Monthly Archives: December 2008

Tribune Company Prepares for Bankruptcy

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

The Tribune Company, owner of the Chicago Tribune as well as the Los Angeles Times, is reported to be preparing a bankruptcy filing this week, according to the Wall Street Journal website. From Reuters and the Washington Post: The paper … Continue reading →

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Gregory to Meet the Press, Matthews keeps playing Hardball

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC has unveiled David Gregory as the new host of Meet the Press, ending a process begun by the untimely death of Tim Russert. Gregory was the tough White House correspondent for NBC News, and tangled with President Bush and … Continue reading →

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Methuen Cambridge Street Cleanup

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

Yesterday the residents of Cambridge Street engaged in a pretty impressive volunteer effort to clean an area of their street that was in need of help. The City partnered with these residents by providing pickup and free disposal for the … Continue reading →

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Matthews Trails Specter

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

Hardball Host Chris Matthews is ramping up to take a shot at Senator Arlen Specter of PA, and even though we have not moved beyond the speculation phase lets get back to looking at poll numbers. (Since the Obama election … Continue reading →

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Shinseki to head VA

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

General Eric Shinseki, the former Army Chief of Staff, will be named by President-elect Barack Obama to head the V.A. This mornings Meet The Press will feature Obama, who will use the program to make the announcement. From the Washington … Continue reading →

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Baddour and Patrick Mix it up

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

The Statehouse News Service is reporting what aides to the Governor call a “light hearted exchange” between Transportation Chair Steve Baddour and Governor Patrick over Patrick’s bristling at continued criticism from Baddour. Baddour has been openly critical of the tardiness … Continue reading →

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The Obama Weekly Radio Address

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama uses his weekly address to deal with the massive job losses now occuring within our economy. Highlights from the Washington Post: A “massive effort” to make federal buildings energy-efficient by replacing aging heating systems and installing efficient … Continue reading →

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Auto Bailout Deal Nears

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Washington appears to be moving towards a short term deal to give finance to the Big Three automakers, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi relenting on her refusal to allow utilization of the so called greeen finance package that was approved last … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Artist of the Month

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Joan Rademacher as December’s Artist of the Month. Joan is a long-time Methuen resident and has been painting all of her life. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston and a … Continue reading →

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Obama Selects Richardson (sans beard)

Posted on December 3, 2008 by billmanzi

As expected President-elect Barack Obama selected Governor Bill Richardson as his Secretary of Commerce. Obama apparently is a fan of the bearded Richardson! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28034001#28034001

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