Thursday, October 24 2013
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Privatizing Pension System Could Mean Big Cut in Services, Opponents Say
As a citizen of Cincinnati, would you prefer to cut municipal services by 41% or raise taxes and sell assets to offset the implications of dismantling the cities pension system? According to a political opponent of the upcoming pension charter amendment, those are your options. Look for the controversial issue on your ballot this fall.
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Qualls Interest in StreetCar Not a Conflict, According to Ethics Commission
Speaking of political controversies, the mud-slinging in the mayoral race continues by the day. The latest involves former Councilman candidate John Cranley alleging that his opponent, Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls’ position on the streetcar presents a conflict of interest, since her work as real-estate agent would indirectly benefit from the highly contentious project. Not so, says City Solicitor John Curp and Ohio Ethics Commission Executive Director Paul Nick– Cranley’s attack doesn’t hold water.
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Dear Cincinnati, You're the Best
Owner and operator of Boca Restaurant Group, Chef David Falk has written a love letter to his hometown and its making the rounds on social media and news outlets this week. His poignant tribute to Queen City, both inspiring and well-written, was posted to Huffington Post yesterday morning– definitely worth a read.
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Omnicare Settles for $120 Million
Omnicare, a residential pharmacy services provider based in Cincinnati has agreed to settle over allegations that the company was giving improper discounts on prescriptions to nursing homes. The settlement will amount to $120 million and could possibly net 30% of the payout to the whistleblower who originally brought the case to authorities.
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Woman Attacked Downtown, Stands Her Ground
WCPO is reporting that a woman was attacked yesterday morning on her way to work, in downtown Cincinnati. Approximately 7:30am, two assailants attempted to relieve her of her purse but she was having none of it. A nearby video camera captured the incident, which shows the resilient woman resisting her attackers, after which she notified authorities and then strolled into the office and started her day.
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