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My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 11/24/2009

My WBZ Afternoon Headlines 11/24/2009

President Obama says he's "very confident" that the American people will support the path he chooses in Afghanistan, once they hear his explanation for it. That opportunity is expected to come next week in a national address.

Audio|Tue, 24 Nov 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…says she doesn't have to look far exceed the needs the unemployment rate in her district is way above the national average art. …”

“…federal funds but in the meantime we're also spending significant funds and unemployment benefits. …”

New WPA

New WPA

WBZ's Lisa Meyer speaks with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas.

Audio|Tue, 24 Nov 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…federal funds but in the meantime all -- Spending significant funds and unemployment benefits food stamps and so it seems to me. For doing yet in this state yet a job program -- the best …”

Senate 'Forum' Sounds More Like Fiery Debate

Senate 'Forum' Sounds More Like Fiery Debate

The four Democratic candidates for Senate are meeting more frequently as the primary draws near. In an appearance on WGBH's Greater Boston, the candidates sparred over health care, waterboarding and how to best create jobs.

Audio|Tue, 24 Nov 2009|More from WBUR: Daily News Update
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“…And there's there's dozens -- companies and there's job creation and there's job losses in the job losses many come from competition from global competition. And those job losses in the United States now are fifteen million unemployed. And there are 320000 Massachusetts that's why I got into this race try …”

Railroads hold keys to economic gain?

Railroads hold keys to economic gain?

(NECN: Peter Howe, Grafton, Mass.) - Months before legendary billionaire Warren Buffett famously got bullish on railroads, Jon Delli Priscoli was bullish on railroads. Specifically, a 16-mile short line here called the Grafton & Upton Rail...

Video|Tue, 24 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…fact that we can potential real jobs out of this. It's huge unemployment ideas around 10% area. And if we can bring in jobs in the -- under range would be tickled pink. …”

Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless

Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless

(NECN: Brad Puffer, Boston, Mass.) - Hundreds of people gathered at the TD Garden today, not to see hockey or basketball, but to enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner. Many of the guests were homeless, and this holiday season, fears of state budge...

Video|Tue, 24 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…green here's those concerns -- brigades director of Boston's emergency shelter commission. Unemployment is up and money to help those most in need weighed down because the safety net there's no fallback. From safety net …”

President to hold job summit with large and small businesses

President to hold job summit with large and small businesses

(NECN/ABC) - As Americans face the start of the holiday shopping season, worries over the economy are front and center. President Obama convenes a job summit next week, trying to find answers for the millions of people still out of work. ...

Video|Tue, 24 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…outpace firing. Actually should see aggregate job creation in the economy. But unemployment which is a ten point 2% is expected to continue rising for a vast majority of Americans losing a job is taking …”

Here and Now for Monday, November 23, 2009

Here and Now for Monday, November 23, 2009

Mammogram Controversy Regulating Wall Street Khmer Rouge Containers to Clinics The Mormon as Vampire

Audio|Mon, 23 Nov 2009|More from PRI: Here & Now Podcast
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“…would right now be in an economy that's quite successful with traditional unemployment rate in the neighborhood of 45%. So these companies are essentially arguing -- meet meet and make me pay a penny. And …”

Being thankful in a thankless job

Being thankful in a thankless job

It's the season of giving thanks, but with a high unemployment rate, employees are working longer hours while taking on more responsibility, and in many cases, for less pay. Can you really be thankful in a thankless situation?

Video|Mon, 23 Nov 2009|More from for MyFox Boston
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“…Giving bags about with a high unemployment rate employees work longer hours while taking on more responsibility and a Medicare like it can really be thankful. -- thankless job …”

“…like not to get your regular paycheck but in there did an unemployment check back when you opened your I gonna be really really happy that you had that job. …”

Howie on the health care bill

Howie on the health care bill

Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said today he will vote on Saturday to allow the health care debate to begin -- putting Senate Democratic leaders that much closer to the 60 votes they need to start the debate. In a statement, Nelson -- who had been waffling on how he would vote -- said his vote Saturday is "not for or against the new Senate health care bill." What do you think about the healthcare bill?

Audio|Sat, 21 Nov 2009|More from Howie Carr
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“…places. In PR national public radio about how the the a real unemployment and underemployed rate the in Massachusetts has never been this side. In our life -- and living mostly living memory since the …”

GOP responds to health care vote

GOP responds to health care vote

(NECN: Washington) - Senate Democrats hit the magic number of 60, and will move ahead to debate the historic health care legislation. Two final holdouts, Sens. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, announced in speeches a...

Video|Sat, 21 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…right now jobs. We know they need a job where 11% unemployment. . So they look at this bill. -- how does that affect me. And I got to look at modestly in the face …”

“…This bill is actually. The calls. Potentially of a continuation. Of high unemployment in this country because small business. Sees it as a limiting factor to them. -- I come from a state that probably …”