One tidbit It's awfully hard to track down straight numbers about private insurance coverage of abortion. A 2001 Guttmacher study presents the following: The average cost of an abortion was under $400, and 74% of abortions are paid … [Read more...]
Archives for November 11, 2009
Southborough DTC Endorses Mike Capuano
Tonight, the Southborough DTC voted to endorse Mike Capuano's campaign for U. S. Senate. There were no votes opposed to the endorsement and only one abstention. The people in the room had clearly put a lot of thought into the … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day at BMG…
It's 9:30 PM on Veteran's Day and at BMG it appears to be passing without comment...so lest it be totally lost in the din of politicians, their smooth handlers, their critics and admirers, I thought a reminder was worthy of a post... It Is … [Read more...]
No apologies from AmberPaw
First, I do not consider my questions or tone hostile or shabby or somehow, out of line in any of my posts. I realize that others may see what I have to say differently. You are entitled to interpret what I post however you wish … [Read more...]
Khazei gets tangled up in his jobs claims. He should listen to FrankSkeffington.
Khazei was on WBUR on Monday talking about the Senate race -- and specifically, as he said, "jobs, jobs, jobs." But he may have created a bit of a sticky wicket for himself. He was asked about his strong opposition to casinos in … [Read more...]
Where Did Martha Say She’d Vote No In House Vote?
I didn't find it on the WTTK interview (starting around the 20 minute point.) They only discussed a hypothetical Senate vote, while denouncing the potential implications of the House vote. I didn't find it in the Globe story about the … [Read more...]
Note from Mike Capuano
Hi BMG, Mike asked me to get you guys an update about the questions being asked on his post. He is currently on an "Open Mike" Tele-Town Hall with voters around the state - some of you might be on the call. Thanks for taking the time read … [Read more...]
Lieberman: Won’t meet with constituents
Lieberman: H1N1 vaccine for Gitmo detainees … [Read more...]
{UPDATED} Our Best Chance for Health Care Reform in a Generation
I understand that some may be confused after reading recent media reports on health care reform. I want to set the record straight and there is no better way of doing that than by communicating directly with you. In short, I voted for … [Read more...]
“Congressman Capuano has reversed his position.” True or False?
Congerssman Capuano did not reverse his position on his YES vote in the house last Saturday to pass HR 3962, nor did he reverse his NO vote on the Stupak Amendment. Coakley is clear, she would have voted no on the house bill even if it … [Read more...]