"Governor, you're not going to like this." (Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge's appointment of Johnny Butler as secretary of Labor and Industry)
Article Abstract:
Philadelphia Gov. Tom Ridge betrayed the public's trust when he appointed Johnny Butler in his cabinet as secretary of Labor and Industry. Butler has been known to condone racism during his years with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and has been involved in sensational cases of fraud.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
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Johnny on the spot
Article Abstract:
The public and the media have been increasingly doubtful of the character of Johnny Butler, head of the Philadelphia office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Butler has been pictured as a racist and a violator of employment discrimination laws.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
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The confidence man
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Philadelphia mayor Ed Rendell has been praised for his sweeping reforms in office which concerned the city's union problems, budget, and bond rating. However, Mr. Rendell has done little to improve on the city's education, crime, and housing problems.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1998
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