This is awesome. ST. LOUIS, May 10, 2011 / PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Peabody Energy today announced the creation of an innovative new public health initiative designed to combat the stigma of asthma among American children ages 0-18. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 10, 2011
Lawn signs work in 10th Middlesex race
Well, maybe it wasn't the signs, but with a name like John Lawn, wouldn't you expect some kind of word play? In any case, Watertown "town" councillor John Lawn defeated Republican Jim Dixon to win Peter Koutoujian's statehouse seat … [Read more...]
My Twitter Town Hall: This Thursday!
Just wanted to let all my BMG friends know that this Thursday, I'll be hosting a Twitter Town Hall (under @RepMcGovern) from 4:30 until 5:00 on Afghanistan and the federal budget. You can ask me a question on those topics anytime between … [Read more...]
Let’s Take the Three Part Pledge
An Open Appeal to the Democratic Candidates for US Senate in 2012 by Bob Massie The Democratic field for Massachusetts’ next United States Senate election has largely taken shape. We must now take time to discuss what kind of … [Read more...]
Did Holly Robichaud just flip someone off on TV?
I can't say I've ever actually seen this particular gesture before ... but it sure doesn't look very polite. HT the Masster List, which points to the hilarious video from last night's Greater Boston of the Herald's "Lone Republican" Holly … [Read more...]
Boston City Council potential candidates as of Monday 9 May 2011
Boston City Council potential candidates as of Monday 9 May 2011 Updates available by email john.donovan at cityofboston.gov POTENTIAL CANDIDATES PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 POTENTIAL CANDIDATES for … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Setti jumps in for Senate – Special election day in two districts – Gov on gun crimes – Mitt to hit Vegas
SETTI GETS IN: Newton mayor Setti Warren jumped into the Democratic primary field (AP) in the race to unseat Scott Brown (PI). The mayor's announcement gave the Newton TAB a reason to live. If you don't know who Setti Warren is, the Lowell … [Read more...]
FAIR DISTRICTS MASS TO RELEASE NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAPS; PLANS TO INCLUDE BOSTON “MAJORITY-MINORITY”DISTRICT
BOSTON— Fair Districts Mass.org (FDM) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 to release its new congressional district maps that are mandated by the 2010 Census. FDM’s new congressional districts will revolutionize the … [Read more...]
On Killing Medicare, Or, You Stand Up, They Run Scared
Oh, my, has there been a lot of news since we spoke last about the Potential Impending Death Of Medicare: obviously we’re going to have to talk about the implications of Osama Bin Laden’s death (but we’ll do that another day), President … [Read more...]