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Entries from April 29th, 2008

Superferry disclosed less than 6% of 2007 lobbying costs

April 29th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Ethics, General, Politics

Hawaii Superferry, Inc. spent more than 17 times the amount previously disclosed while lobbying for special legislation during 2007, according to amended disclosure forms filed today with the State Ethics Commission. The company now reports having spent a total of $379,431.52 during calendar year 2007. It had previously filed reports claiming total expenditures of just [...]

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Tuesday…Aloha, cargo, Superferry musings, comic comment, and more morning dogs

April 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Dogs, General, Media

The unexpected demise of Aloha’s cargo business is providing a crash course in the dangers of total dependence on imported goods. I’ll be watching the neighbor island papers for a better sense of the impact. Maybe this will kick start those sustainability plans. Is it time for the National Guard to begin an airlift of [...]

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