Author Archives: billmanzi

Yippee! Sarah is Back!

Posted on January 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Sarah Palin is back, giving a post mortem on press coverage of her vice presidential candidacy. Some great stuff here, including her criticism of the question asked by Katie Couric about what she reads. She attacks bloggers as well, … Continue reading →

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Obama, Deficits, and Entitlements

Posted on January 8, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama has named Nancy Killefer to the newly created post of “Chief Performance Officer” in the Office of Management and Budget. This appointment comes on the heels of some new deficit numbers that appear to be shocking even … Continue reading →

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Dimasi Re-elected

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

House Speaker Sal Dimasi, in a sweeping display of power, was re-elected House Speaker today, losing just 7 Democratic votes on the floor. The Democrats who voted present were: David Torrisi (D-North Andover) Jennifer Callahan (D-Sutton), Stephen Canessa (D-Fall River), … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Announces Ethics Proposals

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick yesterday announced that his task force on ethics reforms had issued its report, and that he will today file legislation that will incorporate their recommendations. The Governor issued a press release detailing the findings and proposals: Governor … Continue reading →

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Sanjay Gupta to be Named Surgeon General

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama will name CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta as United States Surgeon General. From the Washington Post: America’s most famous television surgeon, Sanjay Gupta, is poised to take his black bag and microphone to the White House as … Continue reading →

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Methuen Public Schools Closed

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

Die to the snow and ice storm the Methuen Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday January 7.

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Senate Refuses to Seat Burris

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

The United States Senate yesterday refused to seat Roland Burris, selected by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill the term of Barack Obama. The dance with Burris and by extension Blagojevich will continue today, with Majority Leader Harry Reid and … Continue reading →

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Editorials Bring Heat on Dimasi

Posted on January 6, 2009 by billmanzi

A pair of editorials today are putting additional heat on Sal Dimasi as he attempts to get re-elected as House Speaker tommorow. The Eagle Tribune weighed in, praising Rep. David Torrisi for his willingness to vote against Dimasi’s re-election. Taken … Continue reading →

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Panetta Chosen to lead CIA

Posted on January 5, 2009 by billmanzi

Leon Panetta, Bill Clinton’s former Chief of Staff, has been selected by President elect Barack Obama to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Panetta has no intelligence experience to speak of, and the Obama transition team apparently neglected … Continue reading →

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Interesting Tidbit from Governor’s Readiness Report

Posted on January 5, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick’s Readiness Report has been released, and a lot of talk and blogging has occurred over this subject already. I have attached the report below. Much of the coverage has centered on the ability to finance some of Governor … Continue reading →

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