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Attack of the Pods

Posted on November 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Please don’t ask why this post is here on a political web site! I just love coffee! Some interesting gift ideas. http://live.wsj.com/public/page/embed-3897AF15_BADE_47B4_AD77_1AD07FE15944.html

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Education Reform in Lawrence

Posted on October 14, 2012 by billmanzi

A terrific new story in Commonwealth Magazine focused on the state receivership of the Lawrence Public Schools. Why receivership for Lawrence? How about some stats? Already low achievement scores fell even further, with three-quarters of the district’s schools experiencing declines … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Tuned…

Posted on September 19, 2012 by billmanzi

We are updating Bill Manzi.com, please stay tuned.

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Methuen Primary Results

Posted on March 6, 2012 by billmanzi

Here are some results from Methuen: Republican Presidential: Total Votes = 2922. Uncast Votes = 3. Mitt Romney 2187 74.85% Rick Santorum 336 11.50% Ron Paul 249 8.52% Newt Gingrich 111 3.80% Rick Perry 8 Jon Huntsman 8 Michelle Bachmann … Continue reading →

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U.S. Intervention in Auto Markets: Numbers and Politics

Posted on February 17, 2012 by billmanzi

The U.S. Government’s intervention in the domestic auto market, via their direct assistance to American automakers General Motors and Chrysler in 2009, is receiving some real attention now that we have some results to look at. That attention, with the … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Local Aid Numbers in House 2

Posted on February 1, 2012 by billmanzi

Methuen’s local aid numbers, as reflected in Governor Patrick’s budget submission, are listed below. The Governor has recommended level funding unrestricted local aid, and has also recommended an increase of $145 million in Chapter 70 (school assistance) aid. That Chapter … Continue reading →

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RIP Mayor Kevin White

Posted on January 28, 2012 by billmanzi

Former Boston Mayor Kevin White has passed away. A truly great Mayor of the City of Boston, a “loner in love with his City”, his achievements made Boston the great City it is today. So much immense political talent came … Continue reading →

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Snidely Whiplash Takes South Carolina

Posted on January 22, 2012 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney, looking close to invincible a couple of weeks back, has bumped into major turbulence on his way to the Republican nomination. Romney lost the South Carolina primary pretty decisively to Newt Gingrich, who appears to have rallied past … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Predictions-Romney Reeling

Posted on January 21, 2012 by billmanzi

Has there ever been a more tumultous 24 hours in a Presidential race than what we just went through? From Mitt Romney flubbing the issue of releasing his tax returns to the spectacle of Newt Gingrich’s second wife alleging he … Continue reading →

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Lowell Manager Lynch at Mayors and Managers Breakfast

Posted on January 15, 2012 by billmanzi

Some video of Lowell Manager Bernie Lynch talking about the issues facing Lowell at the Merrimack Valley Mayors and Managers breakfast. I missed the very start of his talk, but he did a great job of presenting to the interested … Continue reading →

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