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Wednesday Morning Quarterbacking

Senator Scott Brown delivered an old fashioned electoral whipping to Martha Coakley yesterday, defeating her handily across Massachusetts and upsetting the national applecart for the Democratic Party. Scott Brown ran an energetic campaign, and used a great retail operation to … Continue reading

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More Senate Polling and Handicapping

The folks over at Public Policy Polling have released their last Massachusetts Senate survey, and it shows Republican Scott Brown with a five point lead over Democrat Martha Coakley. I have attached the press release and the poll results from … Continue reading

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President Obama in Boston

The President swung through Boston to help Attorney General Martha Coakley yesterday, giving a boost to the campaign in its final days. And what a final few days it has been. Chris Cillizza over at “The Fix” has estimated outside … Continue reading

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The President on Banking Reform

The President talks about banking reform, and his proposal to assess fees on major financial firms in order to recoup the huge amount of bailout funds provided to the finance sector by American taxpayers. The President talks about additional reforms … Continue reading

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Suffolk Shocker: Brown Takes Lead

The latest Suffolk Poll showing Scott Brown with a four point lead over Martha Coakley has sent shock waves through the Senate race, bringing heightened national attention and continuing the trend that has brought Brown into this race when he … Continue reading

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Senate Race Heats Up

The U.S. Senate race has really heated up, with Scott Brown appearing to pick up campaign momentum, with the latest Rasmussen poll showing him pulling within two points of Martha Coakley. The sudden movement in the race has brought in … Continue reading

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Michael Norcia Wins January SOAR Award

In January we had two SOAR Award winners. Congratulations to Michael Norcia for his outstanding student record, and his very substantial academic achievements. Michael is a member of the National Honor Society, Art Honor Society, and the History Honor Society. … Continue reading

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Julia Maguire Wins January SOAR Award

Congratulations to Julia Maguire, the January SOAR Award winner. Reason(s) for Recognition: Julia is one of Methuen High School’s Early Education and Care programs outstanding students. She has completed all required coursework and is currently Interning in the program. She … Continue reading

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Health Care Bill Still Has Hurdles

With major differences between the House and the Senate on health care still to be ironed out many have assumed that key differences would be papered over and a bill quickly produced for President Obama to sign. Maybe there is … Continue reading

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The President on Health Care Benefits:Year One

The President used his weekly address to talk about the potential benefits of health care reform, including an emphasis on year one benefits. Those year one benefits have real importance, as the Congressional mid-terms will be impacted by the public … Continue reading

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