Category: Op-Ed

Why “Blood Money” Should Be Handled Carefully

Why “Blood Money” Should Be Handled Carefully

| August 23, 2012 | 0 Comments

Kathy Trant attracted worldwide attention a few years ago by quickly spending the $4.7 million she received for the death of her husband, who was killed in the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack.

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Transparency ends the complacency party

Transparency ends the complacency party

| June 29, 2011 | 0 Comments

From the Mayor’s Office to the Metro Council to every department head with the authority to spend taxpayer dollars, no one dares purchase so much as a soft drink with public money without carefully considering its impact.

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