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Pension Reform?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by billmanzi

Professor Edward Glaeser, who writes on a regular basis for the Boston Globe, penned an article on public pensions a couple of months back. It raised some very interesting concepts, which included a call for additional centralization (getting rid of … Continue reading →

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Independents in the Senate Race!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by billmanzi

There has been a flurry of polling activity in the U.S. Senate race, with most showing a movement to Elizabeth Warren, but all showing a still tight race. My polling house preference is Suffolk, and David Paleologos. So as I … Continue reading →

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Any Party Switchers Out There?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Any Democrats think that Scott Brown won last nights debate, or any Republicans think that Elizabeth Warren won the debate? Just curious about whether there are any folks looking at this from outside a totally partisan prism. My question does … Continue reading →

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Lets Get Ready to Rumble Round One

Posted on September 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown held the first in a series of debates last night and it didn’t take long for Scott Brown to come out swinging on the “character issue”, hitting Warren right off the bat on the so … Continue reading →

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Nevins Library Annual Book Sale

Posted on September 20, 2012 by billmanzi

From the Nevins Library Web site! Friends of the Nevins Library Annual Book Sale begins with a paid Preview Night on Friday, September 21st 5:00PM to 8:00PM.  Cost is $20.00 per person.  On Saturday, September 22nd, the event runs from 9:00AM to … Continue reading →

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Why Romney Can't Make the Bold Move

Posted on September 19, 2012 by billmanzi

Scott Lehigh wrote a great column today, trying to give Mitt Romney some advice that might help bring oxygen to a campaign turning blue. Lehigh made the common sense suggestion that Romney immediately call for the adoption of Simpson-Bowles in … Continue reading →

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The Blog is Back

Posted on September 19, 2012 by billmanzi

The billmanzi.com blog, retired while I took a hiatus to run for Senate, is back. (Obviously much sooner than I would have preferred.) We will be back to talking with local, state, and national figures, and hopefully will have other … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Tuned…

Posted on September 19, 2012 by billmanzi

We are updating Bill Manzi.com, please stay tuned.

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The Ryan Proposal

Posted on March 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Once again Paul Ryan has produced a “budget” for the U.S. House, taking aim at entitlement spending and claiming (again) to be making the tough choices that President Obama and the Democrats refuse to make. Does he hit the mark? … Continue reading →

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Michael Collins, the Father of Ireland

Posted on March 17, 2012 by billmanzi

A “reprint” of my piece from last year on Michael Collins, which was published in the Tribune. Happy St Patrick’s Day. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor the man that Irish historian Tim … Continue reading →

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