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The President Takes on…. John Boehner?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by billmanzi

The President ratcheted up his rhetorical assault on Republicans in Ohio yesterday, rejecting the potential for compromise on the Bush tax cuts, and calling for new infrastructure spending and some business tax breaks. The President laid down a political marker … Continue reading →

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2nd Essex and Middlesex District Senate Debate

Posted on September 8, 2010 by billmanzi

Lets travel outside of Methuen and take a look at the State Senate debate in the race to replace Democratic Senator Susan Tucker. Both Democrats and Republicans debated in the Tribune newsroom. I have posted both debates here.

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James Angelone III is September Artist of Month

Posted on September 7, 2010 by billmanzi

Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Born and raised in Methuen, James grew up in a family filled with a respect for the arts. Various family members have displayed talents ranging from performing in Vaudeville to apprenticing … Continue reading →

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And They Turn the 3/4 Pole

Posted on September 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor’s race, with Labor Day upon us, is beginning to really take off. Charlie Baker is up on the air with a new ad, and is in today’s Herald complaining that a new Deval Patrick mail piece is a … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair: A Journey

Posted on September 5, 2010 by billmanzi

Tony Blair has just published his memoirs and is now making the rounds to publicize the book. He stopped in to Christine Amanpour’s This Week show and talked about a whole bunch of interesting (to me) stuff. The New York … Continue reading →

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Tim Cahill Slugs with Howie Carr

Posted on September 4, 2010 by billmanzi

Howie Carr has been beating up on Tim Cahill pretty good as of late, continually pointing out that Cahill’s presence in the race could help Governor Deval Patrick. Howie has read the numbers, and he knows that Cahill splitting the … Continue reading →

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Rasmussen: Governor Race Tightens

Posted on September 4, 2010 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Governor’s race has begun to heat up and tighten, with a new Rasmussen survey showing Governor Deval Patrick leading by five points over Charlie Baker. The survey shows Patrick at 39%, Baker at 34%, and Tim Cahill at … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Three Saints Announcement and Schedule

Posted on September 2, 2010 by billmanzi

NEWS ALERT: Feast of Three Saints Announcement: Due to the impending heavy rain and high winds slated to hit the Greater Lawrence area on Friday, Sept 3rd from hurricane Earl the activities planned for the Opening Day of the Feast … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Address on Iraq

Posted on September 1, 2010 by billmanzi

The President talked to the nation last night about the “end to combat operations” in Iraq. And while conservatives talk about the evils of domestic spending, and rail about the deficits being incurred by the federal government, they seem to … Continue reading →

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Arne Duncan on Education

Posted on August 30, 2010 by billmanzi

A great spot on “This Week”, with education heavyweights with real policy differences talking about the Obama Administration efforts in this area. Superintendent Rhee in Washington has not been afraid to stir the pot vigorously. The Obama Administration has made … Continue reading →

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