This Post editorial denounces a new Massachusetts law to allow Gov. Patrick to name a sucessor to Sen. Kennedy. The motivation behind this latest move is just as political as the last time Massachusetts engaged in situational legislating. This time it’s about maintaining the Democrats’ 60-vote majority in the Senate, which might be crucial on […]
Month: September 2009
The Nomination of Anne Ferro
The Post has a news article on President Obama’s nomination of trucking industry executive Anne Ferro. President Barack Obama’s nomination of a trucking industry lobbyist to head the agency that regulates the industry drew fire Wednesday from senators and safety advocates. Anne Ferro, the president and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association for the […]
TARP Transparency at Issue
The Hill reports on frustrations over transparency in the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP).