(Cross-posed from The COFAR Blog) Did the Patrick administration cover up a serious crime last month at a Department of Developmental Services facility? That question is certainly raised by a story on Sunday in The Worcester Telegram … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Ten Essential Benefits
The Affordable Care Act requires insurance policies to provide ten essential benefits: Outpatient care—the kind you get without being admitted to a hospital Trips to the emergency room Treatment in the hospital for inpatient … [Read more...]
Protest in D.C. to save American jobs.
Thousands of hard working, tax paying Americans let their voices be heard in Washington D.C., protesting Pres. Obama's "war on coal". Many are concerned about new EPA regulations designed to crimp coal production and shut down coal fired … [Read more...]
Final Boston Mayoral Debate, Live Blog/Open Thread
WGBH, WHDH, WCBV, NECN, etc. I gave you your instructions in the dressing room. Remember to protect yourself at all times and above all obey my commands. ... You are both professionals so I expect a good, clean fight. Now touch 'em up … [Read more...]
Joe Avellone wants to be the Education Governor
Joe Avellone rolled out his education plan today and while I've chosen another candidate I'm always interested in what candidates have to say on this subject. You can read it here and I would be interested in thoughts. … [Read more...]
Single-Payer Health Care Movement in the Era of Obamacare
Last week, I testified before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing in support of the single-payer health care bill I filed this session: S.515, An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts. This legislation would guarantee … [Read more...]
Why Is the Field for Attorney General So Wide Open?
Well, that's it, really. Isn't Peter Koutoujian a logical candidate? What about Karen Spilka? What about two dozen or so legislators? Attorney General is the BEST JOB in state government, with nearly complete autonomy. How come no one … [Read more...]
Richard Tisei Could Have Called Out Speaker Boehner Over the Shutdown and Chose Not To
[Cross-posted from the ProgressMass blog. Like ProgressMass on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.] News broke today that Republican Richard Tisei, the GOP’s failed nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 and the GOP’s failed nominee for … [Read more...]
Scott Brown registers his PAC in New Hampshire
[UPDATE: The post has been modified to reflect the discussion in the comments, which seems to establish Brown registered his pre-existing PAC with NH officials rather than forming a wholly new entity.] First you list the house in … [Read more...]
Compromise bill expands DDS services to some, but not all people with developmental disabilities
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) After months of negotiations with a limited group of advocates for the developmentally disabled, key state legislators have approved a draft of a bill intended to expand services to people who are not … [Read more...]
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