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Author Archives: billmanzi
Paterson Chooses Kirsten Gillibrand
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
Posted in National News
Tagged Governor David Paterson, Kirsten Hillibrand, New York Senate Seat
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Governor to Exempt Chapter 70 from the Ax
Governor Deval Patrick will tommorow announce that he will not cut Chapter 70 school aid as part of the overall cuts to local aid that he will announce. That news, while good for schools throughout the Commonwealth, will mean that … Continue reading
The Arrogance of CEO’S
Bank of America, finding itself in a little bit of trouble these days, announced the resignation of John Thaine, the former CEO of Merrill Lynch. Bank of America had begun to rethink the offer to acquire Merrill Lynch in light … Continue reading
New State Marijuana Laws Proposed
Rep. Cleon Turner from Cape Cod has filed some state bills on marijuana that he feels will “tighten” the referendum law passed by voters in November. From the State House News Service: A Cape Cod lawmaker has filed a pair … Continue reading
Caroline Kennedy Withdraws From Consideration
The New York Times is reporting that Caroline Kennedy has called New York Governor David Paterson to announce that she is no longer interested in being named to the Senate Seat vacated today by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. From … Continue reading
Posted in National News
Tagged Andrew Cuomo, Caroline Kennedy, Governor David Paterson, New York Senate Seat
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Toll Hike Delayed?
It appears pretty certain that Governor Deval Patrick and new Transportation Secretary Jim Aloisi will manage to get the Massachusetts Turnpike to postpone the toll increases announced a couple of months back and scheduled to be voted on tommorow. The … Continue reading
The Banking and Finance Sector Crater
On his first full day in office President Obama is facing a global banking crisis that has been getting worse instead of better, with an initial application of help from governments around the world having little impact. The figures are … Continue reading
Methuen Passes (Modified) Pot Ordinance
Methuen’s City Council gave first read approval to my proposal to levy additional fines for public usage of marijuana last night. The approval was unanimous. I did announce to the City Council that I would submit to them revisions to … Continue reading
Posted in Methuen, Methuen City Council
Tagged Marijuana ordinance, Methuen Marijuana ordinance
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