143-year-old law has Washington treading gingerly during shutdown
Administration officials now live in fear of a 19th-century law that could get them fired, penalized or even imprisoned if they make the wrong choices while the government is shut down. The law is the Antideficiency Act, passed by Congress in 1870 (and amended several times), which prohibits the government from incurring any monetary obligation for which Congress has not appropriated funds. Read more here http://www.nbcnews.com/business/143-year-old-law-has-lawmakers-treading-gingerly-during-shutdown-8C11319714
Sunday breakfast at Chef’s Table!
Breakfast Buffet Sunday mornings 8am to noon! Chef's Table--1561 Post Road, Fairfield.
Vacant Houses Get a Facelift
#Bridgeport, CT – Oct 5, 2013 – As part of a larger effort to address quality-of-life issues, the City has launched a decorative board-up program for vacant houses. “Our goal, first and foremost, is to see these homes purchased, renovated and to see families move in as part of the fabric of Bridgeport,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “But this program, I believe, is an important interim step.” Similar programs have been popular in the Midwest as a way to spruce up the appearance of vacant buildings and the concept recently has gained traction nationwide. The City of Bridgeport, partnering with artists from Bridgeport-based Magnacon7, installed decorative board-ups on two homes on Central Avenue in recent weeks. The idea is simple.…
New from our friend Nima!
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Street Robbery
12:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was just robbed outside his home on Sedgewick Street, taken was his phone. No weapon displayed.
Shocking!
10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS check out a 12 year old who was shocked by a light bulb in 500 block of Carroll Avenue. Glad to report he is ok.
Monroe Fire Open House
Open House for the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department will be Sunday October 6th from 12pm noon until 3pm. This is a really fun event for kids of all ages including the husbands!
Not just great pizza at Fire Engine Pizza!
There is something for everyone, great pizza is just the beginning. Try the clams casino, cobb salad, beef tips or the lemon chicken shown here! Fire Engine Pizza Company at 2914 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport (203) 333 3473