Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Jindal Response

Posted on February 25, 2009 by billmanzi

The Republicans frame their response carefully, praising the President generally while slamming him specifically. Jindal is one of the rising stars of the GOP, and frequently mentioned as a possible candidate for President. Jindal found himself under attack from Congressional … Continue reading →

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The Obama Speech

Posted on February 24, 2009 by billmanzi

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Transportation Chess Match

Posted on February 24, 2009 by billmanzi

The political dance between Governor Patrick and the Legislature over transportation continued yesterday, with the governor taking some fire over his plan to raise the gas tax by 19 cents. The Governor has, up to this point, been substantially outmaneuvered … Continue reading →

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Citi Teeters

Posted on February 23, 2009 by billmanzi

Citi Group is looking for the U.S. Government to restructure its capital infusion of $45 billion dollars into the Bank. Citi has opened talks to convert that capital, which granted the government preferred shares, into common stock. The move would … Continue reading →

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Obama Looks to Cut Deficit in Half

Posted on February 22, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama has set the ambittous goal of reducing the federal deficit by half in four years. He will file a budget this coming week that seeks to begin that process, and is hosting a “fiscal responsibility” summit this … Continue reading →

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T.I.P. Creates a Healing Garden

Posted on February 22, 2009 by billmanzi

I have been working very hard with Jayan Landry, the CEO and Executive Director of the Trauma Intervention Program of the Merrimack Valley, to come up with an appropriate place in Methuen to create a Healing Garden. Jayan has provided … Continue reading →

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Take the latest survey

Posted on February 21, 2009 by billmanzi

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Governor Deval Patrick’s Transportation Speech

Posted on February 21, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick announced his transportation package, and although I gave it a separate post dealing with the gas tax proposal it entails far more than that. He makes a powerful case for reform here, and without question the system … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Weekly Address

Posted on February 21, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama gives his weekly “radio” address, talking about the stimulus package, as well as his plan to stem the rising foreclosure tide. He mentions the fiscal summit he is convening, and talks about submitting a budget next week that … Continue reading →

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The Gas Tax It Is

Posted on February 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick will today announce that he will file legislation that will raise the state’s gasoline tax by 19 cents, bringing it from 23.5 cents to 42.5 cents per gallon. While less than the Governor’s trial balloon number of … Continue reading →

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