Of course, it is a PRO-TAX PROTEST, that's why they get the coverage they do from the ole, agenda-pushing BG.
"Activists denounce education cuts at State House rally; Districts facing woes despite stimulus funds" by Matt Viser, Globe Staff | March 25, 2009
Hundreds of education activists swarmed the State House yesterday, staging a rally to draw attention to drastic budget cuts local school districts face despite aid in the form of federal stimulus money.
"Every school district is looking at layoffs and program cuts, even with stimulus aid," Leslie Nicholson, the state director for Stand for Children, said in a written statement. "And families everywhere feel a sense of urgency about protecting children from recession fallout."
How many times I gotta put them up?
The State Budget Swindle
Governor Guts State Services
Pigs at the State Trough
A Slow Saturday Special: Statehouse Slush Fund
Hollywood S***s on Massachusetts
Somehow, the activists never see it(?).
The group, which held the rally in Gardner Auditorium, called on lawmakers to implement new taxes and give cities and towns more tools to raise revenue and drive down healthcare costs. Lawmakers have not yet voted on whether to let municipalities raise taxes on meals and hotels, a proposal that has been pushed by Governor Deval Patrick.
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Why the Nation Doesn't Need Massachusetts Health Care
Massachusetts Health Care Takes a Seat on the S***ter
Yeah, right, let's get those health costs down, pffffffffttt!!
After the rally, residents from more than 90 cities and towns dispersed to deliver to lawmakers about 7,500 postcards carrying a plea: "All children deserve a quality education. All means all."
I agree; let's MAKE IT ALL FREE! Let's STOP the TRILLIONS going for WARS and BANKS and GIVE it to the KIDS!!!!!
Speakers at the event, which was hosted by House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, included Boston public schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson, Lowell City Manager Bernard F. Lynch, and Representative Jay Kaufman, a Lexington Democrat and chairman of the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Big photo op as they lop away aid!
The statewide organization, which has members in more than 70 communities, is also seeking more early education and expanded-day programs. They told lawmakers that with 10,000 Massachusetts students a year dropping out of school, children need quality education now and can't wait for the economy to turn around.
Because IT'S BORING and a PACK of LIES!!!!!
Patrick announced $162 million in federal stimulus money for the state's public colleges and universities yesterday. Last week, Patrick said that he wanted to allocate $168 million to school districts that would otherwise fall below state-mandated funding levels. All told, the state is expecting US aid of $819 million to spend on public education over the next 27 months.
Yeah, they really came to the rescue!
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