Category Archives: National News

President Obama on Financial Reform

Posted on June 20, 2009 by billmanzi

The President talks about financial reform and oversight in his weekly message. There can be no doubt that financial chicanery has put this nation in a deep bind, and renewed and vigorous oversight of the financial sector is something that … Continue reading →

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California Teeters

Posted on June 17, 2009 by billmanzi

With California moving closer to the financial abyss the Obama Administration is saying no to a federal bailout of the State. Yesterday’s Washington Post detailed the federal concern that a state meltdown would cause a severe problem to the national … Continue reading →

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President Obama Stays on Health Care

Posted on June 13, 2009 by billmanzi

The President, for the second consecutive week, stayed on the subject of health care, talking about the importance of health care reform and how our economy is so dependent on real reform. We have a President that understands the vital … Continue reading →

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McAuliffe Crushed in Virginia

Posted on June 10, 2009 by billmanzi

State Senator Creigh Deeds easily cruised to victory in the Democratic primary for Governor, crushing Clintonista Terry McAuliffe 50% to 26%, with Brian Moran coming in at 24%. Deeds will face off against former state A.G. Bob McDonnell, who defeated … Continue reading →

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Terry McAuliffe Slugs it Out in Virginia

Posted on June 8, 2009 by billmanzi

Virginia will have its Democratic primary for Governor shortly, and recent polls have State Sen. Creigh Deeds leadingTerry McAuliffe, who has outspent the field in a large way. McAuliffe is the establishment candidate, and Deeds the insurgent in this fight. … Continue reading →

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The Obama Message on Health Care

Posted on June 6, 2009 by billmanzi

This week President Obama talks health care in his weekly message. The President has spoken about health care before, but it has never been more important. Without cost containment in health care the entire economy is in danger, in my … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks in Cairo

Posted on June 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The President speaks in Cairo, dealing with the relations between the United States and the Islamic World. While the President and the White House have downplayed expectations (no single speech…)the speech is an important part of the Obama foreign agenda. … Continue reading →

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G.M. Files Bankruptcy

Posted on June 1, 2009 by billmanzi

General Motors will today file for bankruptcy protection, bringing an icon of American industry to Chapter 11. President Obama will speak to the filing this morning. (I will attach video to this post as soon as it is available). From … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Judge Sotomayor

Posted on May 30, 2009 by billmanzi

President Obama talks about his nomination of Judge Sotomayor to the Supreme Court in this weeks you tube address. He extolls her judicial virtues, and calls for quick confirmation.

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Sonia Sotomayor Selected as Justice by Obama

Posted on May 26, 2009 by billmanzi

Sonia Sotomayor was selected today by President Barack Obama to replace David Souter on the United States Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor would become the first Hispanic justice to serve on the Court. Her opinions as a judge will be closely … Continue reading →

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