Sunday, March 7, 2010

Garrett Johnson: The Biggest Financial Bailout of Them All

[in December 2009 the government] lifted all caps in emergency bailout money to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That means the taxpayer was on the hook for all losses at these two mortgage giants no matter how large the losses

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Garrett Johnson: The Biggest Financial Bailout of Them All

Kane County considering board ethics ordinance :: Beacon News :: Local News

 

Kane County Board members would be forbidden from being employed by the county for one year after leaving office or serving on paid commissions while in office, under a proposed ethics ordinance.

The measure also would place limits on campaign contributions of $1,000 per year from contractors, unions, lobbyists, vendors or their affiliated political action committees that have sought contracts with the county.

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Boone County’s final multiplier for tax purposes announced

 

The final assessment equalization factor was issued after a public hearing on the tentative factor. The tentative factor issued in November 2009 was 1.0000….

Click on the following for more details:  The Belvidere Daily Republican. - County’s final multiplier for tax purposes announced