Category Archives: National News

Obama Names Donovan HUD Secretary

Posted on December 13, 2008 by billmanzi

President elect Obama today named former New York City Comissioner of Housing Preservation and Development Shaun Donovan to be the Secreatary of Housing and Urban Development. Donovan was a H.U.D. deputy during the Clinton Administration.

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The Obama Press Conference

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

New HHS Secretary Tom Daschle is introduced, and President elect Obama takes questions on the scandal involving the Governor of Illinois. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28177589#28177589

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The Real Numbers in Auto Wages

Posted on December 11, 2008 by billmanzi

Yesterday’s New York Times had an interesting analysis of auto wages, and the disparity between the U.A.W. organized plants and the non union manufacturers. The Times story refers to the $73 an hour wage rate often cited by those folks … Continue reading →

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House Passes Auto Bailout

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

The U.S. House tonight passed an auto bailout package of $14 billion dollars for the Big Three by a comfortable margin. From the Washington Post: The House tonight, 237-170, approved an emergency plan to prevent the collapse of the nation’s … Continue reading →

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The Return of Carol Browner

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

NBC is reporting that former EPA head Carol Browner will be named energy “czar” by President-elect Barack Obama. Obama will also name Steven Chu as Energy Secretary, and Lisa Jackson will become the administrator of the EPA. Browner is a … Continue reading →

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Senate Republicans look to block auto bailout

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

Senate Republicans, left on the sideline as the Bush White House negotiated the terms of a bailout of the Big Three with House Democrats, are threatening to block passage of the bill, which could be considered as early as tommorow. … Continue reading →

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Al Gore Pays a visit

Posted on December 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Al Gore visited with President elect Obama today, and was promptly swept up in the media frenzy over the arrest of the Governor of Illinois. In this clip President elect Obama comments on the Illinois situation, and takes one question … Continue reading →

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Illinois Governor Arrested

Posted on December 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by federal authorities today, charged with attempting to “sell” the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. In Illinois the vacancy is filled by the Governor. From MSNBC: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested … Continue reading →

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California to Pay With IOU’s

Posted on December 9, 2008 by billmanzi

The State of California, faced with an eight billion dollar deficit, will likely run out of cash by March absent measures to deal with the problem. In light of that state vendors may receive IOU’s instead of cash for invoices … Continue reading →

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SNL Features Secretary Clinton

Posted on December 8, 2008 by billmanzi

More good stuff from those crazy folks over at SNL, and Tina Fey is not even involved. Does Hillary really laugh like that? http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/493dd584be29798a/4741e3c5156499a7/da4eaae6/-cpid/db6d9802eada023a

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