Category Archives: National News

The President on Tax policy

Posted on April 10, 2010 by billmanzi

The President talks on tax policy during his weekly address. He speaks of some of the new tax breaks that have been implemented during his Administration. He also talks about closing some tax loopholes exploited by some in the corporate … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged | 12 Comments

Easter Greetings from President Obama

Posted on April 3, 2010 by billmanzi

Holiday greetings from President Obama.

Posted in National News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Niki Tsongas Holding "Telephone" Town Hall

Posted on March 31, 2010 by billmanzi

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas is holding a “telephone” town hall meeting tonight which will focus on the recently passed Health Care Reform bill. It is, in essence, a large conference call, with the Congresswoman will make a presentation, and I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Fifth Congressional, National News, State News | Tagged | 2 Comments

Social Security Takes a Turn for Worse

Posted on March 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The Social Security Trust Fund appears to be on course to pay out in benefits more than it takes in this year, something that projections had estimated would happen in 2016. A recent New York Times article detailed the quicker … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

The President on Student Loan and Health Reform

Posted on March 27, 2010 by billmanzi

The President talks about reform in the student loan area, promoting a program that will save taxpayers many billions of dollars. He also continues his health care victory lap!

Posted in National News | Tagged | 1 Comment

Rubio and Crist Slug it Out

Posted on March 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The Florida Senate race has taken a dramatic turn, with conservative Marco Rubio opening a substantial lead over Governor Charlie Crist. Crist was a huge favorite coming into the race, but Rubio has tapped into conservative revulsion at Crist endorsing … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Obama's Waterloo?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by billmanzi

A very interesting post by David Frum, in which the former Bush speech-writer heavily criticized the Republican leadership for tactics that led to a huge Democratic victory on health care. Frum pointed out that Republicans, by stoking and playing to … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Health Care Reform Passes

Posted on March 22, 2010 by billmanzi

The House last night passed Health Care Reform, adopting the Senate version, with a “reconciliation” piece ready to be sent to the Senate to make “corrections” in the bill. It was and is a historic achievement, and a testament to … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged | 2 Comments

The President on Financial Reform

Posted on March 20, 2010 by billmanzi

The President talks financial reform in this weeks address, calling on the Senate Banking Committee to pass a robust reform bill. President Obama talks about some of the excesses that led us to the brink of disaster, and how reform … Continue reading →

Posted in National News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Scott Brown Gives the G.O.P. Response

Posted on March 13, 2010 by billmanzi

Scott Brown gives the weekly G.O.P. response, attacking the President on health care. Is he ready for prime time? Same old Republican talking points on health care!

Posted in National News, State News | Tagged | 4 Comments