Monthly Archives: March 2009

Tax Talk on Beacon Hill

Posted on March 11, 2009 by billmanzi

With the State of Massachusetts looking at some pretty bad revenue numbers some members of the House have begun talking about increases in the personal income tax or the sales tax. But such talk on the income tax brought quick … Continue reading →

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Secretary Aloisi in Methuen

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Transportation Secretary James Aloisi was in Methuen tonight to testify before the Joint Committee on Transportation. The Secretary made remarks and took extensive questions from the Committee, leading to some pretty interesting exchanges. Because of the switch in venue we … Continue reading →

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Sumo Wrestling: Newt Vs Rush

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Rush Limbaugh has launched an attack on Newt Gingrich after Gingrich somewhat dismissed him on Sunday’s Meet the Press. Here is some vintage “El Rushbo” from Politico: “I’m frankly getting tired of talking about Newt. I mean, it’s a pointless … Continue reading →

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Transportation Committee Public Hearing Tonight in Methuen

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The Joint Committee on Transportation will hold a public hearing tonight in Methuen, with the venue having been changed from City Hall to the Tenney Grammar School, 75 Pleasant Street. The hearing will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be … Continue reading →

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CCHS Girls Roll Over Brockton

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The Central Catholic Girls basketball team steamrolled Brockton last night to win the Eastern Mass Division 1 basketball title. CCHS won the game 75-45 behind Katie Zenevitch’s 31 points, 23 rebounds, and 4 blocks. The game was tight through the … Continue reading →

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House Eliminates Patrick Tax Hikes

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House has finally taken up Governor Deval Patrick’s bill to balance the FY 2009 budget, with some important tax proposals appearing to bite the dust. The Governor had proposed eliminating the sales tax exemption for beverage alcohol, and … Continue reading →

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President Obama Lifts Federal Stem Cell Ban

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama today lifted the ban imposed by President George W. Bush on federal funding of stem cell research. He called for depoliticizing science, and making decisions based on sound science rather than on ideological grounds. The Bush ban had … Continue reading →

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Republicans Fight Dems, and Each Other

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The Republican Party, still reeling from its inability to refute the leadership of Rush Limbaugh, took some additional hits over the weekend, fighting with themselves almost as much as they are fighting with the Democrats. Much of the focus remains … Continue reading →

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Central Catholic Dethroned by Lynn English

Posted on March 8, 2009 by billmanzi

Central Catholic was defeated tonight by a very good squad from Lynn English, 71-60, in the Division 1 North Finals. English utilized a very effective half court trap that Central could not solve, leading to multiple turnovers and many Lynn … Continue reading →

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Tim Geithner Under Fire

Posted on March 8, 2009 by billmanzi

Tim Geithner, as the face of the Administration, is increasingly under fire for what many are calling a failure to take the bold steps necessary to put our financial system back in order. And much of the criticism is from … Continue reading →

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