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Entries from March 2009

More Illegal Alcohol-Fueled Messes in Frankfort

March 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Earlier today we rehashed Kelly Flood’s illegal alcohol-fueled party in Frankfort and we named names. Kelly Flood, of course, Larry Clark, Bob Damron, John Will Stacy, Rocky Adkins, Greg Stumbo, Jeff Greer, Martha Jane King, Rick Rand, Tonya Pullin, Rick Nelson, Leslie Combs and Derrick Graham all took part in a capitol party– in Clark’s [...]

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Tags: Corruption · Hypocrisy · Investigation · Wasted Money

Hey Old People: Best Way to Follow Us

March 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Here at The ‘Ville Voice/Page One HQ, we’re grateful that so many of you spend at least a part of your day reading what we have to say about whatever. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to build an amazing audience, one that continues to grow. Lately, when we’ve been out talking about the site [...]

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Tags: FEAR! · Humor · Investigation · Journalism · Kentucky Business · Mainstream

House Just Voted – Sine Die

March 26th, 2009 · 4 Comments

The State House just voted to adjourn sine die. The State Senate is remaining open to consider confirmations. UPDATE: We hear from Republicans that Larry Clark stood up during the leadership meeting with the Governor (after he said over and over how badly we needed the two bills he was pushing) and said: “What about [...]

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Tags: David L. Williams · Greg Stumbo

We Smell Desperation in the U.S. Senate Race

March 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments

And it’s coming from the only announced candidate (other than Darlene or whatever). From Roll Call today: A source close to Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway said this week that the Democrat will run for Senate in 2010 and that he is expected to announce his candidacy as soon as early April. -SNIP- With Conway [...]

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Tags: Campaign Finance · Dan Mongiardo · Jack Conway · Mainstream · Senate

Update on Today’s State Senate Shenanigans

March 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Dan Kelly just presented today’s agenda on the floor of the State Senate. He wants to vote on the consent orders at 1:00 P.M., recess for the signings on Senate Bills 1 and 4, then reconvene at 3:00 P.M. to consider another set of “consent orders having to do with confirmation of any other bills [...]

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Tags: Senate · Spotted

Now: White House Hosting Online Town Hall

March 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The White House is hosting a live town hall on the internets. Right now. CLICK TO WATCH/TAKE PART All right for getting American connected. Let us know of any highlights.

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Tags: Barack Obama · Giving Back · Mainstream

$25.3 Million More for Local Energy Improvements

March 26th, 2009 · No Comments

The Obama Administration just announced an additional $25,382,500 for local energy efficiency improvements in Kentucky. The funds will come in the form of block grants to support jobs, cut energy bills and increase energy independence. This is in addition to the $123.4 million in funding announced on March 12th. “These investments will save taxpayer dollars [...]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Eastern Kentucky · Economy · Environment · Giving Back · Jobs · Kentucky Business

More on Kelly Flood’s Illegal Frankfort Party

March 26th, 2009 · 8 Comments

Just last week we told you Kelly Flood (who is still trying to ride Kathy Stein’s coattails, ref: Kentucky Tonight on Monday) held an illegal alcohol-fueled soiree in Frankfort– during the legislative session. A total waste of our tax dollars. Now we’ve got a list of some folks who took part in the shindig: Larry [...]

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Tags: Corruption · Flashback · Greg Stumbo · Investigation · Law Enforcement

President Barack Obama’s Latest Video Address

March 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Obama says the White House is open for questions:

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Tags: Barack Obama

It’s Thursday Morning. Frankfort Is Abuzz.

March 26th, 2009 · 11 Comments

The court finally heard Robert Felner’s interview. The bits where he alleges he was held against his will by federal investigators. The recordings prove Felner never asked for an attorney. Felner even acknowledged that he knew he wasn’t under arrest. Moral of the story: these federal investigators are amazing and we can’t wait to thank [...]

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Tags: Congress · Corruption · Dan Mongiardo · Eastern Kentucky · Education · Environment · FEAR! · Hal Rogers · Investigation · John Yarmuth · KY-4 · Robert Felner · Steve Beshear · UofL · Wasted Money