Category Archives: National News

The President Promotes Nuclear

Posted on February 18, 2010 by billmanzi

The President announcing tax credits to help in the building of two nuclear power plants. The tax credits total over $8 billion, and indicate a renewed support for the nuclear industry from a Democratic Administration. The President talked of safety, … Continue reading →

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The Recovery Act War of Words

Posted on February 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The stimulus package anniversary has of course launched a war of words between Democrats and Republicans about its relative effectiveness. With jobless numbers still high the Republicans feel free to declare it a failure, while Democrats pounce on obvious Republican … Continue reading →

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The Bayh Interview

Posted on February 16, 2010 by billmanzi

Evan Bayh interviewed on the Morning Joe show. Bayh continues to make sense to me despite the torrent of abuse that has been heaped upon him by some in the Democratic Party. You can just see Katrina salivating to get … Continue reading →

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China Moves Ahead (Again)

Posted on February 15, 2010 by billmanzi

An interesting New York Times story on how the Chinese are moving rapidly ahead in the area of high speed rail. Couple this with the Chinese leap into renewable energy and it appears that the Chinese identify critical national needs … Continue reading →

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Evan Bayh to Retire

Posted on February 15, 2010 by billmanzi

Indiana Senator Evan Bayh will retire rather than run for re-election in the fall according to Chris Cillizza over at the Fix. Bayh’s decision is a blow to the Democratic Party, which will be hard pressed to hold this seat … Continue reading →

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The President on Pay-Go

Posted on February 13, 2010 by billmanzi

President Obama spent this weeks address talking about the re-instituting of the Congressional “Pay-Go” system, which requires new spending to be paid for with either spending cuts or tax increases. Seems like common sense to you? Pay-go has been bitterly … Continue reading →

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The President on Small Business and Jobs

Posted on February 6, 2010 by billmanzi

The President spends this week on giving help to small business and creating jobs. A bipartisan jobs bill appears to be winding its way through Congress. Lets see if this new “era of bipartisanship” bears some results. More tax incentives … Continue reading →

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The President on the Hill

Posted on February 4, 2010 by billmanzi

The President, back on the Hill, this time taking questions from Democratic Senators. It appears that those Senators with tough re-election fights got the most face time. http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/all/modules/swftools/shared/flash_media_player/player.swf

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China Leading in Going Green

Posted on January 31, 2010 by billmanzi

For all those who have mocked the concept of investing in renewable energy I refer you to the story in today’s New York Times detailing the huge lead China is building in manufacturing in this critical area. The Chinese are … Continue reading →

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The President Visits the Republican Caucus

Posted on January 31, 2010 by billmanzi

An interesting exchange of ideas between the President and the House Republican caucus. The President deserves great credit for doing this, and the Republican leadership deserves credit for inviting him. Both sides saw the chance for some political gain, but … Continue reading →

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