The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. ~ George Bernard Shaw
Sorry if this has been posted. Duke should tell Durham to shove it.
http://www.heraldsun.com/durham/4-783054.html
Councilman voices concern over $2M from Duke
Oct 29, 2006 : 10:18 pm ET
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"In talking with local lawyers, they've called this 'Milk-Bone money' -- where Durham has to sit up and beg for Duke's money," John Schelp, an Old West Durham Neighborhood Association activist who's been involved in talks with the university about the rezoning, said in an Oct. 21 e-mail to the council. "This deal is darn close to quid pro quo -- and can have a chilling effect on the regulatory function of the city and the legislative function of the council."