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Shinseki to head VA

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

General Eric Shinseki, the former Army Chief of Staff, will be named by President-elect Barack Obama to head the V.A. This mornings Meet The Press will feature Obama, who will use the program to make the announcement. From the Washington … Continue reading →

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Baddour and Patrick Mix it up

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

The Statehouse News Service is reporting what aides to the Governor call a “light hearted exchange” between Transportation Chair Steve Baddour and Governor Patrick over Patrick’s bristling at continued criticism from Baddour. Baddour has been openly critical of the tardiness … Continue reading →

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The Obama Weekly Radio Address

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama uses his weekly address to deal with the massive job losses now occuring within our economy. Highlights from the Washington Post: A “massive effort” to make federal buildings energy-efficient by replacing aging heating systems and installing efficient … Continue reading →

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Auto Bailout Deal Nears

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Washington appears to be moving towards a short term deal to give finance to the Big Three automakers, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi relenting on her refusal to allow utilization of the so called greeen finance package that was approved last … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Artist of the Month

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Joan Rademacher as December’s Artist of the Month. Joan is a long-time Methuen resident and has been painting all of her life. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston and a … Continue reading →

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Obama Selects Richardson (sans beard)

Posted on December 3, 2008 by billmanzi

As expected President-elect Barack Obama selected Governor Bill Richardson as his Secretary of Commerce. Obama apparently is a fan of the bearded Richardson! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28034001#28034001

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G.M. on the brink

Posted on December 3, 2008 by billmanzi

General Motors submitted a revised business plan to Congress in the hopes of getting Congressional approval for a large federal bailout. G.M. noted in its filing that without at least $4 billion before the end of the calendar year it … Continue reading →

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Saxby Chambliss wins in Georgia

Posted on December 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Republican incumbent Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia tonight won the runoff election against Democrat Jim Martin, ending the Democratic Party’s hope of controlling sixty votes in the Senate. With 84 percent reporting Chambliss was holding a 59% to 41% edge, … Continue reading →

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Baddour discusses Transportation on NECN

Posted on December 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Steve Baddour talks to Jim Braude on NECN, taking the hard questions on transportation, discussing the gas tax (no gas tax increase this year), tolls, and transportation reform. The Senator takes the Senate position that some road privatization should … Continue reading →

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Methuen Tree Lighting Rescheduled

Posted on December 1, 2008 by billmanzi

Because of the rain this past Sunday Methuen’s tree lighting has been rescheduled to this coming Friday. The details are below. Methuen’s Annual Tree Lighting Friday, December 5 5:30 pm Riverwalk Park on Osgood St. Come share the evening with … Continue reading →

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