EPA tightening power plant rules. Doubtless this will make more coal-burning plants will go the way of Salem Harbor, and not a moment too soon. The agency said the regulations, which will take effect in 2012, would reduce emissions of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 7, 2011
Social Security cuts: did you call your representatives in Washington today?
I called Kerry's, Brown's, and Frank's offices today to express my displeasure with the brewing cuts to Social Security. It took five minutes while I was driving to work, and I felt like I did my civic duty for the day. These cuts, as far … [Read more...]
With six months on the job, Keating’s doing right by his constituents.
I just saw this press release from U.S. Rep. Bill Keating and wanted to share it with my friends at BMG. Keating is everywhere - all over the district - meeting constituents, touring businesses, and more. It's great that he realizes that … [Read more...]
Rep. O’Flaherty Digs Himself a Deeper Hole
I hope I'm not violating a rule against multiple posts one one day, but I am on the warpath. I had sent Rep. O'Flaherty an email privately, asking him to reconsider his policy in somewhat more temperate terms than I did in my prior post. … [Read more...]
Representative O’Flaherty: Are You Kidding Me?
Thanks to those of you who have gotten in touch with me about my quest to obtain copies of the testimony given at the recent Joint Judiciary Committee hearing on the Uniform Foreign-Court Money Judgment Act, and thanks to those (I'm looking … [Read more...]
MASSterList: LG breaks Speranzo tie for Gov Council approval – Brown adds to warchest – BCBS to pay back value of CEO severance
GOVERNOR CAMEO: Not a ton happened yesterday, and believe it or not, the Governor's Council meeting was the most interesting part of the whole day. (AP) Rep. Speranzo was confirmed by the Council for a Chief Magistrate job, but only after … [Read more...]
Health care cost battle: Must-read by Yvonne Abraham
The cost drivers hit the road to drive the health care debate: The hospitals are revving up the lobbying machine, since any meaningful cost-control program will indeed take a chunk of flesh out of their revenue stream. Same with the … [Read more...]