Category Archives: National News

Sotomayor Confirmed

Posted on August 6, 2009 by billmanzi

Judge Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed today as the newest Justice of the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first Hispanic Justice and only the third woman ever to serve on the Court. The vote confirming her was 68-31, with all … Continue reading →

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The President Talks up the Economy

Posted on August 1, 2009 by billmanzi

The President used his weekly talk to speak to the uptick in the Gross Domestic Product, and to talk about whether his economic policies have helped us to start an economic turnaround. Job creation continues to lag, but the President … Continue reading →

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Were You Born in This Country? No, Milwaukee

Posted on July 29, 2009 by billmanzi

The old Three Stooges routine somehow comes to mind here. This video has some great fun with the “birthers” that seem to have sway over Republican elected officials in Washington. Great stuff.

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Health Care Reform and Small Business

Posted on July 25, 2009 by billmanzi

The President spent his weekly address on health care and small business. He cites a letter received from a small firm that provides health care for eight employees but continues to struggle to keep up with double digit increases in … Continue reading →

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President Takes a Slight Step Back on Gates

Posted on July 25, 2009 by billmanzi

With the controversy around the arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Gates continuing to escalate President Obama took a step back from his “acting stupidly” remark, and placed a call to Cambridge Police Sgt Crowley, inviting him to the White House … Continue reading →

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The Obama Presser

Posted on July 22, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama held his fourth prime time press conference tonight, speaking mostly to health care, but also issuing comments supportive of Harvard Professor Gates in his dispute with Cambridge Police. The President, in my opinion, made the general point that … Continue reading →

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Imperfect Health Reform Still Beats the Status Quo

Posted on July 22, 2009 by billmanzi

The battle over the future of health care in America continues to rage, with Democrats putting up a new ad criticizing Republicans as simple obstructionists, and Republicans firing back at the old stand by of wanting to prevent socialized medicine. … Continue reading →

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Health Care Debate Goes On

Posted on July 21, 2009 by billmanzi

The Health Care debate continues in Washington, with Republicans sensing some political opportunity from Democratic disagreement over financing health care reform. Republican Chair Michael Steele launched a broadside as part of a concerted Republican effort to undermine the President on … Continue reading →

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President Obama Drives Health Care Debate

Posted on July 18, 2009 by billmanzi

The President on Health Care Reform. I had done an earlier post on this, and I do agree that reform must occur before we implode financially. The question again goes to whether the bills winding their way through Congress achieve … Continue reading →

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The Lunar Landing

Posted on July 18, 2009 by billmanzi

It is the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon this week, and Fred thought it worth a post. I do too. This was a staggering achievement, and it is even more staggering when you think of President … Continue reading →

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