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States Begin to Teeter

Posted on December 20, 2010 by billmanzi

A pretty good 60 Minutes report showing some of the real budgetary problems facing states and localities, with a prominent role for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The State of Massachusetts is looking at a $1.5 to $2 billion dollar … Continue reading →

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The President on START

Posted on December 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The President on the START Treaty, currently under consideration in the Senate. The Treaty has strong bipartisan support from a long list of Democratic and Republican leaders experienced in arms control and foreign policy. The best and most thorough debunking … Continue reading →

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Methuen Readiness Center Opens

Posted on December 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The Methuen Readiness Center, a $12 million dollar, 69,000 square foot facility on the site of the old National Guard Armory, had its ribbon cutting yesterday. We had Chairman Naughton from Veterans Affairs, General Joseph Carter, Adjutant General of the … Continue reading →

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Gordon Brown on the Global Financial Crisis

Posted on December 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Former British Prime Minister, and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown was on Morning Joe talking about the financial problems facing the global economy today. Brown talked about the new trillion dollar tax package, (he favors short term stimulus … Continue reading →

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Medicaid Costs Continue to Drain State Budget

Posted on December 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Medicaid costs in Massachusetts continue to rise at an exponential rate, with new figures showing that program absorbing all new state growth and forcing enormous cuts in just about every other area of government. The news on the prospective budget … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg in the Center

Posted on December 13, 2010 by billmanzi

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave a major speech in Brooklyn last week that has been gathering some attention. Bloomberg has been talked of frequently as a potential third party candidate for President, and this speech will not do … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan at the Wall Street Journal

Posted on December 12, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes I am fascinated with Rep. Paul Ryan. Here is his interview over at the Wall Street Journal. He talks about a bunch of different things. Items that I found interesting: 1) Yes he is a budget “hawk”, but a … Continue reading →

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The Return of Bill Clinton

Posted on December 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Bill Clinton returned to the White House briefing room with President Obama, and he put on a tour de force, with the President excusing himself while the former President seemed to bask in the short term restoration. While Obama has … Continue reading →

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Gas Outage Update

Posted on December 10, 2010 by billmanzi
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Major Gas Outage in Methuen

Posted on December 9, 2010 by billmanzi

Columbia Gas Company has informed the city that due to a loss of pressure, a gas main in Methuen has been shut down causing gas outages affecting over one thousand customers in West Methuen. There is no danger to residents … Continue reading →

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