Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick

A portal about Deval Patrick, the new governor of Massachusettes. He is the son of Laurdine "Pat" Patrick and Emily Patrick; and was raised in Chicago by his mother. He is married to Diane Patrick and has two daughters, Sarah and... [more]

A portal about Deval Patrick, the new governor of Massachusettes. He is the son of Laurdine "Pat" Patrick and Emily Patrick; and was raised in Chicago by his mother. He is married to Diane Patrick and has two daughters, Sarah and Katherine.

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MA - Gov. Deval Patrick Calls for In-State Tuition and Drivers Licenses for Illegal Immigrants – Schools Include “Immigration Lessons”. Next Stop:D.C.

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Deval Patrick with Barack Obama - Tax and Spend image msnbc As the Nation, lately, is most likely to follow Massachusetts’ lead in matters of economic chaos (see Massachusetts Universal Health Care Debacle), Democrat Governor, Deval Patrick has renewed his call for for illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition assistance from the Commonwealth. Based on a report released by the executive branch advisory council , illegal immigrants would be eligible for in-state tuition, complete with financial assistance, the ability to obtain a drivers license, and a host of other services detailed in the report entitled: “The New American Agenda”. The Report, prepared in October ... Read Full Story

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Calls his Cynics Stupid

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This is what Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick thinks about anybody who is cynical about Massachusetts politics: “We are awash in cynicism in the commonwealth, but the cynical are not smart; they’re just pretending to be.” Now why would Massachusetts voters be cynical? Maybe because he promised a property tax reduction during his campaign and then immediately after taking office informed the voters that he couldn’t give them that promised tax break. Is it because he plans to hike some tolls by five dollars? Is it because he endorsed Dianne Wilkerson for the state house as a write-in candidate after she lost her primary only ... Read Full Story

Patrick assails new UMass invitation for convicted terrorist (Boston Globe)

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By Matt Viser and Roy Greene, Globe Staff Governor Deval Patrick today assailed the speaking invitation that a group of UMass Amherst faculty extended to a convicted terrorist, despite criticism from state and university leaders. Ray Luc Levasseur, the founder… Read the original post: Patrick assails new UMass invitation for convicted terrorist (Boston Globe) Read Full Story

Massachusetts Governor Eyes an Internet Sales Tax That Could Have Federal Implications

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A funny thing happened on the way to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick’s campaign promise of lowering the state property tax — nothing. Not only did he break his promise early on in his governorship but he has looked for all sorts of different mechanisms for raising taxes on top of the property taxes. Last November the voters of Massachusetts voted against repealing the state income tax. This left the leadership in Massachusetts with an opening to raise taxes. By voting against the repeal the voters look willing to accept taxes, after all if they didn’t like taxes they would have repealed the income tax ... Read Full Story

Massachusetts heading towards Budget "Catastrophe": Gov. Deval Patrick, Legislature propose massive Tax increases to close Shortfall

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Looks like Massachusetts will have a revenue shortfall of $3 billion this year, while some economists in the state are predicting that number could get even higher. Democrat State Senator Therese Murray of Plymouth described the situation as "doom and gloom." The House has reacted with a proposed 1.25% increase in the state sales tax. Gov. Deval Patrick is proposing a 19 cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax. From Forbes : Michael Widmer, president of the business-backed Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, predicted the state would collect just $17.8 billion in the fiscal year beginning July 1. "I think it's fair to say it's ... Read Full Story
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Gov. Deval Patrick's budget chief said Friday.
BOSTON — The Patrick administration has drawn concessions, including furloughs and a delay in a previously negotiated wage increase, from leaders of four unions representing 30,000 state employees.  
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Gov. Deval Patrick to Legislature: Get back to work
A steamed Gov. Deval Patrick slammed lawmakers yesterday for abruptly clocking out and taking an early holiday break as pending education and crime reforms along with budget...  
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Deval Patrick, MIRA release list of 131 immigration demands (Massachusetts...
Earlier today, Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick released a state-sponsored report making recommendations about how to deal with immigration both in that state and in the U.S. as a whole. The report is from "The Governor's Advisory Council for Refugees and Immigrants", which is basically a joint venture between his office and the far-left, illegal immigration-supporting Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (the current...  
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MA-Gov: Patrick Looks Better, Thanks to Cahill
Suffolk University (pdf) (11/4-8, likely voters, 9/12-15 in parentheses): Deval Patrick (D-inc): 38 (36) Christy Mihos (R): 20 (17) Tim Cahill (I): 26 (24) Deval Patrick (D-inc): 36 (36) Charlie Baker (R): 15 (14) Tim Cahill (I): 26 (23) (MoE: 4%) This poor poll has been getting kicked down the road behind the scenes here at SSP for half a week now, but let's give it its due. It sees incumbent Democratic governor Deval Patrick in a weird...  
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Gov. Deval Patrick waves off poor showing in voter poll
Governor Deval Patrick dismissed poll results showing most voters disapprove of his handling of the job. "We don't govern by polls," Patrick said following...  
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Linked from http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/01/04/biographical_information_gov_deval_patrick/
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NAME: Deval Laurdine Patrick
 
AGE/DATE OF BIRTH: 50; 7/31/56
 
RESIDENCE: Milton
 
EDUCATION: Harvard College, 1978; Harvard Law School, 1982.
 
EXPERIENCE: Board member, ACC Capital Holdings Corp., Ameriquest Mortgage Co.'s Orange, Calif.-based holding company, 2004-2006; executive vice president and general counsel of The Coca-Cola Company, 2001 to 2004; vice president and general counsel for Texaco, appointed 1999; appointed chairman of Texaco's Equality and Fairness Task Force, following the settlement of a race discrimination case at the company, 1997; partner at Boston law firm of Day, Berry & Howard, 1997; appointed by President Clinton to assistant attorney general for civil rights, 1994-1997; attorney, Boston law firm of Hill & Barlow, 1986-1994, becoming partner in 1990; NAACP Legal Defense Fund 1983-1986.
 
FAMILY: Son of Laurdine "Pat" Patrick and Emily Patrick; raised in Chicago by mother. Married to Diane Patrick; two daughters, Sarah and Katherine.
 
RELIGION: Presbyterian
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