With the increasing reliance on standardized tests to determine education policies, Frontline “raises questions” about possible cheating on test scores touted by controversial Michelle Rhee when she headed Washington, DC … [Read more...]
Archives for January 7, 2013
What’s the point of having an interim Senator, anyway?
I can think of three basic reasons why it's important to have an interim Senator in place during the five-month window between vacancy and special election. To vote. This was especially important after Senator Kennedy's death, since … [Read more...]
Frank vs. Markey? Let’s hope not.
The Globe's Glen Johnson has heard of some tension between Markey and Frank ... Frank’s frank Senate declaration rankles Mass. political world - Metro - The Boston Globe. A former colleague, Representative Edward J. Markey, was rankled … [Read more...]
AIG, JPMORGAN CHASE etc. TV commercials
Am I the only one finding the current television commercials by AIG and JP Morgan Chase and others (I just don't recall them right this second) disingenuous -- yes they paid the Government back all the money we the taxpayers lent them to … [Read more...]