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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Gregg Pulls the Plug
Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, who had agreed to take the position of Commerce Secretary in the Obama Administration, yesterday changed his mind and withdrew from consideration. Gregg cited policy differences with the President that would have inhibited his … Continue reading
The State of the City Speech- No Layoffs in FY2009
I had the honor to give the State of the City address last night, my fourth such speech. My thanks to the Board of Trade, who sponsor the event annually. I have attached the speech as a pdf, but will … Continue reading
Deleo Reshuffles the Deck
House Speaker Bob Deleo announced his new leadership team, as well as the new slate of committee chairs yesterday. In the Merrimack Valley our legislators appeared to do quite well. Rep. Linda Dean Campbell was named the Vice Chair of … Continue reading
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Methuen Awarded Wind Survey Grant
The City of Methuen was awarded a grant to study the potential for wind turbines on the site of the former Methuen Ski Hill. Methuen’s application was prepared by City Engineer Frank Russo, and I would like to thank him … Continue reading
State of the City Address Tonight
You are all cordially invited to the “State of the City” address scheduled for tonight, Thursday February 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Center. I look forward to seeing many of you there. There is no charge for … Continue reading
Conference Reaches Agreement
A House-Senate Conference Committee tonight reached final agreement on a stimulus package. The bill agreed to would be valued at $789 billion, and details did remain somewhat sketchy. The New York Times is reporting some details: Despite intense lobbying by … Continue reading
Baddour Tepid on Gas Tax
State Senator Steve Baddour gave a tepid response to the gas tax talk coming out of the Governor’s Office, telling the Eagle Tribune that the “gas tax isn’t going anywhere right now”. From the Tribune: Baddour said the Senate is … Continue reading
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Geithner Unveils a Plan Short on Details
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner unveiled the Obama program to shore up the country’s financial system today, but key details of the plan are yet to come. The lack of detail sent stocks lower, with the Dow Jones down three hundred … Continue reading
Obama Pitches the Stimulus
President Barack Obama held his first press conference, dealing primarily with the stimulus package due to be voted on in the Senate today. He spoke of some of the real problems that folks outside of Washington are facing, and will … Continue reading
The Gas Tax Trial Balloon
A leak out of the Patrick Administration yesterday floated the potential for a gas tax hike of 27 cents per gallon to deal with the state’s transportation system financing. AP reported that figure, citing an internal memo that had been … Continue reading
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