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NECN Newsnight: Summit ends, talks continue

President Bush held a meeting with Congressional leaders, and both presidential candidates. It seems that the hoped for agreement on the Wall Street bailout collapsed. Alabama Republican Senator Richard Shelby presented information to the meeting that may have been convincing.

So what does all of this mean for the first presidential debate? John McCain has vowed to sit out, unless a deal is struck. Jim Braude is joined by Mary Fifield of Mary Fifield Associates, and served as press secretary to Michael Dukakis. Vinny deMacedo is the Republican State Representative from Plymouth, Massachusetts.

View Here. (NECN, September 25, 2008)

Casino Bill

Is the casino bill coming back from the dead?

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has proposed licensing three casino gambling resorts in the state, including one in Greater Boston. House lawmakers nixed the plan. But, will the bill come back in the next session?

Legislator of the Year

Clerks Name deMacedo Legislator of the Year

The Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association (MTCA) honored state Rep. Vinny deMacedo, R-Plymouth, as its Legislator of the Year at the MTCA’s annual meeting in Falmouth. The association praised deMacedo for his support, responsiveness and effectiveness on issues and legislation that affect town clerks.

WRKO's Finneran's Forum

Vinny deMacedo Discusses Salvia on WRKO's Finneran's Forum

The State Rep. from Plymouth wants to outlaw the hallucinogenic herb salvia. WRKO's Tom Finneran and guest co-host Marjorie Clapprood and callers ask him about it. Listen In Here.

Court Draws A Crowd

Celebratory opening of new Plymouth trial court draws huge gathering

The celebration of the opening of the magnificent new Plymouth Trial Court at 52 Obery Street in Plymouth drew hundreds of guests and dignitaries today, including Governor Deval Patrick, Lt Governor Timothy Murray, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall, Senate President Therese Murray, and Chief Justice for Administration and Management Robert A. Mulligan, who was master of ceremonies for the outdoor noon event.