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President Obama Calls for Senate Action

Posted on June 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The President calls for Senate action on extended unemployment benefits, calling out Republicans for blocking action on this and other items. An attack on Republicans, but certainly not whip up the base rhetoric.

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The Governor's Debate

Posted on June 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The three way debate in the Governor’s race, with Tim Cahill and Charlie Baker joining Governor Patrick in the studio. Opinion on the winner? The Governor seemed to me to parry the assaults, and Charlie Baker was put on the … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks to the Nation

Posted on June 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The President addressed the nation on the oil spill, speaking from the Oval Office and talking about the need to end our dependence on fossil fuels. The political fallout continues, and the President is trying to stay ahead of the … Continue reading →

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Charlie Baker on the Air

Posted on June 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor’s race continues to heat up, with the Boston Globe on Sundaydetailing Charlie Baker’s role in devising the financing scheme for the Big Dig, which Baker has taken great pains to distance himself from. You can expect a few … Continue reading →

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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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