Monthly Archives: November 2008

National Security Team Takes Shape

Posted on November 22, 2008 by billmanzi

The National Security Team of President Obama has begun to take shape, with Hillary Clinton poised to become the Secretary of State and General James L. Jones as National Security Advisor. From the Washington Post: A friend of Clinton’s said … Continue reading →

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The Three Headed Monster of Transportation Policy

Posted on November 21, 2008 by billmanzi

I don’t know if we can attribute all of this activity to Steve Baddour’s entry into the blogosphere, but transportation policy is front and center everywhere. A letter from the Governor to the legislature urging a slowing of the rush … Continue reading →

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Tim Geithner to be named Secretary of the Treasury

Posted on November 21, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC is reporting that Tim Geithner, the President of the New York Federal Reserve, will be named Treasury Secretary on Monday. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell and Political Director Chuck Todd reported that Obama will unveil his economic team on Monday, with … Continue reading →

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Methuen Santa Parade Tommorow

Posted on November 21, 2008 by billmanzi

Come join us as we kick off the holiday season with the Methuen Santa Parade tommorow November 22. Santa will be making his first seasonal appearance in Methuen! Methuen Santa Parade Saturday, November 22nd 1:00 PM THIS Saturday !!!! parade … Continue reading →

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Chuck Turner Arrested

Posted on November 21, 2008 by billmanzi

Federal agents have arrested Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner on bribery charges right at Boston City Hall this morning. The FBI arrested Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner this morning on charges he accepted a $1,000 bribe and then lied about … Continue reading →

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Baddour Hits the Blogosphere

Posted on November 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Well, after all this time Senator Steve Baddour has joined us as a member of the world of blogs. I urge all of you to visit the Senator’s new blog site, but I am very hopeful that both Jules Gordon … Continue reading →

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Live Coverage on Auto Bailout

Posted on November 20, 2008 by billmanzi

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/22887392#22887392

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Dingell Deposed

Posted on November 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Representative Henry Waxman today deposed longtime chairman John Dingell as the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Dingell is one of the strongest supporters of the big three on the Hill, and has clashed with Waxman as well … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney on the Auto Crisis

Posted on November 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Yesterday’s New York Times had an excellent op-ed piece by Mitt Romney on the issues facing the auto industry. Romney’s father, George Romney, was the CEO of American Motors and helped to bring back that struggling company in difficult times. … Continue reading →

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Janet Napolitano to head Homeland Security

Posted on November 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano has been chosen to be the Secretary of Homeland Security by Presdent elect Barack Obama. From the Washington Post: Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D), whose handling of immigration issues brought her accolades from fellow governors, is … Continue reading →

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