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CCHS Girls Roll Over Brockton

Posted on March 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The Central Catholic Girls basketball team steamrolled Brockton last night to win the Eastern Mass Division 1 basketball title. CCHS won the game 75-45 behind Katie Zenevitch’s 31 points, 23 rebounds, and 4 blocks. The game was tight through the … Continue reading →

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House Eliminates Patrick Tax Hikes

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House has finally taken up Governor Deval Patrick’s bill to balance the FY 2009 budget, with some important tax proposals appearing to bite the dust. The Governor had proposed eliminating the sales tax exemption for beverage alcohol, and … Continue reading →

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President Obama Lifts Federal Stem Cell Ban

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama today lifted the ban imposed by President George W. Bush on federal funding of stem cell research. He called for depoliticizing science, and making decisions based on sound science rather than on ideological grounds. The Bush ban had … Continue reading →

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Republicans Fight Dems, and Each Other

Posted on March 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The Republican Party, still reeling from its inability to refute the leadership of Rush Limbaugh, took some additional hits over the weekend, fighting with themselves almost as much as they are fighting with the Democrats. Much of the focus remains … Continue reading →

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Central Catholic Dethroned by Lynn English

Posted on March 8, 2009 by billmanzi

Central Catholic was defeated tonight by a very good squad from Lynn English, 71-60, in the Division 1 North Finals. English utilized a very effective half court trap that Central could not solve, leading to multiple turnovers and many Lynn … Continue reading →

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Tim Geithner Under Fire

Posted on March 8, 2009 by billmanzi

Tim Geithner, as the face of the Administration, is increasingly under fire for what many are calling a failure to take the bold steps necessary to put our financial system back in order. And much of the criticism is from … Continue reading →

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CCHS Girls Defeat Lowell 59-48

Posted on March 7, 2009 by billmanzi

The Central Catholic Girls basketball team defeated Lowell 59-48 tonight to win the Division 1 North Championship. Congratulations to coach Sue Downer and the team, and on to the Eastern Mass finals.

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Card Check Battle

Posted on March 7, 2009 by billmanzi

The battle over the Employee Free Choice Act has begun to heat up, with President Obama signaling that he is in full support of the legislation. And as the battle draws near both sides are gearing up for battle with … Continue reading →

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Governor Deval Patrick in Haverhill

Posted on March 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick visited the Haverhill Public Library yesterday to make the case for transportation reform, and an increase in the gas tax. The Governor was greeted warmly, but without question the Haverhill audience was strongly against an increase in … Continue reading →

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President Obama Focuses on Health Care

Posted on March 7, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama focuses on the staggering unemployment numbers for February, as well as the urgent need for health care reform. And before we hear any criticism let us consider what our current health care system has brought. An unsustainable … Continue reading →

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