Monthly Archives: January 2011

Health Care Questions

Posted on January 31, 2011 by billmanzi

Monday morning, and only time for three observations on municipal health care reform. We have heard some statements on health care reform that on the surface make sense, but upon cursory review just fall apart. Lets look at them. 1) … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann Makes SNL

Posted on January 30, 2011 by billmanzi

Michele Bachmann tries again to deliver her alternative response to the President on Saturday Night Live. You just had to know this was coming. http://widget.nbc.com/videos/nbcshort_at.swf?CXNID=1000004.10045NXC&widID=4727a250e66f9723&clipID=1279586&showID=61&siteurl=http://www.nbc.com?vty=fromWidget_Video

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The House Shuffles the Deck

Posted on January 29, 2011 by billmanzi

Speaker Bob Deleo made major changes in the House leadership yesterday, shuffling the positions of Speaker pro tempore, Majority Leader, and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Out as Majority Leader was Rep. Jim Vallee, who was named Chair … Continue reading →

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President Obama Stays on Competition Theme

Posted on January 29, 2011 by billmanzi

The President talks about what we need to remain a preeminent world power, including a first rate educational system, new investment in upgrading our infrastructure, and a commitment to clean energy that will produce jobs, new industry, and address the … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel Connors Wins SOAR Award

Posted on January 28, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Nathaniel Connors, who was recognized with the December 2010 SOAR Award. METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL S.O.A.R. AWARD Nathaniel Connors . 11/16/10 METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL- Social Studies Scott and Janet Connors Methuen, MA 01844 Honors: Currently enrolled in four Advanced … Continue reading →

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Rahm Makes the Ballot

Posted on January 28, 2011 by billmanzi

Rahm Emanuel, after having been bounced off the ballot (for Mayor of Chicago) by an Illinois court, has been restored to the ballot by the Illinois Supreme Court. Rahm has led this race from the start, and is positioned to … Continue reading →

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The President on You Tube

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

You Tube got the first post State of the Union address interview with President Obama. Here is the President answering those questions.

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Governor Patrick Press Conference

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

The Governor’s Press Conference on the budget. More on the budget in the days to come. http://www.statehousenews.com/video/11-01-26gov/player-viral.swf

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The Governor's Budget Presentation

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

The Governor unveiled his budget yesterday, looking to balance the books in the most difficult of times. The Governor’s budget is the starting point in the process, with the House and Senate both getting ready to produce their own versions. … Continue reading →

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Michael Widmer on Mayor's Corner

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation was the guest on the Mayor’s Corner last week. He was a great guest, speaking about pension reform, municipal health care reform, and the upcoming state budget. For my money the preeminent authority … Continue reading →

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