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Caroline Steps out (Gingerly)

Posted on December 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Caroline Kennedy, taking increasing flak from within New York’s Democratic establishment, has started to interact a little bit more with the media, granting the Associated Press and the New York Times interviews. This clip from MSNBC has some highlights. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Merrimack Valley Christmas Tournament

Posted on December 27, 2008 by billmanzi

I did not have a chance to make it to the first day of the Boys Basketball Christmas Tourney being played this year in Lawrence, but I am sure there was some great basketball played. Methuen lost to the undefeated … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to All

Posted on December 25, 2008 by billmanzi

Merry Christmas to all. I have included one of my favorite pop Christmas tunes from the Bare Naked Ladies, with Sarah Maclachlan. Enjoy the holiday! christmas-bare-naked-ladies-sarah-mclachlan-god-rest-ye-merry-gentlemen

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Answering the boo birds

Posted on December 24, 2008 by billmanzi

The comment section over at the Eagle Tribune is a very popular section of their online edition, with folks given a chance to comment on the story of the day and mix in praise and criticism of public officials and … Continue reading →

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More Authority for Mayors

Posted on December 24, 2008 by billmanzi

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

Posted on December 20, 2008 by billmanzi

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 →

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Bush Statement on Auto Bailout

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

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 →

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The Globe on Transportation

Posted on December 17, 2008 by billmanzi

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 →

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The Bell Tolls for Secretary Cohen

Posted on December 16, 2008 by billmanzi

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 →

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Arne Duncan to be named Education Secretary

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The Washington Post is reporting that President elect Obama will name Chicago School Superintendent Arne Duncan as his Secretary of Education. Duncan will be named tommorow. From the Post: President-elect Barack Obama will name Chicago public schools superintendent Arne Duncan … Continue reading →

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