LETTER: Support L'Italien For State Rep
This Letter to the Editor was sent in support of Barbara L'Italien for State Rep.
Dear Editor, Just a couple of years ago, our country was embroiled in a serious, yet divisive debate on how to manage our nation’s healthcare. Democrats and Republicans refused to cooperate in addressing this pressing issue and Washington DC was left in gridlock. As our nation’s capital stood at a standstill, Massachusetts was in the process of setting an example when it came to both healthcare policy and political cooperation. Leading this example was Barbara L’Italien, who was showing DC that it was possible for the different political parties to work together. While Washington was left arguing, Barbara L’Italien was in Boston working with advocates, parents and politicians of all stripes in building support for legislation that would …
salemst
11:16 am on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ex-State Representative Barbara L'Italien didn't work together crossing the aisle when she snuck the Alcohol and Meals tax into the budget without a House vote. She did so through a private six person Conference Committee with four Democrats including her as the Assistant Ways and Means Chair and two Republicans, with majority rule. The four Democrats were the majority. Ms L'Italien was the … more ›