The major provisions of the Credit CARD Act do not go into effect until February of 2010. Meanwhile, cardholders have been encountering some of the negative consequences resulting from the bill while waiting for the benefits. Even after the bill goes into effect in five months, the benefits for cardholders may be outweighed...
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, joined by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), said AT&T’s plans to lay off more workers will further devastate families and service in Connecticut. AT&T workers have been told by the company that there will be 2,500 layoffs nationwide,...
It takes a lot to make me want to fly from California to Connecticut, but this weekend long show in Westport does it. The second annual Blues, Views and BBQ fest features some big names and costs only $10. Wow. That’s a steal. Howlin’ Wolf courtesy InstantCast sideman and great music maker on his...
Customer complaints of billing irregularities by Connecticut Natural Gas continue despite CNG’s embarrassing episode last year when four of its meter readers made up readings for hundreds of customers. Two CNG customers complained recently about CNG billing, including one that appears to be a systemic problem. Joe Guenther of Manchester wrote me that he...
