Monthly Archives: March 2009

Obama Rides High in WSJ Poll

Posted on March 4, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama continues to be very popular with the American public according to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey. Overall, two-thirds of all Americans say they feel “hopeful” about Mr. Obama’s leadership and plans, compared with 28% who … Continue reading →

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The We Can Solve It Campaign- Solar

Posted on March 3, 2009 by billmanzi

You will likely see this ad by the We campaign on the air shortly. Solar arrays in a desert! Not a bad idea. Maybe that goes along with improving our grid so that we can transmit that power to where … Continue reading →

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U2 In the News

Posted on March 3, 2009 by billmanzi

The Irish rock band U2 is back with a new album, and a slew of media coverage. They are in today’s Globe and were in Sunday’s New York Times. From the New York Times: U2 has entered the fourth decade … Continue reading →

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Cahill Calls for Slot Parlors

Posted on March 3, 2009 by billmanzi

Treasurer Tim Cahill will tommorow call for the licensing of at least three slot parlors in Massachusetts. These operations would be much less than the destination casinos envisioned in Governor Patrick’s original gaming proposal, but would have the advantage of … Continue reading →

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The Revenge of “El Rushbo”

Posted on March 2, 2009 by billmanzi

Seeing that I gave a post to Michael Steele attacking Rush Limbaugh our own “fairness doctrine” requires that I give “El Rushbo” some equal time. You see, the fairness doctrine is not always a bad thing. Rush decries the fact … Continue reading →

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RNC Chair Calls Limbaugh Remarks “Incendiary and Ugly”

Posted on March 2, 2009 by billmanzi

RNC Chairman Michael Steele was on cable yesterday, taking great pains to deny that Rush Limbaugh was the “de facto” head of the Republican Party. In fact Steele seemed quite put out that it was not clearly recognized that he, … Continue reading →

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The Sebilius Announcement

Posted on March 2, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama announced the appointment of Governor Kathleen Sebilius as Secretary of HHS. This appointment will carry a heavy work load, with health care front and center on the agenda. President Obama split off the so called White House Director … Continue reading →

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AIG Loses $61 Billion

Posted on March 2, 2009 by billmanzi

AIG, the giant insurer, posted a $61.66 billion dollar loss for the fourth quarter of last year, and the Treasury and the Fed jointly announced a new bailout program for the company. From the Wall Street Journal: The federal government … Continue reading →

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Mayors St Patricks Day Luncheon

Posted on March 2, 2009 by billmanzi

Please enjoy the video of State Rep. (and new Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee) Barbara L’Italien taking me over the coals in song at the last St Patricks Day lunch! Mayors St Patricks Day Luncheon Please … Continue reading →

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Methuen City Hall Closed

Posted on March 2, 2009 by billmanzi

In light of the dangerous driving conditions and the the forecasts calling for additional snow Methuen City Hall will be closed today, Monday March 2.

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