Posts Tagged ‘president’
Bay State could lose $200m in funding
Massachusetts could lose more than $200 million in funding this year — and quite possibly similar amounts each year for the foreseeable future — as the incoming Republican congressional leadership and President Obama take aim at earmarked spending projects. Originally posted [...]
Scott Brown: I’ve Got Your 2012
Senator Scott Brown won't speculate about the 2012 election or any possible opponents. He says he's focused on representing Massachusetts. In his words: "Give me a break. I’m not concerned about my job, I’m concerned about the jobs of every other citizen in Massachusetts and throughout [...]
Gates, Obama urge repeal of military’s gay ban
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is encouraging Congress to act before year's end to repeal the ban on gays serving openly in the military. It's a position shared by his boss, the president. More here: Gates, Obama urge repeal of military's gay ban
Bush to speak with Lauer, Winfrey, Leno, others
The world will soon be hearing a lot from former President George W. Bush. After relative silence since leaving office in 2009, Bush will be on the air throughout next week and beyond in promotion of his memoir, "Decision Points," which comes out Tuesday. Along with previously announced TV [...]
Bite Size News, November 5: Transactions Edition
Image by kmacgray from photos tagged "Bostonist" on Flickr . Edaville Railroad in Carver is for sale and could close if the owners can't find a buyer. Haverhill is opposed to plans to tear down the St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church and replace it with a Burger King. Take a [...]
Boehner calls for smaller, less costly government
House Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner pledged Wednesday that Republicans will use their new majority to seek a "smaller, less costly, and more accountable government," and said he hoped President Barack Obama would join them. See the original post: Boehner calls for smaller, less costly [...]
Obama to take responsibility for voter frustration
President Barack Obama will assume some responsibility for voters' frustrations that boiled up in elections that cost Democrats dearly. Go here to see the original: Obama to take responsibility for voter frustration
Republicans promise an era of limited government
Emboldened by a commanding House majority and Senate gains, Republican leaders vowed Wednesday to deliver on their "golden opportunity" to roll back the size of government and President Barack Obama's signature health care law. Read more here: Republicans promise an era of limited government [...]
Patrick, Mass. Dems. Win; GOP Takes D.C. House
Image labeled "Bostonist" by Truck Stop Tea Party The Republicans took control of the House of Representatives last night. Rick Holmes wrote about the " big picture " of the election at the Mass. Politics Blog. He wrote, in part, "Still, to whatever extent people thought Obama didn’t do [...]
At No. 1, Lil Wayne redefines stardom behind bars
He had the top-selling album in the country a few weeks ago. He's on the president's iPod. He's on the charts with two singles and a collaboration on a third. He's on Facebook with updates for the more than 14 million people following them. He is, in every respect, on. Read the rest here: At [...]
