Monthly Archives: October 2008

Bush calls for House Action

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush calls for action by the U.S. House on the bailout package passed by the Senate. Will it have an impact in the House, and if so will it be a positive one? Does the House pass this? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26992364#26992364

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Governor Patrick Cuts Budget

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick announced today a sweeping set of action items, including a seven percent across the board cut in the executive branch, as well as ordering the Secretary of Transportation to draw legislation abolishing the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. He … Continue reading →

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The Local Aid Issue

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

As we see economic problems overtaking federal and state government it is a necessity to begin the planning process in case the situation gets bleaker. On that basis I have this week ordered our Department Heads to begin planning for … Continue reading →

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Methuen Boys and Girls Club Spelling Bee

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Boys and Girls Club Project is hosting a Spelling Bee on Saturday, November 1st (between 3-8 p.m.) at the CGS, and is in need of volunteers as Spelling Bee Coaches, Judges and Food/Raffle Table Managers. For more information … Continue reading →

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Palin on Energy

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Sarah Palin, one of the worlds foremost experts on energy (according to John McCain), takes another trick question from an audience member and gives a tour de force on oil supplies. Hopefully she will clarify her comments at tonights … Continue reading →

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Obama surges in key states

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Quinnipiac University Polling Institute released their swing state polling data yesterday, and it shows a remarkable swing towards Barack Obama in the key battlegrounds of Florida, PA, and Ohio. Obama is better positioned on the ecomony than McCain, and appears … Continue reading →

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Austerity?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by billmanzi

An interesting column in yesterday’s Globe op-ed, calling for the government to reign in spending and the deficits. No doubt a minority view at this point, and almost laughable with the government throwing around $700 billion dollar bailouts like quarters. … Continue reading →

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Who is the Big Spender?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by billmanzi

John McCain and Barack Obama traded shots over who is the big spender in this race, with McCain unleashing this ad attacking Obama for his plan to spend “recklessly” and add to the deficit. Obama responded by citing McCain’s “reckless … Continue reading →

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Sarah Reads all the papers

Posted on October 1, 2008 by billmanzi

Another trick question from Katie Couric brings us to Sarah Palin announcing that she reads “all the newspapers”, with a non sequitur about news in Alaska thrown in. I wonder if the question about what newspapers you read could have … Continue reading →

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The Senate Takes the Lead

Posted on October 1, 2008 by billmanzi

The United States Senate, feeling heat from constituents who are now demanding action, will tackle a bailout bill today. The Senate bill will add provisions not in the House bill, including a one year increase in the FDIC cap for … Continue reading →

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