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More Authority for Mayors
Today’s Eagle Tribune has a story talking about my belief that Mayor’s ought to have a greater role in the awarding of school side collective bargaining contracts. It was an accurate reflection of my position and one that I believe … Continue reading
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New York Senate Survey
Our first survey over here at billmanzi.com is over the New York Senate race. With Hillary Clinton poised to resign to become Secretary of State New York Governor David Patterson has a choice to make. Who will it be? Read … Continue reading
Bush Statement on Auto Bailout
President Bush this morning announced an auto bailout plan that will have the federal government provide over $13 billion dollars in loans to the US Big Three. The companies will be required to restructure, but will have one year to … Continue reading
The Globe on Transportation
Today’s Globe has another in what has become a series of editorials on transportation policy. Today’s editorial made some key points that are worth looking at. The idea of “reform before revenue” will not solve the mess we are in. … Continue reading
The Bell Tolls for Secretary Cohen
Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen resigned yesterday amid many rumors of his impending ouster. Governor Patrick accepted his resignation and issued a statement of thanks: “Thanks to Secretary Cohen’s expert leadership, we have begun to reverse decades of neglect and … Continue reading
Bush Ducks in Iraq
President Bush, in a news conference with Iraqi President al-Maliki, had two shoes thrown at him by an Egyptian journalist. The President was nimble in ducking the first shoe, and unafraid as he stood in to duck the second. I … Continue reading
Transportation Sec. Cohen on the chopping block?
State Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen appears to be on the chopping block according to reports in the Boston Herald. Governor Patrick has been taking heavy incoming flak from key legislators over his Administration’s delay in putting out a comprehensive transportation … Continue reading
Methuen City Hall Closed
Methuen City Hall has been closed due to this storm, which has taken down power. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Auto Talks Collapse in Senate
Negotiations in the United States Senate over the bill to provide government assistance to U.S. automakers collapsed tonight, a victim of disagreement over wage concessions by the U.A.W. The Republicans in the Senate appear prepared to roll the dice on … Continue reading
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