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Credit For Small Businesses Available

February 21, 2010 Contributor

The good news is that the financial climate has begun to change and though credit is not as easy to obtain as it was two years ago, there are many state and federally funded programs available to help businesses stay afloat, retain employees and allow businesses to expand.

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Need for Cuts, Reform Make Shared Services, Ethics Bills Timely

February 14, 2010 Contributor

By State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine Concerned citizens and interest groups from across the state have been making phone calls, writing letters, and traveling to the Capitol to decry proposed cuts for the 2010-11 budget. […]

State Home Owner Programs Assist Market

February 14, 2010 Contributor

There are a number of programs available to qualifying buyers through the state program. Here are a few that folks who are thinking about buying a home should consider before signing a purchase offer:

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Corruption

February 10, 2010 Contributor

To the Editor: In the early 1970Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s a Senior State Police Investigator told me that Ã¢â‚¬Å“With the exception of Albany, Oswego is the most politically corrupt city in the State of New York.Ã¢â‚¬Â Yes, even […]

GovernorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Budget A Starting Point; Job Creation, Retention Top Priority

January 26, 2010 Contributor

Last Tuesday, the Governor released his proposed executive budget. This budget is a starting point which includes a number of proposals I think take us in the right direction, but still, there are others that concern me. Now is not the time to increase spending, as has been proposed. We need to rein in our spending to match revenues, while keeping an eye on job retention and job growth.

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The New Year Brings An Opportunity to Recognize Our Firefighters

January 26, 2010 Contributor

As we begin this new year, I would like to take a moment to recognize the firefighters across the county and the chiefs and officers who lead them. In addition to the municipal paid and industry companies, Oswego County has approximately 30 volunteer fire departments that are manned by more than 1,000 volunteer firefighters.

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Website Appreciation

January 21, 2010 Contributor

Your website evolution , and scope of information means I have easy access to timely Fulton events and images. A round of applause to your staff!! –Pat Guarrera, Arizona

Change in Federal Policy Integral to New Nuclear Facility

January 18, 2010 Contributor

Unfortunately, it recently became clear that the federal government will not guarantee the loans needed to site the new facility. In short, this means that the current federal administration is not in strong support of nuclear energy.

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Ethics, Elections Reform a Start; Budget Moves to Front Burner

January 18, 2010 Contributor

Everyone certainly recognizes the problems that exist and the need for tough ethics and election laws to address these issues and restore the peopleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s faith in our government. These changes will tighten up the laws that govern the relationships between lobbyists and elected officials as Ã¢â‚¬Å“consultants,Ã¢â‚¬Â while also providing a long overdue means of enforcing violations in election law.

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Fulton School District Invites Taxpayers Into Budget Process

January 17, 2010 Contributor

The school district has begun the process of developing the school district budget for the 2010-11 school year, and in keeping with our practice next yearÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s budget will be created through a budget committee process.

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