Monthly Archives: June 2010

MAYOR MANZI ACCEPTS HISTORIC WORLD WAR II FLAGS

Posted on June 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Flags Will Be Displayed in City Hall Later This Month On June 7, 2010 Methuen Veterans Services Officer Thomas Hargreaves assisted Joseph Bella, Secretary of the Methuen Historical Commission and James Smith, member of the Methuen Historical Commission in presenting … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Doc Fix

Posted on June 14, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama spent his weekly talk on the so called Doc Fix for the Medicare program. His pitch, that rules promulgated by Congress that decreased the rates paid to doctors participating in Medicare, need to be changed to prevent that … Continue reading →

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Widmer on Municipal Health Care Reform

Posted on June 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President Michael Widmer weighed in on the Senate bill designed to “reform” municipal health care, and he has found it to be deficient. Widmer’s analysis is right on. The bill has some positive elements, but when considered … Continue reading →

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Tim Murray at Convention

Posted on June 10, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Murray spoke at the Democratic Convention, and I thought he gave a fine talk. He has truly been a bulldog in attacking the Republican and Independent candidates for Governor. He has come a long way as a speaker.

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Blanche Lincoln wins in Arkansas

Posted on June 9, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Blanche Lincoln held on in Arkansas, fending off Lt. Governor Bill Halter in the Democratic primary by a 52-48 margin. She will now face off against Republican John Boozman in November. Lincoln was the incumbent, and many doubted her … Continue reading →

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Governor Deval Patrick at Convention

Posted on June 8, 2010 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick made a forceful speech at the Democratic Convention this past weekend. This is the video. The Governor has had a good month politically, with Charlie Baker yet to gain traction, and Tim Cahill continuing to barely tread … Continue reading →

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The Case for Methuen High School

Posted on June 7, 2010 by billmanzi

Tonight Methuen’s City Council will vote on the bond authorization to allow us to move forward with the renovation and expansion of Methuen High School. This process began in 2006, when the City of Methuen filed a “Statement of Interest” … Continue reading →

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President Obama on BP Spill

Posted on June 7, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama reviews the federal response to the BP oil spill, and talks about the devastation it has caused. A continuing political problem for his Administration, and a major ecological disaster. BP apparently has made some slight progress, but oil … Continue reading →

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