Extraordinary revelations are now pouring out from the UK on a daily basis about the extent to which News Corp. appears to have perverted the government in that country. From the Prime Minister, according to the Guardian: Journalists from … [Read more...]
Archives for July 11, 2011
We Must Preserve Medicare
Dear Friends, I wanted to share my op-ed on the proposed changes to Medicare that was published in the Cape Cod Times this past Sunday. Medicare, like Social Security, is a promise this country made generations ago to all Americans, … [Read more...]
Nonprofit vendor salaries drawing increased attention
(Cross-posted from the COFAR blog) Organizations such as the Massachusetts Providers Council may still be defensive about suggestions that scrutiny be applied to the sometimes excessive salaries drawn by executives of human service … [Read more...]
My Open Letters to Chairman Walsh and Chairwoman Nassour [Updated]
[UPDATE: Via Twitter, Representative Dan Winslow has endorsed my proposed Rules amendment. Thanks, Dan--you'll be on the "Hall of Fame" page when the website goes up. Democrats/John Walsh, don't let me down!] Regarding the … [Read more...]
The Budget is Out – Yes it matters to talk to your elected official
[Crossposted from ONE Massachusetts] Today Governor Patrick signed the new state budget while last week ONE Massachusetts launched its 2011 summer campaign. With this campaign we are looking forward to engage our network into documenting … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Patrick to sign budget today – MassDOT under fire after light collapse report – Menino threatens to quit Secure Communities
BUDGET: Gov. Patrick is expected to sign the FY12 budget this morning. What actions he takes on spending items and the Legislature's municipal health care plan remain to be seen. (AP) MASSD'OH: After a damaging report on MassDOT … [Read more...]