Category Archives: National News

President Obama on Katrina Recovery

Posted on August 29, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about the continuing recovery effort in the Gulf Coast area impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

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Governor Patrick on Loss of Senator Kennedy

Posted on August 27, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick talks about the loss of Senator Edward Kennedy. The request made by the Senator to allow the seat to be filled pending the special election appears to be gaining some ground, with the Governor speaking in favor. … Continue reading →

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Edward M. Kennedy 1932-2009

Posted on August 26, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Edward Kennedy has died after a long battle with brain cancer, ending one of the most successful Senate careers in the history of our country. Senator Kennedy is the last of the brothers that had such a huge impact … Continue reading →

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President to Re-Appoint Bernanke

Posted on August 25, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama is expected to re-appoint Ben Bernanke as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve this morning, ending speculation on a job critical to the U.S. economic recovery. Bernanke is a Republican first appointed by President George W. Bush. The … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Looks to the Future

Posted on August 20, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Ted Kennedy has authored a letter to Governor Patrick, Senate President Murray and Speaker Deleo asking that consideration be given to a modification of Massachusetts law that would allow the Governor to make an interim appointment to the United … Continue reading →

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The Public Option on the Chopping Block?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by billmanzi

The Obama Administration sent out some of its top guns to the Sunday talk show circuit and appears to be signaling that it can accept a health care bill that does not have the public option included. The subtle shift … Continue reading →

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Woodstock 40 Years Later

Posted on August 16, 2009 by billmanzi

The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock! Where did all that time go??? The concert still draws quite a bit of conversation, and whatever your thoughts the musical talent assembled was really quite extraordinary. Here is Carlos Santana and young drummer Michael … Continue reading →

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All Health Care, All the Time

Posted on August 15, 2009 by billmanzi

The President again stays on the subject of health care reform. He debunks the more obvious lies emanating from the attack machine of the right, especially the “death panel” rumor embraced by so many Republicans, including from some who have … Continue reading →

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Does Cheney Have Bush Hate Syndrome?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The former Vice President Dick Cheney has reemerged to lay the groundwork for his upcoming memoirs, indicating in some “informal” conversations that former President Bush moved away from his advice in his second term. There is no question that Cheney … Continue reading →

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The Obama Message on Health

Posted on August 9, 2009 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address talking health care reform while also talking up some of the recent unemployment numbers. He took some time to dispel some of the outlandish claims being put forth by the defenders of the health … Continue reading →

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