Reader billxi writes in approvingly of the story of US Reps Jim McGovern and Richard Neal getting shouted down by teabagging thugs in Worcester.WORCESTER — U.S. Reps. James P. McGovern and Richard E. Neal were heckled and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 4, 2009
How much will we now pay in taxes for beer, wine, and spirits? WITH POLL
There are two kinds of taxes for booze that I could find: excise and sales. There are two entities which charge this tax: federal and state. Federal taxes Federal Excise Tax beer$18/barrel$0.38/6 pack of 12 oz wine under … [Read more...]
Results Of Jim mcGovern’s “Town Gall meeting”
No comment by me is necessary. http://www.telegram.com/articl... The "people" are speaking. … [Read more...]
Jeff Jacoby Sure Gets Results!
The President: Golly, another hard-hitting column by Jeff Jacoby in the Globe. No wonder my approval rating is slipping. What can we do? Rahm Emanuel: $#%$$%@%^^&%$^%#%$%$#. The President: Okay, okay, but we can't let Jacoby's … [Read more...]
Another Suggestion for New Globe Owners
Yesterday I gave suggestions for the new Globe owners and/or a start-up regarding credibility and ombudsman and Shield Law. Today I discuss hiring practices for the newsroom. Forget bull shit journalism schools, the newspaper should hire … [Read more...]
Jim McGovern Is Pimping ObamaCare Today!
At UMASS University campus in the ampitheater from 3:30-5:00. Why during working hours? Doesn't Jim WANT the citizenry to be involved? Hey Jim: I'm coming! Better have that accessible paddy wagon ready! … [Read more...]
Insurers and more pie.
As a followup to yesterday's post on Obama's eight consumer protections for health care ... It should indeed be noted that health insurers have been on board with these in this year's discussions. Back in 2007, I was talking … [Read more...]
A Classic “Beacon Hill Study”
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 3, 2009.....As they delved into the intricacies of the pension system Monday, a special commission charged with recommending reforms to the way Massachusetts funds retiree benefits hit a snag on a broader issue: … [Read more...]
Michael Flaherty live-blog: today at 1 pm
Michael Flaherty conversation Michael Flaherty is hosting a bunch o' bloggers this afternoon for a live sit-down from 1 to 2:30 pm. I'm planning to live-blog the event, and will be happy to ask him questions that you all send my way. … [Read more...]
State cautions against bisphenol-A products
About time:Massachusetts public health officials warned parents of young children yesterday to avoid storing infant formula or breast milk in plastic bottles containing bisphenol A - and urged pregnant or breast-feeding women to avoid the … [Read more...]