Outgoing lieutenant governor said recent controversies had nothing to do with decision to resign.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said none of the controversies that have dogged him during his tenure on Beacon Hill contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. In a press conference at the State House Wednesday, Murray said his final day on the job will be June 2. The next day he will take over as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce where his salary will reportedly be around $200,000. In January, Murray said he had no intention of running for governor when Gov. Deval Patrick's term expires in January 2015. "This has been a very difficult but empowering decision," Murray said. "It has been an honor to serve as lieutenant governor." Patrick called Murray an "outstanding partner" during his time in …
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Two Needham businesses are picking up $114,500 in grants as part of a $6.8 million Workforce Training Fund Grant package given to 87 Mass. companies.
87 businesses from 66 towns across Mass. are getting a little extra money to put toward developing their staff, thanks to the Governor. Governor Deval Patrick's office announced today a $6.8 million package of grants to put toward workplace training. Two of those grants are coming to Needham: "We are focused on addressing the skills gap issue in the Commonwealth so that workers can compete in today’s ever-changing jobs market,” said Governor Deval Patrick in the release. "The Workforce Training Fund focuses on the needs of both our businesses and workers, as Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in economic recovery.” Below is the full press release from the Governor's Office: PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION AWARDS OVER $6.8 MILLION …
Cecil Moore
8:15 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
Who me, I apologize if I misinterpreted you. I read you writing "Johnson sent the first troops in March of 65. America may have sent aid prior but that's hardly the same as actual combat." I interpreted that prior to 1965, you suggested that any combat deaths suffered by US personnel where only "aid" sent by America leadership and could "hardly" be counted as "actual combat". Again, I apologize … more ›