Feasibility Study for closure of the DMR facilities - Why it matters. The feasibility study matters because the truth matters. The Patrick Administration has done much to help the vendors finally close down the state-run campus … [Read more...]
Archives for May 14, 2009
My thoughts on the Senate’s Ethics Bill
I've just returned from the Senate, where I was proud to deliver my maiden speech as State Senator on the ethics reform bill, which in my mind is the most important reform bill the Senate has taken on this session. Next up is finalizing … [Read more...]
Is Governor Lynch Robbing Peter to Pay Paul?
Gov. Lynch Statement Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Legislation CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch released the following statement today regarding same-sex legislation in New Hampshire: "The gay marriage debate in New Hampshire has been filled with … [Read more...]
Nancy Pelosi and Sanity or the lack thereof
How long do we have to endure the House Speakers assertions that everyone is reponsible, everyone is to blame----but her. Between the milisecond blinking of the eyes and her bizarre utterances, the house doctor should be close by with the … [Read more...]
A nation of paupers
It comes with a bit of irony that Chrylser corporation inches inexorably toward extinction and General Motors Corp, which is receiving scores of BILLIONS of dollars in federal subsidy, will soon be bankrupt and facing … [Read more...]
Talk to Rep. Tsongas live — TODAY at 11 a.m.
We're pleased to welcome Representative Niki Tsongas (MA-05) to Blue Mass. Group tomorrow today at 11 for a live chat using the fabulous Cover It Live tool. Starting at 11 a.m., we'll be asking Rep. Tsongas questions about the … [Read more...]
Cuts that bite
These are cuts that will have teeth: The Senate's budget contains cuts for "non-emergency" dental care for 600,000 people; and health care for legal immigrants is out.From MassBudget.org: (no longer have to read pdf's -- thanks!) … [Read more...]
Endorsements in the 3rd Suffolk race
Today's Globe endorses Aaron Michlewitz to replace Sal DiMasi. The South End News, however, has endorsed Susan Passoni. The News's editorial explains that its endorsement decision was made before the mini-scandal over whether … [Read more...]
Obama and the limits of hope
Fox News: The Obama administration is weighing plans to detain some terror suspects on U.S. soil -- indefinitely and without trial -- as part of a plan to retool military commission trials that were conducted for prisoners held in … [Read more...]
The Onion: Senate concerned that Ethics Commission has too much power. Oh wait…
I didn't realize that I subscribed to the hard copy of The Onion. But clearly I must, because I picked up the newspaper on my doorstep this morning and read the following: A Senate plan to bolster state ethics rules would actually … [Read more...]