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The Recovery Act War of Words

Posted on February 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The stimulus package anniversary has of course launched a war of words between Democrats and Republicans about its relative effectiveness. With jobless numbers still high the Republicans feel free to declare it a failure, while Democrats pounce on obvious Republican … 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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Treasurer Cahill seeks Federal Dollars for School Construction

Posted on January 18, 2009 by billmanzi

State Treasurer Tim Cahill, in a letter to Governor Deval Patrick, has advocated for an application of federal dollars to the Massachusetts School Building Authority that would minimize, or erase, the need for local contributions to school projects in the … Continue reading →

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The Obama Economic Speech

Posted on January 10, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama gives an economic talk this past week, warning of grave consequences if strong action is not taken. He speaks of the irresponsible actions of wall street and government. And he sets a goal of adding three million … Continue reading →

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