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Toll Increases Delayed

Posted on March 19, 2009 by billmanzi

The Governor today agreed to accept the legislative position that the toll increases voted by the Mass Pike Board be delayed, thereby taking away the March 29th deadline he had effectively imposed on the legislature to vote a gas tax … Continue reading →

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Merrimack Valley Teens Paint for Peace

Posted on March 19, 2009 by billmanzi

Merrimack Valley Teens Paint for Peace Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps launches peace effort WHAT: Youth from across the Merrimack Valley will take a stand for peace by painting doves on their streets and their neighborhood through Opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Another Apology From Jim Aloisi

Posted on March 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi was forced to apologize yet again for his comments on the blog Blue Mass Group, where he took the Boston Globe to task for writing a story on the work status of his sister Carol … Continue reading →

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Governor Retreats on Insurance Appeals Board

Posted on March 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, having a tough couple of weeks politically, retreated in the face of overwhelming opposition on the issue of the abolition of the Insurance Board of Appeals. The Board, which enables consumers to appeal insurance decisions on “at … Continue reading →

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The RNC Hits Dodd

Posted on March 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Here is an ad being run by the RNC that hits Senator Chris Dodd pretty hard. Unlike most RNC drivel this one actually was pretty clever.

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AIG Takes the Heat

Posted on March 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The announcement of bonuses at AIG has triggered a firestorm of protest, and brought a strong condemnation from President Obama. From the Wall Street Journal; “This is a corporation that finds itself in financial distress due to recklessness and greed,” … Continue reading →

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Governor Mark Sanford and the Stimulus

Posted on March 17, 2009 by billmanzi

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has become embroiled in an increasingly testy dispute with the Obama Administration and other elected officials from South Carolina over his potential refusal of federal stimulus money. Sanford’s latest effort, an attempt to get the … Continue reading →

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Molori at St Pats

Posted on March 16, 2009 by billmanzi

John Molori takes to the stage this Saturday at Methuen’s St Patrick’s event, and hits just about everyone. He needed an armed guard to leave the hall.

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Cantor on Meet the Press

Posted on March 15, 2009 by billmanzi

House minority whip Eric Cantor visited Meet the Press today, and I thought the appearance merited a look. Notice Cantor stumble badly when he criticizes earmarks, and then agrees that he has voted for thousands of them. Look how difficult … Continue reading →

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The Molori Teaser

Posted on March 15, 2009 by billmanzi

I am getting a lot of calls for the John Molori video from this years St Pat’s event. It is indeed coming, but for now I will give you a teaser by playing his spot from last years event. Enjoy!

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