Month: September 2009

Politicking in Massachusetts

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 […]

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 […]