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	<title>WillBrownsberger.com</title>
	
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		<title>buprenorphine</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9413</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pmnorman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buprenorphine is an essential drug for me. Before I found a doctor who could prescribe it, I lived in constant pain. Please don&#8217;t make it even harder to get. I don&#8217;t get high on it. It just makes my life bearable.]]></description>
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		<title>Prescription Bill</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9408</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9408#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>judysullivan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will, while I agree that prescription abuse is a problem, this bill will likely compound the problems faced by patients dying of cancer and their physicians, nurses and families.  These are the people with intractable and unimaginable pain, usually in the last stages of life who are trying to die with dignity and some comfort. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Senate Passes Prescription Drug Legislation</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9374</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9374#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[drug policy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today the Senate passed a bill to strengthen the state's response to prescription drug addiction.  The bill now goes to the House for consideration.]]></description>
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		<title>State Election Laws</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9362</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9362#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Arnott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[election law reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elections]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Will, The MassVote organization current campaign for election law reform includes: Online registration. We&#8217;re living in the 21st century! It&#8217;s time to let citizens register online. Pre-registration.  When young people are registered, they vote.  So how can we get more young people registered?  By letting them register when they&#8217;re 16 and 17 so they&#8217;re set [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local Aid Changes</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9304</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9304#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[local aid]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Governor released local aid numbers last week.   Most communities see little change, but a few communities, including Arlington, see substantial Chapter 70 increases.]]></description>
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		<title>Recent legislation</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9131</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9131#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[legislation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traffic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[driver safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[three strikes legislation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Will Congratulations!  Best of luck and strength and inspiration, in all your efforts and collaborations Just a quick note regarding two current legislative initiatives. &#8220;3 Strikes&#8221;- I can&#8217;t tell you how glad I am that you&#8217;re resisting this effort.  It&#8217;s a blunt weapon that often disregards any sense of respective circumstances of individuals, and doesn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9127</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9127#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Naomi Dworkin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations!  So glad you&#8217;re in there fighting for us all, like the latest with three strikes.  And thanks for sharing on the personal side- our families always form such interesting tapestries to which we then add our own threads!]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9125</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9125#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rryals</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will, we are lucky to have you representing us! Let us know what you need to get the job done&#8230;.. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Remarks upon taking the oath of office</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9115</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9115#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I was sworn in as state senator in the Senate Chamber.  The Senate President presided and the Governor administered the oath of office. After the ceremony, I was permitted to make some brief remarks.]]></description>
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		<title>Why are Belmont residents ineligible for some Mass Save programs?</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9062</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9062#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AdriaanMLanni</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[local issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal footprint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mass Save]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Will, I recently moved to Belmont and had an energy audit done through the Mass Save program. The auditor told me that because I live in Belmont I was not eligible for several Mass Save programs, including free efficient light bulbs and no-interest loans for energy improvements. Can you explain why Belmont residents are excluded [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Necessity of Elections</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9024</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9024#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[elections]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A couple of constituents asked after the January 10 special election whether it was really necessary to hold the election given that, after my December 13 primary win,  my name was the only one on the ballot.  I think the answer to that question is yes.]]></description>
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		<title>Virtual Education</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9022</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9022#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MaryWhite</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independent learning]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online learning]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://willbrownsberger.com/?p=9022</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Will, This is my fault for not taking the time over the years to ask you about your position in person. You certainly are always available. I know others who feel the same way that I do so I thought I would ask on this snowy morning to get some clarification on this issue. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Public Transportation Should Receive Funding From Gas Tax</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9018</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9018#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Sieks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[local issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traffic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbta]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://willbrownsberger.com/?p=9018</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone witnessing the sea of headlights and taillights at rush hour on the highways must realize that the solution to many transportation and environmental  related problems rests with public transportation.   The decision whether to commute to work in an automobile or public transportation is solely in the impact to the pocketbook.  The MBTA and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virtual Education Bill Moving</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9004</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/9004#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independent learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legislation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online learning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The present House Education Chair, Rep. Alice Peisch, and her predecessor, Rep. Marty Walz, have taken a strong leadership role in shaping an approach to expanding virtual education in Massachusetts.]]></description>
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		<title>MBTA Financial Condition</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8972</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8972#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[local issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traffic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbta]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The MBTA faces a long-term structural budget deficit.  The steep fare increases and service cuts proposed offer only short-term financial relief.  In the long run, we need to provide more financial support for the T.]]></description>
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		<title>Citizen Rally and Summit for Democracy, Boston Jan 20 &amp; 21</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8987</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8987#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Geoff Dutton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[reform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transparency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA["Citizens United"]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA["clean elections"]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OccupyBoston]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Please attend this two-day event if you can, and consider endorsing important related Statehouse bills S304 (campaign funding disclosure) S305 (corporate accountability) S308 (clean elections) 1577  (pay to play) On the January 20–21 anniversary of the Citizens United decision, a wide coalition of groups will stand together for GETTING MONEY OUT OF POLITICS! From 12:30pm-1:30pm [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Strikes Update</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8963</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8963#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Brownsberger</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[legislation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mandatory sentencing guidelines]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It appears that we can expect a more comprehensive sentencing package, which will require weeks or months to develop.]]></description>
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		<title>Thanks for voting against three-strikes</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8953</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8953#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>EllenMass</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[legislation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mandatory sentencing guidelines]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Will, Thank you for voting &#8220;no&#8221; on this criminal centered legislation. You stood out bravely on this, and it is appreciated. Not a popular &#8220;no&#8221; vote, but true and fair. &#160; Here is some more information passed on from colleague and former Social Work Dean from Salem State. &#8220;Massachusetts is poised to pass very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Will, what’s happening in the legislature about e-waste?</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8951</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8951#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JudyOtto</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[legislation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[e-waste]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Might we expect any new regulations that require manufacturers to take back the e-waste, and/or make sure it&#8217;s recycled safely?]]></description>
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		<title>Effects of Municipal Health Care Vote</title>
		<link>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8915</link>
		<comments>http://willbrownsberger.com/index.php/archives/8915#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TomRawson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[health care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pensions & benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speak out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Long-term Financial Obligations and Outlook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[public sector wages and benefits]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Will &#8230; The bill passed recently preventing unions from collective bargaining on health plan design was sold by you and others on the basis that municipal managers needed the flexibility it offered in the face of rising health care costs, that benefits were unusually generous in some towns (e.g. $5 co-pays, very low premium [...]]]></description>
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