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Category Archives: National News
Medicare: You Reap……
Quite a thing to hear Republicans complaining about Democratic demagoguery on Medicare. It is even more astounding to hear them step up and demand that Democrats actually participate in the debate, and act all grown up and responsible. Yes the … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care Reform, National News
Tagged Medicare, Medicare Reform, Rep. Paul Ryan
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Democrat Hochul Wins in NY 26th
Democrat Kathy Hochul won a decisive victory over Republican Jane Corwin in New York’s special election in the predominantly Republican district in upstate New York. Hochul, with 90% reporting, took 48%, to 42% for Corwin, with Tea Party candidate Jack … Continue reading
New York's 26th Congressional Referendum on Medicare?
A special election in New York State’s 26th Congressional District to fill the seat of resigned Republican Christopher Lee is heating up, with national coverage (and money) descending on a race that should be easily Republican. Democrat Kathy Hochul has … Continue reading
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Tagged Jane Corwin, Kathy Hochul, Medicare, New York Congressional 26th, Rep. Paul Ryan
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Gingrich Withers on the Vine
Newt Gingrich’s presidential candidacy appears over before it even began, with howls of protest from Republicans over his comments on Meet the Press and new questions about large bills to Tiffany’s. Gingrich was forced to make a call of apology … Continue reading
Newt Against Right Wing Social Engineering
Newt Gingrich went on Meet the Press today and gave a qualified endorsement to the individual mandate, indicating that people need to take responsibility for paying for their own health care. He also rejected, in pretty stark terms, the proposal … Continue reading
Mitt Swims Against Republican Tide
Mitt Romney, seeking to extricate himself from conservative ire over his support for Massachusetts health care reform, gave a speech in Michigan to talk about that effort and what he sees as the differences with the federal health care effort … Continue reading
Newt Takes the Plunge
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich announced his presidential candidacy yesterday and I have to admit that I am delighted. Newt has been the type of Republican that tends to roll all over the deck, eschewing discipline and firing from all angles, … Continue reading
Mayor Setti Warren to Visit Methuen
Newly announced Senate candidate Setti Warren will be visiting Methuen on Tuesday May 17th at 8:00 a.m. at the Irish Cottage. All are welcome to attend. This is not a fundraiser but a chance to hear Mayor Warren talk about … Continue reading
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Tagged Massachusetts Senate Race, Setti Warren
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