Now this is the kind of email OfA should be spending their time writing, not the bland stream of plaintive pitches that have characterized most of the past year. Well done, and a reminder of how badly the Republicans pounded this country … [Read more...]
Archives for February 16, 2010
Rep. Markey to hold office hours for residents of Woburn and Stoneham
Residents of Woburn and Stoneham are invited to take this opportunity to speak with Rep. Markey regarding any issue concerning them at this time. Rep. Markey and his staff will also be available to assist residents with issues pending … [Read more...]
Public Option on the table.
From HuffPo Four senators have signed a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to pass a public option for insurance coverage through the use of reconciliation. Thank You! Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) … [Read more...]
Confirmed – Rep. Greene will not seek re-election
Rep. Greene says "I'm Out" After 10 terms, at 69, he wants to retire. Well, thanks to Bill Greene for his service - and this will also be a hotly contested race. He was a vigorous advocate for his constituents, and helped fight what … [Read more...]
Comcast and Cass Sunstein
From Comcast. Do they have satellite ISPs here? Dear Comcast High-Speed Internet Customer, We are pleased to announce the pilot launch of the Comcast Usage Meter in your area. This new feature is available to Comcast High-Speed … [Read more...]
Revisiting MCAS
The White House is pushing a change where states would "opt into" some common standards and assessments. This would require some MCAS updates no matter what. So there's a policy window to open up a few other questions. … [Read more...]
Vast expansion of restraining orders – protection or threat?
Mike Rich's blog post brought this new law, Chapter 23 or the Acts of 2010 to my attention. The list of items for which one 16 year old can now get a restraining order against another 16 year old is almost endless. This new law allows … [Read more...]
Bob DeLeo Hears Gambling Opponents “loudly and clearly”
The speaker told host Emily Rooney that he has heard gambling opponents "loudly and clearly" and plans to fund addiction recovery programs through funds reaped from the gambling expansion. --Statehouse News Service 2/10/10 … [Read more...]