Category Archives: National News

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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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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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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No More Kicking Around of Michael Steele

Posted on January 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Michael Steele was dumped yesterday as Chair of the Republican National Committee, with Reince Priebus of Wisconsin selected as his replacement. Steele has been a controversial Chairman who was good at self promotion but not so good at fundraising. He … Continue reading →

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The Obama Speech

Posted on January 13, 2011 by billmanzi

President Obama gave a speech in Arizona last night, and I thought he did an outstanding job. At a time when the political back and forth over “blame” for the horrific shooting incident has taken over the media focus the … Continue reading →

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John Kerry at the Center for American Progress

Posted on January 12, 2011 by billmanzi

John Kerry, giving a speech at the Center for American Progress, which was written about today by Ezra Klein at the Washington Post. A long talk, but some interesting and valid points. Our competitive situation, especially vis-a-vis China, is an … Continue reading →

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Obama, Boehner on Arizona Shootings

Posted on January 9, 2011 by billmanzi

President Obama and Speaker Boehner speaking after the horrific shootings in Arizona. The shootings of Rep. Gifford sent shockwaves through the country. It is another scary and disappointing moment for our country. We should be able to have vigorous political … Continue reading →

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Republican Budgetary Fiction

Posted on January 4, 2011 by billmanzi

The new Republican majority in the House of Representatives has put in place many new rules and procedures, including a gutting of the budgetary pay-go rules that reflect the right wing insanity on budgets and deficits. In plain language what … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Nine

Posted on December 22, 2010 by billmanzi

Massachusetts, as expected, will lose one of its ten Congressional seats, opening the door for some real jockeying amongst the ten Democratic incumbents. The national census produced a big gain for the Republican west and south, with Texas picking up … Continue reading →

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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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