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Governor Deval Patrick’s Transportation Speech

Posted on February 21, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick announced his transportation package, and although I gave it a separate post dealing with the gas tax proposal it entails far more than that. He makes a powerful case for reform here, and without question the system … Continue reading →

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Gregg Pulls the Plug

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, who had agreed to take the position of Commerce Secretary in the Obama Administration, yesterday changed his mind and withdrew from consideration. Gregg cited policy differences with the President that would have inhibited his … Continue reading →

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Deleo Reshuffles the Deck

Posted on February 13, 2009 by billmanzi

House Speaker Bob Deleo announced his new leadership team, as well as the new slate of committee chairs yesterday. In the Merrimack Valley our legislators appeared to do quite well. Rep. Linda Dean Campbell was named the Vice Chair of … Continue reading →

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Geithner Unveils a Plan Short on Details

Posted on February 10, 2009 by billmanzi

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner unveiled the Obama program to shore up the country’s financial system today, but key details of the plan are yet to come. The lack of detail sent stocks lower, with the Dow Jones down three hundred … Continue reading →

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Obama Pitches the Stimulus

Posted on February 10, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama held his first press conference, dealing primarily with the stimulus package due to be voted on in the Senate today. He spoke of some of the real problems that folks outside of Washington are facing, and will … Continue reading →

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California Closes State Offices

Posted on February 7, 2009 by billmanzi

The State of California, rapidly becoming an economic basket case, has imposed furloughs on state employees that have necessitated the closure of state offices throughout California on a rolling basis. From the New York Times: Californians looking to renew driver’s … Continue reading →

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School Construction is Stimulus

Posted on February 6, 2009 by billmanzi

In a true sign of just how short sighted the Republican Party is now we have the spectacle of Republican senators, including so called moderates like Susan Collins of Maine, trumpeting the fact that they are working overtime to eliminate … Continue reading →

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Guy Glodis Flexes His Fundraising Muscle

Posted on February 5, 2009 by billmanzi

The State House News Service is reporting that an impressive group of “hosts” will be running a fundraiser next week for the High Sheriff of Worcester County, Guy Glodis. The fundraising event will be hosted by former Senate President Robert … Continue reading →

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The Time for Action is Now

Posted on February 5, 2009 by billmanzi

The Obama Administration, seeing momentum slip away from the stimulus package, has launched a political offensive to try to regain the high ground in this debate. The President has been wheeled out repeatedly and is now taking on Republican arguments … Continue reading →

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Who wins the big game today?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Who do you like today? Pittsburgh is my choice. Defense will harry Kurt Warner and shut down the high flying Arizona offense. Pittsburgh offense will move the ball with a balanced ball control attack, keeping Warner off the field for … Continue reading →

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