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Geithner Confirmed, Sworn In

Posted on January 27, 2009 by billmanzi

Tim Geithner was confirmed as Treasury Secretary by the Senate, passing on a 60-34 vote, with ten Republicans voting in favor and several Democrats voting against. Geithner’s confirmation comes at a critical time, and he was sworn in quickly to … Continue reading →

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Rogers Seeks Delay in Speakers Vote

Posted on January 26, 2009 by billmanzi

House Majority Leader John Rodgers has called for a delay in the vote for Speaker of the Massachusetts House. Rodgers has had surrogates raising a possible connection between rival Bob Deleo and the Cognos computer deal that caused Speaker Dimasi … Continue reading →

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The Globe Gets it Right on Municipal Healthcare

Posted on January 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe wrote a lead editorial today that accurately depicted the Governor’s municipal healthcare proposal as not at all helpful to municipalities. From the Globe: GOVERNOR Patrick is asking mayors, selectmen, and town managers to make cheesecake out of … Continue reading →

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As the World Turns

Posted on January 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The antics across the land, in states near and far, continues to amaze. In New York former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno is facing a multiple count federal indictment alleging wrongdoing. From the New York Times: Joseph L. Bruno, the … Continue reading →

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From the Horses Mouth: Dimasi Out

Posted on January 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Speaker Sal Dimasi confirmed what the Lowell Sun broke earlier this week, telling the Boston Globe that he is resigning as Speaker and Representative effective Tuesday. He will give a farewell speech Tuesday, and Democrats will caucus to choose a … Continue reading →

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Patrick Broaches New Toll Locations

Posted on January 25, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, in an interview on WBUR, said that he had contacted federal authorities about the feasibility of adding tolls at all border locations. He indicated a belief that such a system could replace all of the current toll … Continue reading →

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Rahm Gets Roasted

Posted on January 24, 2009 by billmanzi

With the New York Times running a profile today on Rahm Emmanuel I thought that it would be appropriate to post this video of then Senator Barack Obama roasting Rahm at a 2005 charity event. Some pretty funny stuff here, … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Weekly Address

Posted on January 24, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talks about the need for the large stimulus package working its way through Congress. The President hit upon some familiar themes about where the spending will go, as well as his efforts to insure that the stimulus is … Continue reading →

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Governor to Cut $128 Million in Local Aid Mid Year

Posted on January 23, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick, in an address to the MMA this morning, announced a mid year local aid cut of $128 million, made against the lottery account and the additional aid account. Governor Patrick also announced that he would make no … Continue reading →

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Paterson Chooses Kirsten Gillibrand

Posted on January 23, 2009 by billmanzi

New York Governor David Paterson has chosen Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton. From the New York Times: Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves … Continue reading →

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