Category Archives: National News

Senate Passes Interim Bill

Posted on September 23, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Senate yesterday gave approval to the bill allowing Governor Deval Patrick to appoint an interim U.S. Senator pending the special election to fill the vacancy. The vote in the State Senate was 24-16, with eleven Democrats joining the … Continue reading →

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President Obama on G-20 and Financial Reform

Posted on September 19, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talked of the upcoming G-20 summit and the improved health of the world economy. He also reiterated his view that financial reforms are a necessity, and need to be undertaken to protect against the possibility of Wall Street … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts House Passes Interim Senate Bill

Posted on September 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House yesterday voted to give Governor Patrick the right to name an interim U.S, Senator pending the special election to fill the seat held by Ted Kennedy. The vote was 95-58, and the bill will now move to … Continue reading →

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Stephen Pagliuca Announces Senate Bid

Posted on September 18, 2009 by billmanzi

Boston Celtic owner Stephen Pagliuca announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, bringing a fortune estimated at $400 million into the race. He starts this race with a first rate team of consultants (including Doug Rubin), but no political experience. … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Cost Spiral to Continue

Posted on September 17, 2009 by billmanzi

A report in yesterday’s Boston Globe talked of the plans of major Massachusetts health insurers to raise rates by ten percent next year. In a system that is already teetering because of unaffordable costs a ten percent increase will create … Continue reading →

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President Points to Loss of Insurance Coverage

Posted on September 13, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama, in his weekly address, pointed to a new Treasury Department Report that the current system of health care will lead many to lose coverage in the years ahead, including many middle class families. I have attached the Treasury … Continue reading →

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The Obama Health Care Speech

Posted on September 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The President makes the case for health care reform before the Congress. The President’s speech was interrupted by Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, who shouted “you lie” when the President was speaking to the issue of coverage of illegal immigrants. It … Continue reading →

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The Presidents Talk to the Ninth Grade

Posted on September 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Some pretty severe indoctrination here, eh?

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The Obama Labor Day Message

Posted on September 5, 2009 by billmanzi

With job losses continuing the nation’s unemployment rate rose to 9.7%, as August showed a net job loss of 216,000. While it is clear that job losses are slowing,the unemployment rate is at its highest level in over twenty years, … Continue reading →

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Order of Battle

Posted on September 2, 2009 by billmanzi

The Senate race to succeed Ted Kennedy will be a feast for political junkies everywhere, and it already is producing a few sparks. Some of it a little old, but lets look at the recap. 1) The Governor has set … Continue reading →

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