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A Rich analysis

Posted on May 6, 2008 by billmanzi

New York Times columnist Frank Rich wrote an interesting piece on Sunday that discussed the so called “pastor problem”. Rich talked about the endorsement of John McCain by Pastor John Hagee, and some of the clips available on you tube … Continue reading →

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Post Office Blues

Posted on May 6, 2008 by billmanzi

The Tribune recently wrote an editorial supporting a new postal facility for Methuen, and it really was right on the mark. I have had a good meeting with the head honcho’s over at the U.S. Postal Service, and I appreciate … Continue reading →

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A progressive water rate at last

Posted on May 5, 2008 by billmanzi

The Methuen City Council has set a “tiered” or progressive water rate to replace the “flat” rate they had voted in earlier this year. In passing the first increase in many years the Council, in moving to a tiered system, … Continue reading →

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Firefighters Rally

Posted on April 30, 2008 by billmanzi

State firefighters rallied at the State House yesterday, with a focus on the ongoing dispute between the City of Boston and the Fire Uniuon over mandatory drug testing. From the Globe: Boston firefighters have been criticized in recent months for … Continue reading →

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Tsongas “undecided”

Posted on April 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Fifth Congressional Congresswoman (and super-delegate) Niki Tsongas, in an A.P. interview carried in the Herald, says she is undecided in the presidential race. She is saying that she will make a call by the end of June, and that a … Continue reading →

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Deficits do Matter

Posted on April 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The idea that deficits don’t matter (promulgated as a matter of politics by Dick Cheney) certainly has sunk in on the Republican side, with tax proposals pushed by John McCain likely to add trillions to our deficit over the next … Continue reading →

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Clyburn Assails Clinton

Posted on April 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, the third ranking member of the House and a black leader nationally, assailed Bill Clinton for some of his conduct during this primary season. In a New York Times interview Clyburn made some points … Continue reading →

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The Budget and Frills

Posted on April 25, 2008 by billmanzi

The Tribune wrote a story on the budget deliberations underway in Methuen, and I was quoted as saying that it would be a “no frills” budget. The same story also highlighted the possibility of layoffs to balance the budget, and … Continue reading →

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Tom Tancredo Insults the Pope

Posted on April 23, 2008 by billmanzi

Congressman Tom Tancredo, who ran a “stellar” campaign for President, amassing a string of showings in the one and two percent support ranges before withdrawal, has now chosen to insult Pope Benedict XVI over the Pope’s comments on immigration. Tancredo … Continue reading →

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Clinton Carries PA

Posted on April 22, 2008 by billmanzi

MSNBC and most networks are calling the state of PA for Senator Hillary Clinton. The exact margin is not clear as of yet, but the spin game has begun. The Obama campaign is pointing to a prospective low margin Clinton … Continue reading →

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