Monthly Archives: December 2008

Bush Statement on Auto Bailout

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush this morning announced an auto bailout plan that will have the federal government provide over $13 billion dollars in loans to the US Big Three. The companies will be required to restructure, but will have one year to … Continue reading →

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Methuen Public Schools to Release Students Early

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen public schools, due to the oncoming storm, will release students early today, Friday December 19. The High School will be released at 10:45 a.m., Upper School at 11:15 a.m., and Lower School at 11:45 a.m.

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Admiral Dennis Blair will be the new D.N.I.

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC News is reporting that Dennis Blair will be named tommorow as the new Director of National Intelligence. From NBC: Sources involved in President-elect Obama’s transition confirm that former Admiral Dennis Blair has been selected as the new Director of … Continue reading →

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Richard Vitale Indicted

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

The accountant to and campaign treasurer of Speaker Sal Dimasi has been indicted by Attorney General Martha Coakley on charges related to lobbying activity and illegal campaign contributions. From the Boston Globe: Richard Vitale is accused of secretly pushing legislation … Continue reading →

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Chrysler Shuts Down Production One Month

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

Chrysler Corporation, in a move dictated by sales that are dropping off a cliff, has announced a one month shutdown of all 30 of its plants, extending the normal two week shutdown by two weeks. From the Washington Post: Struggling … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Unveils Federal Wish List

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick yesterday met with the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, including the Fifth District Rep Niki Tsongas to discuss how Massachusetts may benefit from the upcoming stimulus package being talked about in Washington. Discussions have centered around having projects that are … Continue reading →

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JFK Talks about a daughter entering politics

Posted on December 17, 2008 by billmanzi

A short film clip from 1957, in which then Senator John Kennedy, three days short of the birth of his daughter Caroline, talks about the potential for a son or daughter entering politics. He was pointed in insisting that a … Continue reading →

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The Globe on Transportation

Posted on December 17, 2008 by billmanzi

Today’s Globe has another in what has become a series of editorials on transportation policy. Today’s editorial made some key points that are worth looking at. The idea of “reform before revenue” will not solve the mess we are in. … Continue reading →

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Salazar to Interior, Vilsack to Agriculture

Posted on December 17, 2008 by billmanzi

President elect Barack Obama will name Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as Interior Secretary, and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture today. Vilsack, as Governor of corn producing Iowa, has been a big proponent of biofuels. Both he … Continue reading →

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State Revenues Plunge

Posted on December 16, 2008 by billmanzi

The State of Massachusetts, after making a big round of budget cuts because of rapidly declining tax revenue, is faced with a new shortfall, as revenue continues to plunge below even the new, lower estimates put out two months ago. … Continue reading →

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