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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Answering the boo birds
The comment section over at the Eagle Tribune is a very popular section of their online edition, with folks given a chance to comment on the story of the day and mix in praise and criticism of public officials and … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen, Methuen City Council, Municipal Finance, Uncategorized
Tagged bill manzi, Methuen, Methuen finance, municipal finance
6 Comments
More Authority for Mayors
Today’s Eagle Tribune has a story talking about my belief that Mayor’s ought to have a greater role in the awarding of school side collective bargaining contracts. It was an accurate reflection of my position and one that I believe … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged local aid cuts, Mayoral authority, Methuen, Municipal finance reform, school committees
6 Comments
Clean Coal takes to airwaves
“This is Reality” has put out a new ad “touting” clean coal. Pretty good humor for the holidays.
Dick Weighs In
Vice President Dick Cheney, in an interview on Fox, exchanged some heavy fire with Vice President elect Joseph Biden, mocking Biden’s ideas on the role of the Vice President and defending his own view of the expansive powers of the … Continue reading
Posted in National News
Tagged Biden Cheney, Dick Cheney, Joe Biden, Vice Presidency, Vice Presidential powers debate
11 Comments
New York Senate Survey
Our first survey over here at billmanzi.com is over the New York Senate race. With Hillary Clinton poised to resign to become Secretary of State New York Governor David Patterson has a choice to make. Who will it be? Read … Continue reading
Statement of Governor Rod Blagojevich
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich makes his first public statement since being charged in a public corruption case involving the potential sale of the vacated Illinois US Senate seat. The Governor took no questions. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28316774#28316774.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; … Continue reading
Patrick Names Aloisi
Governor Deval Patrick picked long time insider James Aloisi as his Secretary of Transportation today. Patrick made the announcement on a Friday afternoon when most everyone is concerned about the big storm bearing down on us and there are few … Continue reading
Franken Surges into lead
The sub-title of this post is “Jules Gordon’s nightmare”, as Al Franken has stormed into the lead in the Minnesota recount. There is still plenty of activity left, and no decision is yet apparent, but Franken has not led this … Continue reading
G.M. Statement and News Conference
G.M. CEO Rick Wagoner makes a statement on the announcement by President Bush of federal assistance for the big three. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28314057#28314057.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: … Continue reading