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Train Wreck Coming in Transportation?

Posted on June 17, 2009 by billmanzi

As the Legislative Conference Committee on Transportation nears the end of its work Governor Patrick and top leadership have intensified the verbal warfare over the final package. The Governor in recent days has complained about being shut out of the … Continue reading →

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California Teeters

Posted on June 17, 2009 by billmanzi

With California moving closer to the financial abyss the Obama Administration is saying no to a federal bailout of the State. Yesterday’s Washington Post detailed the federal concern that a state meltdown would cause a severe problem to the national … Continue reading →

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Methuen Firefighters Memorial

Posted on June 14, 2009 by billmanzi

Today was the Methuen Firefighters Memorial, held at the Central Station. The weather was not cooperative, so the service was held indoors. The Firefighters put out a hearty breakfast for after the Memorial that is always delicious. I posted a … Continue reading →

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President Obama Stays on Health Care

Posted on June 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The President, for the second consecutive week, stayed on the subject of health care, talking about the importance of health care reform and how our economy is so dependent on real reform. We have a President that understands the vital … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick on Pension Reform

Posted on June 12, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick talks about the recently passed pension reform bill, and the future of ethics and transportation reform.

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Letter From the Treasurer

Posted on June 12, 2009 by billmanzi

Although I did not do a posting on it the Globe has published another hit piece on Treasurer Tim Cahill, citing his support for a retirement under Group 4 for a campaign supporter. Group 4 is the pension category reserved … Continue reading →

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Pension Bill Passes

Posted on June 12, 2009 by billmanzi

The Conference Committee of the Legislature dealing with the separate House and Senate Pension reform efforts reported out a bill in the last couple of days, and it contained the deeper reforms that were contained in the original Senate bill. … Continue reading →

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McAuliffe Crushed in Virginia

Posted on June 10, 2009 by billmanzi

State Senator Creigh Deeds easily cruised to victory in the Democratic primary for Governor, crushing Clintonista Terry McAuliffe 50% to 26%, with Brian Moran coming in at 24%. Deeds will face off against former state A.G. Bob McDonnell, who defeated … Continue reading →

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Health Care Deal in Methuen

Posted on June 10, 2009 by billmanzi

I am very pleased to announce a health care deal in Methuen between the City and the Coalition representing the municipal unions on health care. This health care agreement will save Methuen taxpayers $1.2 million dollars in FY 2010. The … Continue reading →

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Terry McAuliffe Slugs it Out in Virginia

Posted on June 8, 2009 by billmanzi

Virginia will have its Democratic primary for Governor shortly, and recent polls have State Sen. Creigh Deeds leadingTerry McAuliffe, who has outspent the field in a large way. McAuliffe is the establishment candidate, and Deeds the insurgent in this fight. … Continue reading →

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