Friday, May 14, 2010

We are not Greece says Krugman

In his latest column.

I doubt it. It is already starting in m hometown as taxpayers run from political promises made to union workers.

Hundreds of city workers came out to protest potential layoffs in Downtown Fresno. They started at the historic Water Tower and ended at City Hall.

Mayor Ashley Swearengin is planning to privatize some city services to help cut a $30.6 million shortfall.

If approved, the city could earn $3 million a year in franchise fees. But city workers say the service will go down and prices will go up.

No decision has been made yet as city council members go through budget workshops before making a decision.

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