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The President on You Tube

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

You Tube got the first post State of the Union address interview with President Obama. Here is the President answering those questions.

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Governor Patrick Press Conference

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

The Governor’s Press Conference on the budget. More on the budget in the days to come. http://www.statehousenews.com/video/11-01-26gov/player-viral.swf

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The Governor's Budget Presentation

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

The Governor unveiled his budget yesterday, looking to balance the books in the most difficult of times. The Governor’s budget is the starting point in the process, with the House and Senate both getting ready to produce their own versions. … Continue reading →

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Michael Widmer on Mayor's Corner

Posted on January 27, 2011 by billmanzi

Michael Widmer of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation was the guest on the Mayor’s Corner last week. He was a great guest, speaking about pension reform, municipal health care reform, and the upcoming state budget. For my money the preeminent authority … Continue reading →

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The President's State of the Union Speech (Enhanced)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by billmanzi

The President gave the State of the Union last night, laying out his policy goals (targeted spending, increased exporting, a five year freeze on federal discretionary spending, a defense of the health care reform bill, amongst other things), using the … Continue reading →

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Republicans Begin Doublespeak on Budget Cuts

Posted on January 24, 2011 by billmanzi

The House Republican majority has already begun to send mixed signals on just what it is they they would like to see cut, with the Republican leadership and the Republican House Study Committee appearing to differ greatly on what should … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Armstrong Wins SOAR Award

Posted on January 24, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Rebecca Armstrong, recognized at the January School Committee meeting with the SOAR Award. SOAR AWARD Department: Career and Technical Education Student Name: Rebecca Armstrong Parents: Robert and Alice Armstrong Address: 4 Dracut Street, Methuen, MA 01844 School Activities: … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Jobs

Posted on January 23, 2011 by billmanzi

President Obama gives his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night, and this weeks message will likely be a small preview of what is to come. The President talks about competing economically with the rest of the world, and … Continue reading →

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Michelle Rhee Was Right

Posted on January 22, 2011 by billmanzi

An interesting column in today’s Wahington Post by Richard Whitmire, asking the rhetorical question, “Was Michelle Rhee right?” The column centers on the analysis of Rhee’s tenure as Chancellor of schools in Washington D.C. and her insistence on rapidly moving … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick at the MMA

Posted on January 21, 2011 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick appeared at the MMA annual meeting today, giving a speech dealing with local aid in his next budget as well as the introduction of a new proposal for municipal health care reform. The Governor told the MMA that … Continue reading →

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