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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Republicans and Budget Writing Part Two
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged John Boehner, Republican budget alternative, republican party
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Read Across America in Methuen
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
House Republicans File “Detailed Budget”
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
Posted in National News
Tagged Eric Cantor, John Boehner, Paul Ryan, Republican budget alternative
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Governor Patrick Responds to Suffolk Poll
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
Methuen to Begin Curbside Pickup of Ice Storm Debris
The City of Methuen will begin curbside pickup of tree debris that has been with us since the major ice storm that struck the area a couple of months back. It is important to note that we are requesting that … Continue reading
Senate Transportation Bill Executive Summary
Senate President Therese Murray issued a statement through her email newsletter, which is below. I have attached an executive summary of the Senate Transportation bill as well. A big win for the Senate President. Reform Before Revenue: Senate Passes Bill … Continue reading
Patrick Negatives Spike, Cahill Leads Head to Head
A new Suffolk University/Channel 7 survey unveiled tonight shows 49% of Massachusetts voters disapprove of the job Governor Deval Patrick is doing. Patrick’s job performance was approved by 40 percent of the voters, leaving him in a bad spot after … Continue reading
Senate Passes Reform (Before Revenue)
The State Senate today passed a transportation bill that reorganizes the transportation system in Massachusetts by a vote of 39-1. It culminates a long process of give and take over the shape of the bill, and now throws the ball … Continue reading
Posted in State News
Tagged Massachusetts transportation reform, Steve Baddour, Therese Murray
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New Head Start Building at Gill Avenue
Today’s Tribune has the story of the proposal I have made to the Methuen City Council to lease parkland to the Head Start program at Gill Avenue so that they can construct a new building to house Methuen Head Start … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen, Methuen City Council
Tagged Gill Avenue Park, Methuen, Methuen Head Start
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