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State agencies with big salaries
They’re known as authorities or quasi-public agencies and they operate on the fringes of state government. Some are well-known, but you’ve probably never heard of most of them.  What these agencies all have in common is they call their own shots, spend millions of dollars of public money, and hand out huge salaries to their top employees.  FOX Undercover's Mike Beaudet reports.
Video|Sun, 17 May 2009|More from for MyFox Boston
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“…a terrible positions are -- actually -- The other information about questionable government spending we want to hear about it. Call 1800 CD box 15. Mike Beaudet for America. …”
Chrysler Closures Shock Some Mass. Dealers, Relieve Others
Chrysler has told 12 of its dealerships in Massachusetts they need to close. As part of its plan to get out of bankruptcy, the company is ending its relationship with nearly 800 dealerships across the country. Those affected are searching for answers, while those that remain stand to gain business. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports.
Audio|Fri, 15 May 2009|More from WBUR: Daily News Update
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“…that you know we need to do well we need to eliminate wasteful government spending of long touted a program called city stat. What that does is that -- drives up the level of efficiency and services …”
The political future of Sen. Judd Gregg
(NECN: Lauren Collins) - With a few months' perspective, Senator Judd Gregg now smiles at the nomination that wasn't, saying I should have focused on this point, which is really obvious, earlier. But i didn't and he's been very...
Video|Mon, 20 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…as commerce secretary. Since then he's become the Republicans point man on government spending. . In tonight's cover story and the ECN's Lauren Collins has more on Greg's political future. …”
Republican Radio Address 04/18/2009
Congressman Kevin McCarthy, of California says that Republicans want to curb wasteful government spending .
Audio|Sat, 18 Apr 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…way with solutions to provide a new direction. Rather than proposing more Washington spending. . Republicans proposed tax relief for American small businesses. We know America's -- for new hours and innovators create the jobs and our economy. Over 70% of all American jobs come from small businesses. Republicans are also working to reduce taxes on hard working American families. Rebuild their savings lower their energy costs expand access to affordable health care. But most of all her Washington spending and borrowing. These are not Republican or democratic ideas these are common sense American solutions. That we have heard from millions of …”
“…filing data say they've had enough. High taxes and borrowing to bankroll Washington's spending spree. I attended one of these key parties in the hometown of Bakersfield California. And believe me the message was heard loud …”
President Obama Radio Address 04/18/2009
President Obama pledges accountability in government spending .
Audio|Sat, 18 Apr 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…with the painstaking work examining every program every entitlement every dollar of government spending. . And asking ourselves is this program really essential. Are taxpayers getting their money's worth. We accomplish our goals more efficiently or effectively …”
Will tea party movement grow?
Protesters gathered in Boston and across the country Wednesday to protest higher taxes and the actions of big government.
Video|Thu, 16 Apr 2009|More from for MyFox Boston
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“…of at night out party as part of a nationwide protest against government spending and. …”
“…working there were Englander who say they are. They are and big government spending is what brought people together. …”
Braude Beat: Tea party movement
(NECN) - On the Braude Beat, will the Easter toll debacle on the Mass. Pike be the end of the road for Turnpike director Alan Lebovidge? Lawmakers are calling for his resignation, but Lebovdige is saying no way. Also, yesterday's tea ...
Video|Thu, 16 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…Outlets copies tea parties yesterday protesting that. Obama's stimulus plan and the government spending that he is enacted. A lot of concern and anger. On people's part these tea parties took place across the country this …”
The Tea Party
On a day when the government deadline for filing income tax returns offered some Americans a timely excuse to vent their frustrations over the sagging economy and ride a metaphor two centuries in the making, 773 Tax Day tea parties were scheduled in cities from Boston to Washington, East Hampton, N.Y., to Yakima, Wash., to protest government spending — namely the Obama administration’s $787 billion stimulus package and $3 trillion budget. Are you going to a tea party?
Audio|Wed, 15 Apr 2009|More from Howie Carr
College Students Reflect On Economy's Personal Impact
The economy is causing more families to reach out for financial aid to pay for college.
Audio|Wed, 15 Apr 2009|More from WBUR: Daily News Update
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“…plus advocacy groups working with Kennedy say his plan would not increase government spending because people would pay into the fund in advance. And they say both the states and the federal government's stand to save …”
Braude Beat: Tax protests
(NECN) - On the Braude Beat, protests were held around the country for tax day. People blasted government spending , and new tax proposals on the state level. Hundreds protested today on Boston Common. 'Tax Day Tea Party' hits Boston ...
Video|Wed, 15 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com