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Muni Health Care Reform in Doubt

Posted on June 19, 2011 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Senate, via a late budget amendment, has added a provision dealing with retiree health care that would negate a large portion of prospective savings that their original bill provided. The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, (thank you Michael Widmer) has … Continue reading →

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The President on the Auto Industry

Posted on June 4, 2011 by billmanzi

With jobs in the news President Obama has been eager to talk about the new found success of the American auto industry. He visited Ohio to highlight the fact that the American auto industry is back to being profitable after … Continue reading →

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T-Paw Makes the Announcement

Posted on May 24, 2011 by billmanzi

Tim Pawlenty joined the Republican Presidential field yesterday via a You Tube announcement. Pawlenty, in my opinion, has to be considered for today, as the leading alternative to Mitt Romney. His announcement has him taking the position of truth teller, … Continue reading →

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Mitch Takes A Pass

Posted on May 22, 2011 by billmanzi

The Republican Presidential field further thinned itself of serious candidates when Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels took himself out of the running today. Daniels had been looked to by many Republicans unsatisfied with the current field, but he cited family considerations … Continue reading →

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The House Gives Cities a Big Win

Posted on April 27, 2011 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts House of Representatives last night voted to pass municipal health care reform that actually saves municipalities money, incurring the ire of organized labor and setting the stage for the final showdown in the Senate. Organized labor continued their … Continue reading →

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Trump: Romney Minuscule

Posted on April 18, 2011 by billmanzi

Donald Trump is roiling the Republican Party, as he attacks not only President Obama but any Republican who is a potential competitor or who has the temerity to question his credentials. Trump has shot up to the top of the … Continue reading →

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House Steps Towards Real Muni Health Reform

Posted on April 16, 2011 by billmanzi

The House Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Haverhill’s Brian Dempsey, released their version of the FY12 Budget this week, and it contained some real good news for municipalities throughout Massachusetts. The Dempsey budget did not change the local aid … Continue reading →

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Sofia Giordano Wins March SOAR Award

Posted on April 10, 2011 by billmanzi

Congratulations to Sofia Giordano, the March winner of the SOAR Award. Reason for Recognition Sofia Giordano is most deserving of the SOAR award as both her character and academic performance are exemplary. Since freshman year, Sofia has soared through to … Continue reading →

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Methuen High School Science Fair Awards

Posted on April 9, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen High School just completed its 26th annual Science Fair. Congratulations to Mr. Harb and the Science Department for having such a succesful event. The students who participated came to our last School Committee meeting to talk about the Fair … Continue reading →

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Scott Brown in Cruise Control

Posted on April 7, 2011 by billmanzi

Suffolk University has released a statewide poll showing how difficult it will be for Democrats to unseat Senator Scott Brown, with voters giving Brown a high favorable rating as well as showing him substantially ahead off all potential rivals in … Continue reading →

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