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Newspaper Roundup for Jan. 7, 2009
CNSNews.com Headlines — ... National CNSNews.com Newspaper Roundup for Jan. 7, 2009 Wednesday, January 07, 2009 By Susan Jones, Senior Editor Politico.com: 'Senator' Biden's upcoming trip to South Asia raises concerns Politico: Talking Joe: Biden disclosed information aides kept secret for security reasons Los Angeles Times: California may delay tax refunds amid budget impasse Houston Chronicle: Gunmen attack Monterrey TV station during nightly newscast Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Public Schools' cappuccino bill: $67,000 Washington Times: Market indicators inch ...

Cappuccino costs Chicago schools $67,000
Joanne Jacobs — Chicago Public Schools bureaucrats spent $67,000 to buy 30 cappuccino/espresso machines that schools never requested or used, according to a report by the CPS Office of Inspector General. Three machines are in use, though not in culinary arts programs; one has vanished.  The rest never came out of the boxes. . . . central office administrators split the order among 21 vocational schools to avoid competitive bidding required for purchases over $10,000. As a result CPS paid about $12,000 too much, according to Inspector General James Sullivan. “We were able to find the same ...

Shots from the Show 1/8
Tammy Bruce — **This post will be updated throughout the show** U.S. scientists learn how to levitate tiny objects Border chief wins bonus despite criticism PETA's latest idiotic demand - fish are 'sea kittens' Detroit School Lacks Toilet Paper, Light Bulbs Chicago Public Schools' cappuccino bill: $67,000 Bushisms over the years A familiar McCain back on old stomping ground

Our new Secretary of Education knows how to save money
doubleplusundead — ... , demonstrated an amazing ability to cut through red tape and get things done by spending $67,000 for 30 cappucino/espresso machines . To bypass competitive bidding rules, the district bought them using purchase orders from 21 different vo-tech schools, bringing the cost of each order below $10,000. It is estimated that the district paid $12,000 over what would have been paid with a bulk discount. Unfortunately, many of the machines are going to waste. Why? "We also look at it as a waste of money because the schools didn't even know they were getting the equipment, schools ...