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Brad Williams releases the Williams Way: an Economic Plan to get Massachusetts moving again

October 18, 2010 in Rush Williams Walsh by Brad Williams | View Comments

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Massachusetts is facing serious and difficult challenges this election year, as evidenced by significant discontent on behalf of voters and by the refusal of most incumbents to debate and defend their records. I would like to take this opportunity to let the people of this district know what I believe, and how my ideas differ from those of the Democrats currently representing them. The two biggest challenges facing us today in Massachusetts are reversing the rapid expansion of state government over the last decade and transforming it into the creation of private sector jobs. The Williams Way covers three areas: an economic plan, state budget reform, and good government reforms. To illustrate how my plan differs from other recently elected officials, I have included the relevant roll calls.

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Brad Williams Talks Public Safety

October 14, 2010 in Rush Williams Walsh by Brad Williams | View Comments

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Two recent incidents in and near the Suffolk and Norfolk District have shaken neighbors due to their violent nature and disregard for human life. Neither a senseless murder for a pizza and one hundred dollars nor the execution-style murder of four individuals, including a toddler, can be tolerated in the City of Boston or anywhere.

I applaud Mayor Menino, Boston Police Commissioner Davis and District Attorney Conley for their swift condemnation and public statements in the aftermath of both crimes. I share their outrage and commitment to not let thugs and cowards terrorize us.

As I have campaigned throughout the district this year, too many police officers have told me that they are understaffed and potentially outgunned. I am committed to having the appropriate resources in place to maintain public safety and protect our men and women who put themselves in harm’s way everyday.

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Brad Williams Calls for Five Debates with Mike Rush

September 21, 2010 in Rush Williams Walsh by Brad Williams | View Comments

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Dear Representative Rush,

Let me first congratulate you on your primary day victory on September 14th. As both of us know, there are two different and distinct parts of the campaign season. The primary election culminated the first component and now we enter an exciting and frantic final forty-five days.

I firmly believe that the foundation of the American political process is an informed electorate. We have a fundamental responsibility, as candidates for public office, to express clearly our beliefs and policy positions. By doing so, we ensure the outcome of the November 2nd election will be the product of knowledgeable and dedicated voters. I believe the best way to achieve this result is public debate between candidates.

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