If you know sites for phone banks, or ways to hook up and help for even an hour, could you post these HERE so anyone who can grab an hour in Boston, Concord, Wayland, where ever knows where to go? Thanks!! … [Read more...]
A Dissenting View on SCHIP
SCHIP is a federally funded, but state administered health insurance program for children that was created in 1997. Up to now, it has provided benefits for children in families with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. … [Read more...]
From Katie Elbert: New Niki Tsongas TV AD, “Yours”
Just wanted to point our new TV spot on what is at stake here in MA-05. We need everybody to help out for the final push. Please visit NikiTsongas.com to volunteer, or if you can't volunteer, please contribute to help us … [Read more...]
George W. Bush and his Iraq Supplemental Funding
The fact that the Iraq War has been largely funding through supplemental appropriations has drawn criticism from groups like The Concord Coalition, and from figures like Sen. John McCain (R - Arizona). Last October, the Coalition noted that … [Read more...]
George Continues Pissing on the Constitution
The executive order is far too broad to be constitutional. This is one of those that even the legislatively constipated Senate could and must gather the 60 votes to overrule. It is a terrible precedent by itself. It specifically forbids … [Read more...]
Congress: Either Enforce The Rules or Abrogate Them
Recently, Rep. Gary Miller (R-Cali) was seen on the Congressional floor wearing shorts, a Hawaiian shirt and slippers. Although rules may be softened in light of the summer months, this is a clear and resounding violation of the … [Read more...]
Walking through the Federal Budget Process
The budget process for federal fiscal 2008 began with the release of the President's budget in February. Congress then approved a budget resolution in May; this resolution is supposed to guide Congress as it considers the appropriations … [Read more...]
Friday quick hits
What a treasure the Berkshires are; Massachusetts' slice of heaven, as far as I'm concerned. I'm at Fuel Coffee Shop in Great Barrington, which has a very fast wireless connection. Good on them.Here's some catching up ...Jay tut-tuts … [Read more...]
Lightning round! (random dribbles and drabs)
Things about which I only have a little bit to say:A big woot woot to John Rosenthal for this: Pretty bad-ass. An NRA spokesman called it a "shameless publicity ploy." On a billboard, no less! Shocking!"TOPGUN runs for Congress":As a Naval … [Read more...]
What’s Experience Worth in the 5th CD?
Cross-posted at Marry in Massachusetts.The most candid about the experience issue was David O'Brien. He had never been elected to anything, but was redolent of politics, serving many years on the state and national Democratic committees. He … [Read more...]
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