Recognizing that controlling health care costs is a shared responsibility, the bill provides oversight of health insurance company and provider rates by the Division of Insurance and the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 10, 2010
Mass SJC Repeals Second Amendment
Trash journalism, trash society. http://www.informationliberati... I was looking for some grandma getting tazed but I will settle for this. http://www.rense.com/general89... Should we start saying, I am Sparticus, I am Joe Stack? To … [Read more...]
I usually like earmarks, but sometimes I don’t. Soooo
In what looks like another step in the right direction, House Democrats will no longer award contracts to for-profit companies through earmarks in appropriations bills. Sure, it came after a move to clear subcommittee members of any … [Read more...]
Hey BMGers
I just wanted to update everyone regarding the state rep campaign. You can now follow me on twitter @ medeiros4rep. I have to give credit to EB3, his information was very helpful. I have always been an advocate for less … [Read more...]
Howard Dean: 40 Senators support a public option
Email from Democracy for America (no link): With 40 Senators on the record in support of passing a public option by majority vote, we've proven that the majority of Senate Democrats are ready to get the job done. All it takes now is … [Read more...]
Letter to Representative Markey
I just wrote this letter to my Representative Markey, and wanted to share it with you guys here. Dear Representative Markey, I have two concerns to share with you. First, the stimulus. In your newsletter tou are saying "In Massachusetts, … [Read more...]
Patrick says “no” to racinos
An interesting development. Patrick told the Herald he would reject a compromise that would allow slots at racetracks up until the first resort-style casino is built in the Bay State. "I don't think we will ever get the destination resort … [Read more...]
Rating agencies still *heart* the Gov’s fiscal management; Patrick’s winning streak continues
In the following quote, I have helpfully inserted the party to which the state's current Governor belongs. A number of states have seen their credit rating downgraded over the last two years, as the global recession impacts state revenue … [Read more...]
Cahill criticizes state land sales
Thank you for taking the time to contact the Cahill Campaign -- we sincerely apologize for the delay in getting back to you! Thank you also for your detailed description of the Patrick administration's decisions to shut state run … [Read more...]
John Yoo and The “Al Qaeda Seven”
A group called Keep America Safe has published an ad (video available at KAS's website) criticising several Justice Department lawyers for having represented Guantanamo Bay detainees. I was glad to read that many prominent lawyers in … [Read more...]