Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Globe Delivers a One Two Punch to Governor Patrick

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

Today’s Boston Globe furthered the political misery surrounding the Patrick Administration, with two stories culled from internal emails putting the Administration in a very bad light. Contradicting a series of steadfast denials, internal e-mails show that Governor Deval Patrick’s top … Continue reading →

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Donna Byrne in Methuen

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

The great Donna Byrne performing at last summers Great Court Concert Series with the Marshall Wood Quartet. She put on a great show!

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Obama Responds to Disaster in Dakotas

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

President Obama has been bringing federal disaster relief to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, and spends this week’s address talking about that situation. A nice job done professionally. Who says that being President is all about ideology?

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Republicans and Budget Writing Part Two

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

I know I already posted on this but it was worth a second post. A budget without numbers? The Democrats pounce, and John Boehner ends up with more egg on his face. How long before the Republican caucus sacks this … Continue reading →

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Read Across America in Methuen

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

The first week in March was celebrated as Read Across America week in Methuen. I had the great pleasure of reading to students at the Timony, the Marsh, and the CGS. It was a great experience for me, and we … Continue reading →

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House Republicans File “Detailed Budget”

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

House Republican’s yesterday filed a “detailed” budget blueprint in response to continued needling from President Obama that they were offering no alternatives. I have posted that document here so you can all see what is meant by detail. Glenn Thrush … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Responds to Suffolk Poll

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Governor Deval Patrick responded today to the Suffolk/Channel 7 poll with a statement. The Governor essentially tells us that his job requires long term planning and he cannot be distracted by short term political considerations. From the Governor: Governor Patrick … Continue reading →

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