Category Archives: National News

Obama criticism of the Big Three

Posted on December 8, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama, in a Meet the Press appearance yesterday, said that management of the Big Three had been deficient. From MSNBC: …while President-elect Barack Obama accused car industry executives of a persistent “head-in-the sand approach” to long-festering problems. Obama … Continue reading →

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Repower America

Posted on December 8, 2008 by billmanzi

The latest ad from the “We Can Solve It” group, talking about the importance of renewables and taking a swipe at coal generated electricity.

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Matthews Trails Specter

Posted on December 7, 2008 by billmanzi

Hardball Host Chris Matthews is ramping up to take a shot at Senator Arlen Specter of PA, and even though we have not moved beyond the speculation phase lets get back to looking at poll numbers. (Since the Obama election … Continue reading →

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The Obama Weekly Radio Address

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama uses his weekly address to deal with the massive job losses now occuring within our economy. Highlights from the Washington Post: A “massive effort” to make federal buildings energy-efficient by replacing aging heating systems and installing efficient … Continue reading →

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Auto Bailout Deal Nears

Posted on December 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Washington appears to be moving towards a short term deal to give finance to the Big Three automakers, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi relenting on her refusal to allow utilization of the so called greeen finance package that was approved last … Continue reading →

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Obama Selects Richardson (sans beard)

Posted on December 3, 2008 by billmanzi

As expected President-elect Barack Obama selected Governor Bill Richardson as his Secretary of Commerce. Obama apparently is a fan of the bearded Richardson! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28034001#28034001

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Saxby Chambliss wins in Georgia

Posted on December 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Republican incumbent Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia tonight won the runoff election against Democrat Jim Martin, ending the Democratic Party’s hope of controlling sixty votes in the Senate. With 84 percent reporting Chambliss was holding a 59% to 41% edge, … Continue reading →

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Obama introduces his national security team

Posted on December 1, 2008 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama introduces his national security team, formalizing the introduction of Hillary Clinton as our next Secretary of State. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/27998956#27998956

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Congress Spends

Posted on December 1, 2008 by billmanzi

The U.S. Congress is set to open the Capitol Visitors Center this week, unveiling a project that will end up costing taxpayers over $600 million dollars. With the original estimate set at $71 million the cost overrun on this project … Continue reading →

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Clinton to reveal donors, paves the way for Hillary as SoS

Posted on November 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Former President Bill Clinton has agreed to reveal all 200,000 donors to his foundation, as well as agreeing to several other conditions in order to clear the way for Hillary Clinton’s nomination as Secretary of State. From the New York … Continue reading →

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