http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/22/stocks-socialized-us-countries-reagan_n_882270.html Ahem: American traders aren't likely to take kindly to the suggestion that big government might be good for the stock market. But data from … [Read more...]
Archives for June 22, 2011
A Supplemental Strategy to be Teamed With Re-Invention of Keynesian Econ.
I came across a very insightful piece that is much more articulate in nature than some of the rants that are spewed from my mouth and keyboard on most occasions. It was posted at my craziest of relatives favorite source of communisms … [Read more...]
Pioneer Exclusive: After Dozens of Rounds of Layoffs, More State Employees Than Before
By Michael Morisy June 22nd, 2011 Even after dozens of rounds of layoffs and promises of cutbacks state employment continued to be a growth industry in Massachusetts through the recession, according to analysis of data from the … [Read more...]
Mike Festa Exonerated – The power of the press
A couple of days ago the Boston Globe published an article “Carroll Center lauds work of its forced-out leader.” The article clearly states that the Carroll Center board made “no finding of harassment.” In brief, Mike Festa resigned … [Read more...]
Pioneer’s Open Letter to Secretary Gregory Bialecki
From Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios For the past several months, on radio, in newspapers and the blogosphere, we have been engaging in a debate with you and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development on how to … [Read more...]
Gore: Obama Has Failed To Lead On Climate Change
Via TPM. Al Gore writes for Rolling Stone on what a crushing disappointment this president has been -- only on the most crucial issue on the planet. Barack Obama's approach to the climate crisis represents a special case that requires … [Read more...]
Boston blogger outrages legislators
As I noted on this date two years ago, but think bears repeating, "frank exchanges of views" on political subjects, as diplomats say, is not a recent phenomenon. The Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities reminds readers that on this … [Read more...]
The Year’s Most Predictable “Bombshell”: Accountable Care Organizations Won’t Work
WBUR's online health care blog, "CommonHealth," has a flashy headline article today titled Massachusetts Attorney General Drops Health Reform Bombshell. What's the bombshell? That the state's proposal to control health care costs by … [Read more...]
HULL DEMOCRAT TO CHALLENGE HEDLUND: STEVE MAY SEEKS TO UNSEAT INCUMBENT
Hull Democrat, Steve May has filed the papers necessary to run for the Plymouth and Norfolk Senate Seat with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. May is the Executive Director of the Forum on Genetic Equity, a non-profit … [Read more...]
Mr. Lynne’s Corner
(Cross posted at Left in Lowell) OK, it seems that the blog [LeftInLowell] has been a little slower as of late. Thankfully, Jack has added his own special blend of herbs and spices to our recipe. But it still feels like it could use … [Read more...]