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Thievery in the Mortgage Business

Posted on February 15, 2009 by billmanzi

A “Sixty Minutes” piece on World Bank, which is very telling as to how we have gotten into this mess. Funny thing is that I do not hear anyone in this piece talking about the Community Reinvestment Act. What I … Continue reading →

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Inside the Republican Leadership Conference

Posted on February 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The Republicans are on a roll, and with great leaders like John Boehner leading the charge against Barack Obama, how can they be stopped? http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/499871c7f9a98736/4741e3c5156499a7/cb390b21/-cpid/351f444d6afd5e68

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G.M. on the Brink

Posted on February 15, 2009 by billmanzi

General Motors, under federal deadline to produce a business plan that will show a path to viability, is likely to ask for additional funds on top of the $13.4 billion already committed by the U.S. government. G.M. will also present … Continue reading →

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Presidents Weekly Radio Address

Posted on February 14, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama delivers his weekly radio address, extolling the virtues of the just passed stimulus bill, promising transparency in how those dollars are spent, and reminding Americans that as much as we are spending now the federal deficit must be … Continue reading →

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Gregg Pulls the Plug

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, who had agreed to take the position of Commerce Secretary in the Obama Administration, yesterday changed his mind and withdrew from consideration. Gregg cited policy differences with the President that would have inhibited his … Continue reading →

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The State of the City Speech- No Layoffs in FY2009

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

I had the honor to give the State of the City address last night, my fourth such speech. My thanks to the Board of Trade, who sponsor the event annually. I have attached the speech as a pdf, but will … Continue reading →

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Deleo Reshuffles the Deck

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

House Speaker Bob Deleo announced his new leadership team, as well as the new slate of committee chairs yesterday. In the Merrimack Valley our legislators appeared to do quite well. Rep. Linda Dean Campbell was named the Vice Chair of … Continue reading →

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Methuen Awarded Wind Survey Grant

Posted on February 12, 2009 by billmanzi

The City of Methuen was awarded a grant to study the potential for wind turbines on the site of the former Methuen Ski Hill. Methuen’s application was prepared by City Engineer Frank Russo, and I would like to thank him … Continue reading →

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State of the City Address Tonight

Posted on February 11, 2009 by billmanzi

You are all cordially invited to the “State of the City” address scheduled for tonight, Thursday February 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Methuen Senior Center. I look forward to seeing many of you there. There is no charge for … Continue reading →

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Conference Reaches Agreement

Posted on February 11, 2009 by billmanzi

A House-Senate Conference Committee tonight reached final agreement on a stimulus package. The bill agreed to would be valued at $789 billion, and details did remain somewhat sketchy. The New York Times is reporting some details: Despite intense lobbying by … Continue reading →

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