Category Archives: National News

Job Growth? Not With These Numbers

Posted on November 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The President is focusing on the horrific job situation, and he here announces a job creation forum to be held in December. But regardless of forums today’s Boston Globe detailed (again) the huge hike coming for small business in the … Continue reading →

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The President on Veterans Day and Ft. Hood

Posted on November 14, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama, on Veterans Day and on the Fort Hood tragedy.

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Health Care Bill Passes the House

Posted on November 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The U.S. House passed by a very narrow margin the health care bill that has been the subject of heated debate for what seems like forever. The battle now moves to the Senate, where passage of anything remotely resembling the … Continue reading →

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The President Talks of Tragedy at Ft. Hood

Posted on November 7, 2009 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly address to speak of the terrible tragedy at Ft. Hood, including the heroic response of those who were involved and our great sorrow as a nation over the loss we suffered at Ft. Hood.

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The President on the Economy

Posted on October 31, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talks about the uptick in GDP, and some of the beneficial impacts of the Stimulus passed earlier this year. The jobs situation remains bleak, and the President candidly acknowledges that. But he accentuates the positive, and speaks to … Continue reading →

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The President on Small Business

Posted on October 27, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the pain being felt by small business, and some of the steps taken by his Administration to help a segment of our economy that creates so many jobs. And yesterday’s New York Times had a story … Continue reading →

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Someone Is Reading the Numbers

Posted on October 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Today’s Washington Post talks about the real problems that state and local pension systems face in light of the massive losses of the last downturn. The story talks about the stark choices facing pension systems throughout the country. The upheaval … Continue reading →

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President Cites Republican Support for Health Reform

Posted on October 11, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama continues to push health care reform in his weekly message, citing the support of many prominent Republicans for change. The endgame nears on health reform, with bill consolidation happening now. Does Obama get a bill, and will it … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Jobs and Health Care

Posted on October 3, 2009 by billmanzi

The President’s Weekly Address, which deals with jobs and health care.

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President Obama Reports on G-20

Posted on September 26, 2009 by billmanzi

The President gives a wrap-up of the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh as well as his visit to the U.N., talking financial reform, economic growth, Iran, and the Israeli and Palestininian meeting he brokered.

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