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Republicans Come Up Short
As predicted here last month the Republican majority in the House has run away from their first promise, to cut $100 billion out of this years budget. I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. … Continue reading
Mitt Does the Top Ten
Mitt Romney, in the middle of a media blitz, appeared on Letterman hawking his book “No Apology” and doing the top ten list. Letterman better get some better writers.
PSA From Methuen Fire Chief Buote
A public service announcement from Methuen Fire Chief Steve Buote. If you need assistance in clearing a hydrant please call 978-983-8940. Public Service Announcement Methuen Fire Department Asks for Assistance in Clearing Snow from Fire Hydrants and Exits Tuesday, January … Continue reading
Health Care Questions
Monday morning, and only time for three observations on municipal health care reform. We have heard some statements on health care reform that on the surface make sense, but upon cursory review just fall apart. Lets look at them. 1) … Continue reading
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Michele Bachmann Makes SNL
Michele Bachmann tries again to deliver her alternative response to the President on Saturday Night Live. You just had to know this was coming. http://widget.nbc.com/videos/nbcshort_at.swf?CXNID=1000004.10045NXC&widID=4727a250e66f9723&clipID=1279586&showID=61&siteurl=http://www.nbc.com?vty=fromWidget_Video
The House Shuffles the Deck
Speaker Bob Deleo made major changes in the House leadership yesterday, shuffling the positions of Speaker pro tempore, Majority Leader, and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Out as Majority Leader was Rep. Jim Vallee, who was named Chair … Continue reading
Nathaniel Connors Wins SOAR Award
Congratulations to Nathaniel Connors, who was recognized with the December 2010 SOAR Award. METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL S.O.A.R. AWARD Nathaniel Connors . 11/16/10 METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL- Social Studies Scott and Janet Connors Methuen, MA 01844 Honors: Currently enrolled in four Advanced … Continue reading
Rahm Makes the Ballot
Rahm Emanuel, after having been bounced off the ballot (for Mayor of Chicago) by an Illinois court, has been restored to the ballot by the Illinois Supreme Court. Rahm has led this race from the start, and is positioned to … Continue reading
