Monthly Archives: December 2008

The Bell Tolls for Secretary Cohen

Posted on December 16, 2008 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen resigned yesterday amid many rumors of his impending ouster. Governor Patrick accepted his resignation and issued a statement of thanks: “Thanks to Secretary Cohen’s expert leadership, we have begun to reverse decades of neglect and … Continue reading →

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Arne Duncan to be named Education Secretary

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The Washington Post is reporting that President elect Obama will name Chicago School Superintendent Arne Duncan as his Secretary of Education. Duncan will be named tommorow. From the Post: President-elect Barack Obama will name Chicago public schools superintendent Arne Duncan … Continue reading →

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Caroline Ready to Declare

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The New York Times is reporting that Caroline Kennedy, who has been toying with declaring interest in the New York Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton, has decided to seek the seat. From the New York Times: The decision … Continue reading →

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M.B.T.A. heads towards insolvency

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

With the prospective toll hikes at the Pike taking all of our attention the dire financial condition of the M.B.T.A. has not received much attention lately. But we should all start paying attention, as the situation there goes from bad … Continue reading →

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The RNC Attacks

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The RNC, in its zeal to hang the problems of Illinois Governor Rod Blogovetich around Barack Obama, has released this video. Pretty much of a stretch here, don’t you think?

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Bush Ducks in Iraq

Posted on December 14, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush, in a news conference with Iraqi President al-Maliki, had two shoes thrown at him by an Egyptian journalist. The President was nimble in ducking the first shoe, and unafraid as he stood in to duck the second. I … Continue reading →

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Methuen Schools Closed Tommorow

Posted on December 14, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen Public Schools will be closed tommorow, Monday December 15th due to ongoing power related problems. We are continuing to experience power outages for many residents, with the West End of Methuen appearing to be the slowest to be … Continue reading →

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Transportation Sec. Cohen on the chopping block?

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

State Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen appears to be on the chopping block according to reports in the Boston Herald. Governor Patrick has been taking heavy incoming flak from key legislators over his Administration’s delay in putting out a comprehensive transportation … Continue reading →

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Bush to the Rescue?????

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush appears to be moving towards offering some relief to the auto industry, as he has reportedly dropped his opposition to utilization of the T.A.R.P. funds allocated by Congress earlier this year. Talks have begun, with details hard to … Continue reading →

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Obama Names Donovan HUD Secretary

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

President elect Obama today named former New York City Comissioner of Housing Preservation and Development Shaun Donovan to be the Secreatary of Housing and Urban Development. Donovan was a H.U.D. deputy during the Clinton Administration.

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