speculation in recent months, it appears that opposition emerged with force only this week becaus ... more »
The New York Observer – Oct 9, 2008 3:31 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Reversal by term-limit advocate Lauder boosts Bloomberg
Billionaire cosmetics heir Ron Lauder, who largely bankrolled the 1993 voter referendum that created term limits for New York City elected officials, is reversing his stance to support a third mayoral bid by Michael Bloomberg, according to a statement released yesterday.
Newsday.com – Oct 9, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Billionaire cosmetics heir Ron Lauder, who largely bankrolled the 1993 voter referendum that created term limits for New York City elected officials, is reversing his stance to support a third mayoral bid by Michael Bloomberg, according to a statement released yesterday.
Newsday.com – Oct 9, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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NYC Buildings Department gets new chief
Mayor Michael Bloomberg named mechanical engineer Robert LiMandri as the new head of the city's Department of Buildings yesterday, a day after indictments were handed up charging a New York City inspector with accepting bribes from an executive and an employee of a Long Island crane company.
Newsday.com – Oct 9, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg named mechanical engineer Robert LiMandri as the new head of the city's Department of Buildings yesterday, a day after indictments were handed up charging a New York City inspector with accepting bribes from an executive and an employee of a Long Island crane company.
Newsday.com – Oct 9, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Term Limit Guru Lauder, Bloomberg Reach Deal
Mayor Michael Bloomberg worked out a deal Wednesday with a fellow billionaire who had threatened to stand in the way of his campaign to change the city's term-limits law, clearing one potential obstacle as others began forming. Bloomberg met for more than an hour at Gracie Mansion with cosmetic ... more »
wcbstv.com – Oct 9, 2008 01:01 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg worked out a deal Wednesday with a fellow billionaire who had threatened to stand in the way of his campaign to change the city's term-limits law, clearing one potential obstacle as others began forming. Bloomberg met for more than an hour at Gracie Mansion with cosmetic ... more »
wcbstv.com – Oct 9, 2008 01:01 AM [GMT] – comment?
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