Category Archives: Local/Metro

The Difference Between “Unemployment Rate” and “Jobless Rate”

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Mike Bock

One web-site I like to check regularly is a site that references recent economic articles — Economist’s View. Today, I found this interesting article with an interesting theory on why the unemployment rate remains low and explaining the difference between … Continue reading →

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Did Sheriff Vore Delay His Retirement Announcement To Help Montgomery County Republican Party Insiders?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Mike Bock

Just read this morning’s Dayton Daily News that Dave Vore (pictured) has announced his retirement as Montgomery County Sheriff. According to the DDN , “Vore said that he and his wife, Teresa, have been talking for two months about his … Continue reading →

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The Empire Strikes Back: The Ohio Democratic Party Spends Big Bucks on Lieberman and Winburn

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Mike Bock

I received a professionally produced full color handbill in the mail yesterday praising Debbie Lieberman and urging me to “Re-elect Debbie Lieberman on March 4th.” In large print is the statement, “Endorsed by the Montgomery County Democratic Party.” On the … Continue reading →