I tell residents this but the work never happens.

By early this evening, fire officials told residents that they could return to their homes.

But by 7:30, the police were at the door telling residents that they should leave.

Sterling said he was not trying to tell residents what they should believe.

The military said it called the home and told residents to leave because the house was about to be bombed.

Other police officers did tell residents that there was a bomb, or a possible explosion.

"I don't know how it's political to tell residents about what services the town offers."

Each is telling residents that his plan promises more benefits.

What are we supposed to tell residents when they call us with questions?

"What you insist upon will happen," he told residents in a sometimes angry and emotional 15-minute address.