Blue Mass Group

Reality-based commentary on politics.

Sir Edward

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Here's a nice excerpt from British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's speech to Congress today, courtesy of the C-SPAN video library.  Our heartiest congratulations to the newest (honorary) member of the Most Excellent Order of the British … [Read more...]

Is AIG too big to save?

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Last night we learned that AIG would have "made available" to it another $30 billion in taxpayer funds.  The government also loosened the repayment terms on the at least $150 billion already down the AIG rabbit hole, because otherwise … [Read more...]

Gambling roundup

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Here's a little update on the latest in casino world.  In the big picture, we don't know much, because there's as yet no word as to whether, when, and to what extent the Governor will file a casino, slots, or other expanding gambling … [Read more...]

Curiosities from today’s papers

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You can always find something that'll raise your eyebrows. Brian Mooney has an interesting story on the state legislature's magic trick of "cutting" $11 million from its budget without actually, you know, cutting anything.  It's … [Read more...]

Looming financial apocalypse at the Pike

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The details are mind-numbingly complicated, but it turns out that, due to a brewing perfect storm of factors, the Turnpike Authority may soon find itself on the hook for a loan payment of nearly $400 million.  Needless to say, it … [Read more...]

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