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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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Obama Takes Heat From Left

Posted on May 29, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama, as the BP Oil spill crisis continues, is taking heat from both the left and the right, with James Carville demanding more attention and a tougher line from the White House. The political fallout continues, and the President … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Message From the President

Posted on May 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The President delivers his Memorial Day Message.

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Bruce Tarr on the Probation Mess

Posted on May 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Jim Braude on the Probation Department imbroligio, with Senator Bruce Tarr and Michael Goldman. The tug of war over this Department continues, with the Probation Chief suspended, and competing interests in a political war over the proper solution to the … Continue reading →

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Patrick Widens Lead

Posted on May 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk University’s latest poll of the Massachusetts Governor’s race confirms some of the trend lines apparent from the last Rasmussen survey, showing Governor Deval Patrick widening his lead over Charlie Baker and Tim Cahill. From the Suffolk press release: In … Continue reading →

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Drill Baby Drill- President Forms Commission on BP Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama used his weekly talk to announce the formation of a commission to study the massive oil spill unleashed by BP. He announced that Republican Bill Reilly, a former EPA head, and Democrat Bob Graham, the former Governor of … Continue reading →

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Rand Paul on Defense

Posted on May 21, 2010 by billmanzi

Tea Party favorite Rand Paul was a huge winner in the Kentucky Republican Senate primary, trouncing the favored candidate of established Republicans by a wide margin. His victory has been heralded as a rebuke to the political class and a … Continue reading →

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Toomey v Sestak in PA

Posted on May 20, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes Joe Sestak did indeed bump Arlen Specter out in PA, which leads to a very interesting final campaign in November, with Republican Pat Toomey waiting in the wings for Sestak. This should be an interesting race, with the candidates … Continue reading →

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Whither Arlen Specter?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by billmanzi

PA incumbent Senator Arlen Specter, considered a shoo in for the Democratic nomination for Senate just a short time ago, is on the ropes and fighting for political survival today, with Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak appearing to take the lead … Continue reading →

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