First, the experience. Let's look at some recent heroes of left and right, and the length of their public service before their most recent election.*Pres. George Dubya Bush. Six years as Texas governor, which is at best a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2007
The individual mandate still sucks
Today's Globe reports that over 200,000 MA residents who already have health insurance may have to upgrade their coverage -- i.e., buy a more expensive plan -- in order to avoid being penalized by the All-Knowing And Beneficent State … [Read more...]
The Time Has Come
Howdy. odum of Green Mountain Daily here.The time has come for a New England (or at least part thereof) Soapblox/Scoop-esque, "community" blog summit. Time for we - the Yankee contingent of the "50 state blog project" - to get together and … [Read more...]
A Missed Opportunity To Solve America’s Nuclear Reactor Security Problems
(cross-posted at The Hill's Congress Blog)It is disappointing that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission missed this opportunity to help solve America's nuclear reactor security problem. These new regulations, initiated by a section of … [Read more...]
Romney and the strategy that only a campaign finance lawyer could love
TESTING THE LIMITSHow Mitt Romney Avoided Campaign-Finance Rules Governor Found Way Around Federal Caps Before Presidential BidBy JEANNE CUMMINGS January 30, 2007; Page A1WASHINGTON -- Federal law limits how much money individuals can give … [Read more...]
Tonight: Blogger’s night at Drinking Liberally
Tonight's drinking liberally is dedicated to all the wonderful folks who make Blue Mass Group a great place to be! Cambridge Drinking Liberally Every Tuesday 7 - 8:30 pm Middlesex lounge 315 Massachusetts Ave., … [Read more...]
A call to get clergy out of the civil marriage business
I am saddened by all the resources of time, energy and vitriol going toward a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. Legalizing discrimination in our constitution troubles me deeply. Eighty-seven members of my mother's family were … [Read more...]
Why regulate auto insurance prices?
An interesting piece by Bruce Mohl in the Globe Saturday that could do with a bit more discussion: Governor Deval L. Patrick's new consumer affairs chief yesterday launched a study group whose goal is to report by mid-March on ways to cut … [Read more...]
Score one for Frank Phillips
... and minus one for me. Gov. Patrick confirms that he's considering legislative pay raises as a bargaining chip for the legislature forking over control of rogue agencies:The governor said it is unlikely that lawmakers will put in for … [Read more...]
Does Innocence Matter?
- Perpetrators of violent crimes like rape almost always have a violent past.- No evidence was found at the crime scene that linked the crime to Mr. LaGuer.- Fingerprints on the phone that was ripped from the wall just before the assailant … [Read more...]
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