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Michelle Obama and WAL-MART

July 5, 2007 By truthteller2007

But the real reason I oppose him is his wife's deep connections to WAL-MART.  Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times published an article about this highly controversial connection in May.  According to Sweet, Michelle Obama is no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2008, barack-obama, big-box-ordinance, chicago, michelle-obama, presidency, primary, richard-daley, wal-mart

Let ‘Em Know: Wal-Mart Tax Loophole Has Got To Go.

March 8, 2007 By joeltpatterson

Wal-Mart's tax loophole which allows them to deduct the rent money they pay to themselves is costing us.  There are more than 20 Wal-Marts in Massachusetts, according their store locator.  They are located in cities like North … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: education, massachusetts, tax-loopholes, wal-mart

Wal-Mart, Massachusetts, and a health care fork

February 20, 2007 By Charley on the MTA

The Globe's op-ed page neatly runs down the implications of Wal-Mart & Friends' recent calls for universal health care, with this bottom line: It's going to take more government involvement, and therefore more tax money.It's fascinating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: edwards, health-care, massachusetts, national, seiu, wal-mart, wyden

Union Friday Returns!

October 14, 2006 By shai-sachs

The biggest news is the terrible Kentucky River decision from the NLRB.  In this decision, issued on September 29 and released Oct. 3, the NLRB ruled that employees who spend as little as 10 - 15% of their time overseeing other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: afl-cio, labor-movement, nlrb, seiu, unions, wal-mart

Health Care conferees: Stop digging, please

January 23, 2006 By Charley on the MTA

WBUR's Martha Bebinger had another intriguing report about the health care conference committee, which apparently is likely to produce a bill within a couple of weeks. The word is that DiMasi and Trav have become more personally involved. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cvs, dimasi, dunkin-donuts, health-care, massachusetts, travaglini, uninsured, wal-mart, wbur

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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
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If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
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It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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