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New York Senate Survey

Posted on December 20, 2008 by billmanzi

Our first survey over here at billmanzi.com is over the New York Senate race. With Hillary Clinton poised to resign to become Secretary of State New York Governor David Patterson has a choice to make. Who will it be? Read … Continue reading →

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Obama Announces Science and Technology Appointments

Posted on December 20, 2008 by billmanzi

President elect Barack Obama announces his science and technology appointments, and emphasizes the return to real science, or science based on science, and not science based on ideology.

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Statement of Governor Rod Blagojevich

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich makes his first public statement since being charged in a public corruption case involving the potential sale of the vacated Illinois US Senate seat. The Governor took no questions. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28316774#28316774.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; … Continue reading →

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Patrick Names Aloisi

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick picked long time insider James Aloisi as his Secretary of Transportation today. Patrick made the announcement on a Friday afternoon when most everyone is concerned about the big storm bearing down on us and there are few … Continue reading →

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Franken Surges into lead

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

The sub-title of this post is “Jules Gordon’s nightmare”, as Al Franken has stormed into the lead in the Minnesota recount. There is still plenty of activity left, and no decision is yet apparent, but Franken has not led this … Continue reading →

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G.M. Statement and News Conference

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

G.M. CEO Rick Wagoner makes a statement on the announcement by President Bush of federal assistance for the big three. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28314057#28314057.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: … Continue reading →

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Bush Statement on Auto Bailout

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush this morning announced an auto bailout plan that will have the federal government provide over $13 billion dollars in loans to the US Big Three. The companies will be required to restructure, but will have one year to … Continue reading →

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Methuen Public Schools to Release Students Early

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen public schools, due to the oncoming storm, will release students early today, Friday December 19. The High School will be released at 10:45 a.m., Upper School at 11:15 a.m., and Lower School at 11:45 a.m.

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Admiral Dennis Blair will be the new D.N.I.

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC News is reporting that Dennis Blair will be named tommorow as the new Director of National Intelligence. From NBC: Sources involved in President-elect Obama’s transition confirm that former Admiral Dennis Blair has been selected as the new Director of … Continue reading →

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Richard Vitale Indicted

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

The accountant to and campaign treasurer of Speaker Sal Dimasi has been indicted by Attorney General Martha Coakley on charges related to lobbying activity and illegal campaign contributions. From the Boston Globe: Richard Vitale is accused of secretly pushing legislation … Continue reading →

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