As we all know, there are no "death panels" in the actual health care reform bill -- that's a fantasy of Sarah Palin & Co. But there is a real death panel up and running right now: the U.S. Senate. NYT: The Obama administration … [Read more...]
Deval’s charter plan NOT essential for new school funds
Given that: Massachusetts is a very-charter friendly state. Massachusetts has been very aggressive in pushing high standards. Our governor appears to be on very good terms with the president and his secretary of education. One would … [Read more...]
There’s A Robbery In Progress…
This year someone is stealing $6,500 from your family. It's a perfect crime because you don't even realize it. Before you get your paycheck, they take the money out of it and give it to insurance companies and hospitals and … [Read more...]
Public Option Panics Conservatives
If you decided to read the extended text, well, here's a relevant news item. Insurance companies are pouring money into Senator Baucus' coffers:Top out-of-state corporate contributors included Schering-Plough, New York Life Insurance, … [Read more...]
The Gov’s big win on reform
Who is Invited to Help Governor Make Critical Decisions Tonight?
"DAILY STATE HOUSE SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 (Schedule updated regularly.) GOV. DEVAL PATRICK 12:00.....Swears in Thomas McGuire Jr. as an associate justice of the Superior Court.....441 North Main St., Fall River 7:00.....Gov. … [Read more...]
Why A Public Option Is Not An Option
The public option is not an option... it is a necessity. The LA Times reports that insurance executives want to keep their right to drop sick people off the plan for stupid reasons. The industry calls this "rescission," and … [Read more...]
Governor expected to get the budget tomorrow. Ethics reform nowhere in sight. What to do?
Some gory details on new taxes: The conference budget contains a sales tax increase from 5 percent to 6.25 percent.... The conference budget also generates approximately $80 million from the removal of the alcohol sales tax exemption.... … [Read more...]
Beyond ethics reform
The editorial offers a few suggestions: - Put legislative redistricting in the hands of an independent commission. - Put decisions about legislators' perks - office assignments, parking spaces, etc. - in the hands of an independent … [Read more...]
Join Governor’s Online Community Forum Today
When the online discussion wraps up this Friday, Dr. Jean MacCormack, Chancellor of UMass - Dartmouth will select participants from the online forum to summarize the discussions and present a report directly to Governor Patrick. Share your … [Read more...]