The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

GOPDD: The ‘SECRET’ Email John Kerry Sent To Hillary From His iPad Was Also From A Non-Official Account

By Jen - Feb 2, 2016

DailyCaller As a Senator in 2011, Sec. of State John Kerry sent an email containing information that the State Department now says is classified as “Secret” from a non-government account to Hillary Clinton, agency spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday.

The tranche of Hillary Clinton records released on Friday contains the sensitive May 11, 2011 email, which is heavily redacted because it contains foreign government information. In the email, which Kerry sent from his iPad and was first reported on Friday, the former chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussed negotiations between India and Pakistan. (RELATED: State Dept. Records Show John Kerry Sent Hillary A ‘SECRET’ Email From His iPad)

GOPDD: Ben Carson Accuses Cruz Camp of FOUL PLAY : Told Voters Carson Was Dropping Out : WITH PROOF!

By Clyde - Feb 2, 2016

By Jim Hoft

Dr. Ben Carson accused the Cruz camp of foul play in the Iowa Caucuses on Monday.
Carson said the Cruz camp told voters Carson was dropping out and to support Ted Cruz.
Carson was right to be outraged…
The Cruz camp sent this out at 7:01 PM.

Fortune reported:
The Carson camp claimed Cruz’s team spread false rumors at caucus sites that Carson had dropped out.
Ben Carson was incensed as the results of Monday night’s Iowa caucuses rolled in, accusing the winner of spreading falsehoods about him at caucus sites.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2016/02/02/ben-carson-accuses-cruz-camp-of-foul-play-told-voters-carson-was-dropping-out-with-proof/

GOPDD: GOP Investigation: Treasury Misled Congress, Public About The Debt Limit

By Jen - Feb 3, 2016

The Hill The Obama administration considered prioritizing debt payments if the nation hit its borrowing cap, despite public assurances from the Treasury Department that such a plan would be unworkable, according to a congressional probe.

The Republican leadership of the House Financial Services Committee charged Monday that Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and other department officials misled the public when it came to the risks of the debt ceiling.

GOPDD: See how many federal employees would consider quitting if Trump becomes president!

By Clyde - Feb 3, 2016

If you want to make America great again, culling a quarter of the federal work force ain’t the worst place to start. To sweeten the pot further: It’s mostly Democratic federal workers who’d consider quitting.

Trump’s overall favorable rating among federal workers is 33/64, although that’s actually slightly better than Ted Cruz’s at 30/62. On the other hand, when asked whether each candidate’s election to the presidency would cause them to feel pride or embarrassment, Cruz did slightly better (or slightly less bad) at 21/45 than Trump did at 22/59. I’m surprised that general opinion among workers overall is basically ambivalent in a choice between Trump and Cruz. Cruz would slash government; Trump would, in theory, make it “better,” and “better” usually means bigger and more powerful. If you’re a federal employee, who’s more of a threat to your job security? Maybe partly for that reason, when Republican workers and leaners are asked who they prefer in the primary, Trump leads Cruz 32/17.

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 2ND

At last night’s Town Council meeting, the following is a summary of what took place:

Under Consent agenda – The minutes of January 19, 2016 were tabled. Council Kolbe pointed out errors in the minutes.

Council Orders, Resolutions & Ordinances:

1. Tax Acquired Redemption Letters – There are five properties involved and the Council approved the Town Manager to start the foreclosure process by a vote of 7-0.

2. Solicit Bids for Town Insurance – The Council approved for the Town Manager to go out for bids on the town’s insurance requirement by a vote of 7-0.

3. Purchasing Policy Amendment – The Council approved a new amendment to the Purchasing Policy by a vote of 7-0.

4. Munis Software – The Council approved permission for the Town Manager and the Town Finance Director to proceed into purchasing the Munis software package for the town by a vote of 6-1. Council Kolbe was opposed.

5. Schedule Joint Workshop with School Committee for Audit Review – The Council approved a tentative date of February 23, 2016 pending if the School Committee is free that date by a vote of 7-0.

6. Standard Offer Electricity Contract – The Council approved for the Town Manager to negotiate and approve an electrical power contract by a vote of 7-0.

7. Reschedule Public Hearing to Change Voting Locations – The Council approved a date of February 16, 2016 by a vote of 7-0.

8. Library Microscope and Telescope Borrowing Agreement – The Council approved this agreement by a vote of 7-0. The Library Governing Board recommended approval.

9. Library Stained Glass Art Memorial – The Council approved the stain glass art memorial by a vote of 7-0.

10. Dollar General Summer Reading Grant – The Council gave its approval of the Library to apply for this $3,000.00 grant by a vote of 7-0.

11. Durham Dispatch Contract – The Town Manager briefed the Council that the town of Durham wanted to extend the current contract for a period of three months, so they can review other options. The Council had no objections.

Under Appointments:

1. The Council approved the resignation of Mr. Keith Anoe as the Lisbon EMA Director by a vote of 7-0.

2. The Council approved the recommendation by the Town Manager to appoint Mrs. Lisa Ward as EMA Director by a vote of 7-0.

3. The following appointments were made:

Administration/Library Councilors Albert & Kolbe

Public Safety Councilors Brunelle & Crafts

Public Works/Parks & Recreations Councilors Metivier & Kolbe & Ward

School Facility Committee Councilors Metivier & Brunelle

School Committee Councilors Albert & Kolbe & Ward

Water Commissions Councilors Bickford & Metivier

County Commissions Councilor Ward

RLF Committee Councilor Albert

Planning Board Councilor Bickford

Larry Fillmore

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

GOPDD: DEMOCRAT NIGHTMARE: Union Leaders and Members Continue to Flock to Trump

By Clyde - Feb 1, 2016

In September, union leaders rocked the political world by suggesting Hillary would not just automatically get their nod; that Republican candidate Donald Trump could be in play for their consideration, in part due to Hillary’s rejection of the Keystone Pipeline, while Mr. Trump supports it.

Earlier this year, SEIU Chief Henry admitted that Trump appealed to many union members.

Recently, the New York Times expanded on that report:
In expressing her concern, Ms. Henry reflected a different form of anxiety that is weighing on some union leaders and Democratic operatives: their fear that Mr. Trump, if not effectively countered, may draw an unusually large number of union voters in a possible general election matchup. This could, in turn, bolster Republicans in swing states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, all of which President Obama won twice.

GOPDD: Elderly Man Stops Muslim ‘Refugee’ From Molesting Woman, But Watch What Happens Next

By Dylan - Feb 2, 2016

Europe is currently in crisis mode as their continent has been completely taken over by Muslim “refugees.” Footage like this serves as a grim reminder of what can happen in the United States if Barack Obama gets his way.

This video was shot on a Subway train in Munich Germany. According to Mad World News, a group of Muslim thugs had been harassing a woman at local bar before they followed her onto the train. When the woman continued to refuse their sexual advances, one of the Muslim thugs became enraged and threw her against the train window.

TO READ MORE AND WATCH VIDEO: http://gopthedailydose.com/2016/02/02/elderly-man-stops-muslim-refugee-from-molesting-woman-but-watch-what-happens-next/

EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS IS EXACTLY WHY THESE PEOPLE HAVE NO COUNTRY! IS THIS WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TOO!

GOPDD: GOP Leader Suggests Panel Overstepped with Clinton Email Probe

By Jen - Feb 2, 2016

Via The Hill

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday said a House panel had overstepped its jurisdiction with its probe into the security of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private email server.
In mid-January, House Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) sent letters to four companies that played roles in maintaining and protecting Clinton’s personal server.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2016/02/02/gop-leader-suggests-panel-overstepped-with-clinton-email-probe/