Monthly Archives: October 2009

Ct AG Sues Imprisoned Trash-Hauling Magnate Galante

October 27, 2009
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Ct AG Sues Imprisoned Trash-Hauling Magnate Galante

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today sued imprisoned trash-hauling magnate James E. Galante in an effort to recover millions of dollars for customers harmed by artificially inflated trash hauling contracts and bid rigging. Galante is currently serving an 87-month prison sentence at a federal correctional facility in Pennsylvania for bid rigging, conspiracy to commit wire fraud...

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Save Money On Electricity: Use Alternative Suppliers

October 26, 2009
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Save Money On Electricity: Use Alternative Suppliers

Jim Barile of Windsor Locks, Ct and others have recently asked me if they are taking a chance by getting their electricity from someone other than Northeast Utilities (CL&P) or United Illuminating. The answer is NO. Go to the web site www.wattsnewct.com/newsuppliers.html and you will see all the other suppliers serving Connecticut. Check...

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Firewood Buying Made Simple: Ct Consumer Protection Tips

October 26, 2009
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Firewood Buying Made Simple: Ct Consumer Protection Tips

  HARTFORD, October 26–  With colder weather ahead, high fuel prices and the popularity of energy-saving stoves and fireplace inserts, demand for firewood is high.  The Department of Consumer Protection is offering some simple tips for getting a fair load of quality firewood without getting burned. • Before you buy firewood or bring it home...

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Lessons From Dying: Part II

October 26, 2009
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Lessons From Dying: Part II

The Healthcare Consumer Helpful things I learned recently about dying Part 2 on Larry’s mother passing away Next- what you can do when a terminally ill family member wants to hasten the end of their life. Last week I introduced my mom and talked about the first of her last months as our family...

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