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FORMER UNITED STATES COMPTROLLER GENERAL, HONORABLE DAVID M. WALKER, SPEAKING AT UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD

The Honorable David M. Walker,  Founder, President and CEO of Comeback America Initiative and Former United States Comptroller General, will speak Thursday,  April 26, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at Wilde Auditorium located at the University of Hartford.  

Walker will discuss individual and government fiscal responsibility and what the economy needs to recover from the current recession. He will also address debates over raising the debt ceiling that made headlines in 2011.

His new book COMEBACK AMERICA: SAVING THE MIDDLE CLASS:  THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE GOVERNMENT IN BECOMING MORE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE (Random House; On Sale: January 12, 2010) includes a range of insightful and informative ideas all taking into account the Obama Administration's current efforts to-date.  It addresses a range of policy, operational and political reforms needed to ensure that America's future will be better than its past. 

 

The event is free and open to the public and includes a reception prior to and following the presentation. 

 

For further information, call 860-768-4228 or 860-286-0243. 

 

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Maria Giannuzzi May 15, 2013 at 07:40 am
The problem is resurfacing all the roads in Suffield would cost a great deal of money. Suffield is aRead More big town. I do understand that some roads in Suffield do not have enough adjacent suitable land to create a separate bike lane, but I believe bike lanes could be constructed along sections of some scenic roads. Half a loaf is better than none at all. Salvatore, if you have not already been there, you may want to consider cycling on the island of Nantucket. I have not been there in years, but outside of its main town, Nantucket did offer good riding conditions and peaceful surroundings--at least when I visited.
salvatore iervolino May 14, 2013 at 09:13 pm
Thank you for your comment. Actually, I was simply suggesting that roads are resurfaced. There isn'tRead More probably enough room for bike lanes on most of these backroads, but if at least the pavement was brought to an acceptable condition, that would make biking much more pleasant (I should say "possible") and, let's not forget, much safer. Some particularly damaged areas represent a serious danger to bikers' safety.
Maria Giannuzzi May 14, 2013 at 08:10 am
There may be a solution--a compromise of sorts. Put a narrow, but well-maintained bike lane on largeRead More sections of each scenic road in town, the roads with fewer cars and trucks. Just having the bike lanes may be draw for out-of-town cyclists to visit Suffield and spend money at local businesses. Instead of attempting to change Suffield into a metropolitan area, with all the problems that brings, celebrate (and financially support) its original identity--a scenic, peaceful agricultural town with some nice amenities.