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Video: Gov. Deval Patrick's Fiscal Action Plan |
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On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, faced with an estimated budget deficit
of $1.4 billion, Governor Deval Patrick started implementing a fiscal
action plan to close the gap that includes more than $1 billion in
immediate cuts and spending controls across state government,
identifying additional revenues and a responsible draw on reserves. The
announcement comes as the Administration has revised the state's
revenue estimate, on which the budget is built, by approximately $1.1
billion.
View Gov. Patrick's full video announcement at Mass.gov...
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Senate Approves Financial Bailout Bill |
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The US Senate voted tonight on the financial markets bailout bill. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry voted in favor of the bill, while Senator Ted Kennedy, who was not in attendence did not vote. The voting tally was 74 in favor and 25 against. Having attained a minimum of 60 votes in the affirmative, the bill as amended was passed and will be sent back to the House. Both presidential candidates McCain and Obama voted in favor of the bill, as did Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden, who also voted yes.
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New Book "Angler" Exposes Dick Cheney's Abuse of Power |
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Keith Olberman of MSCNC's Countdown, interview's author Barton Gellman whose new book, "Angler" exposes Vice President Dick Cheney's manipulation of the Vice Presidential nomination process during George Bush's run for the Presidency, effectively choosing himself while side-stepping the instrusive vetting procedure he subjected the other candidates to — abusing his power as the selection committee head.
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