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CBPP: Deficit-reduction package without new revenues would shift costs to states and localities

Reuters: Connecticut’s pension fund assets slip 0.9 percent in FY 12

NJ.com: Four major pro sports leagues sue to stop New Jersey from allowing betting

Bloomberg: Murders rival jobs in Emanuel’s battle to right Chicago

Detroit News: Detroit police chief’s plans for 12-hour patrol shifts draw union ire

Brandeis Municipal Finance Conference: Speaker papers and presentations

Bond Buyer: Interview with Citi’s George Friedlander on the Volcker Rule

@Twitter Talk

5 GW wind & solar power fast-tracked by Obama + 16m acres of military land opened up for renewable energy development bit.ly/S2DCzj

— Mat McDermott (@matmcdermott) August 8, 2012

FHFA considers steps to block eminent-domain-mortgage-cramdown by cities. “Action may be necessary to avoid risk to safe & sound operations” — Nick Timiraos (@NickTimiraos) August 8, 2012

171 NY municipalities borrowed to pay #pension contributions – Albany Times Uniontimesunion.com/local/article/… — Matthew Wurtzel (@biz_reporter) August 8, 2012

Crime in Philly’s Center City is.gd/HB54rj vs. crime elsewhere in the city is.gd/raJyXi

— Inga Saffron (@IngaSaffron) August 8, 2012

Dozens of angry protestors turn out on #Jeffco courthouse steps to protest comish decision to end inpatient care at Cooper Green.

— Barnett Wright (@BarnettWright) August 8, 2012