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The Libyan Adventure

Posted on March 27, 2011 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly talk to outline U.S. goals and objectives in what he described as the limited military operation in Libya. President Obama talked about how the U.S. could not and should not be expected to intervene every … Continue reading →

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Superintendents Award to Jessica Lucey

Posted on March 26, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Jessica Lucey, one of the winners of the Superintendents Award this month. Jessica has a 4.45 GPA and ranks first in her class at Methuen High School. The write up by the staff at Methuen High School says … Continue reading →

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Mayor Thatcher Kezer on Mayor's Corner

Posted on March 25, 2011 by billmanzi

I had Mayor Thatcher Kezer on the “Mayor’s Corner” show this month, talking about his tenure as Mayor of Amesbury. Thank you Mayor Kezer for taking the time to come on the show.

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The Historical Vindication of the Big Fellow

Posted on March 17, 2011 by billmanzi

As we celebrate St Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor the man that Irish historian Tim Pat Coogan called the “Man who Made Ireland”, Michael Collins. Collins remains a controversial historical figure, having made decisions that have … Continue reading →

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Angle Returns to the Field

Posted on March 16, 2011 by billmanzi

Yes indeed Sharron Angle is returning to do electoral battle in Nevada, announcing that she will run for the Republican nomination in the Second Congressional. That seat is being vacated by Republican Dean Heller, who is running for the Nevada … Continue reading →

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Speaker Deleo on Muni Health Care

Posted on March 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Speaker Deleo, in remarks to the Boston Chamber, reiterated his strong support for his plan to force localities to enter the GIC or produce a local plan that meets GIC cost benchmarks. The Speaker, in a press conference after the … Continue reading →

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Senate Polls Already?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Yes it is time to start looking at data again, with Senator Scott Brown looking toward his 2012 re-elect bid. Despite many folks rolling their eyes (too early for polling) the data contains some interesting tidbits. Western New England College … Continue reading →

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Social Security and the Deficit

Posted on March 13, 2011 by billmanzi

With all of the political focus on the deficit and real solutions to the deficit problem social security is once again a focus of both left and right. Of course any serious notion of deficit cutting has to address the … Continue reading →

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Chairman Dempsey on Local Aid

Posted on March 10, 2011 by billmanzi

The new Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee took to the floor of the House to warn that local aid cuts may exceed the number put forward by Governor Deval Patrick. It has the making of a perfect … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Wisconsin Round Two

Posted on March 10, 2011 by billmanzi

Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republican Senate, using a parliamentary maneuver that seemed to take Democrats by surprise, passed legislation that took away the bulk of bargaining rights for public sector unions in Wisconsin yesterday. The Republicans stripped out … Continue reading →

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