Category Archives: National News

President Obama Calls for Senate Action

Posted on June 19, 2010 by billmanzi

The President calls for Senate action on extended unemployment benefits, calling out Republicans for blocking action on this and other items. An attack on Republicans, but certainly not whip up the base rhetoric.

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President Obama Speaks to the Nation

Posted on June 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The President addressed the nation on the oil spill, speaking from the Oval Office and talking about the need to end our dependence on fossil fuels. The political fallout continues, and the President is trying to stay ahead of the … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Doc Fix

Posted on June 14, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama spent his weekly talk on the so called Doc Fix for the Medicare program. His pitch, that rules promulgated by Congress that decreased the rates paid to doctors participating in Medicare, need to be changed to prevent that … Continue reading →

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Blanche Lincoln wins in Arkansas

Posted on June 9, 2010 by billmanzi

Senator Blanche Lincoln held on in Arkansas, fending off Lt. Governor Bill Halter in the Democratic primary by a 52-48 margin. She will now face off against Republican John Boozman in November. Lincoln was the incumbent, and many doubted her … Continue reading →

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President Obama on BP Spill

Posted on June 7, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama reviews the federal response to the BP oil spill, and talks about the devastation it has caused. A continuing political problem for his Administration, and a major ecological disaster. BP apparently has made some slight progress, but oil … Continue reading →

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Obama Takes Heat From Left

Posted on May 29, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama, as the BP Oil spill crisis continues, is taking heat from both the left and the right, with James Carville demanding more attention and a tougher line from the White House. The political fallout continues, and the President … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Message From the President

Posted on May 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The President delivers his Memorial Day Message.

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Drill Baby Drill- President Forms Commission on BP Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama used his weekly talk to announce the formation of a commission to study the massive oil spill unleashed by BP. He announced that Republican Bill Reilly, a former EPA head, and Democrat Bob Graham, the former Governor of … Continue reading →

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Rand Paul on Defense

Posted on May 21, 2010 by billmanzi

Tea Party favorite Rand Paul was a huge winner in the Kentucky Republican Senate primary, trouncing the favored candidate of established Republicans by a wide margin. His victory has been heralded as a rebuke to the political class and a … Continue reading →

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Toomey v Sestak in PA

Posted on May 20, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes Joe Sestak did indeed bump Arlen Specter out in PA, which leads to a very interesting final campaign in November, with Republican Pat Toomey waiting in the wings for Sestak. This should be an interesting race, with the candidates … Continue reading →

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