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Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 24, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 24, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 24, 2009

Audio|Tue, 24 Feb 2009
|health insurancefound at0:31, 1:19

“…Ended yesterday with a pledge to immediately pursue an effort to provide health insurance to most Americans. Michael crash in recent wings news of the globe's Washington bureau. Report that such an approach could increase spending …”

“…When congressman Dave reichert proclaimed to a group of his constituents in Tacoma Washington. . That he twice voted no on the stimulus package he was given a standing ovation. But right -- political reporter Sasha Eisenberg. …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 23, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 23, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 23, 2009

Audio|Mon, 23 Feb 2009
|Kate Winsletfound at6:55, 4:51

“…that may have come after your bed time. Best actress went to Kate Winslet for the reader. Best actor -- panned for milk. And the odds on favorite for best picture did indeed succeed. -- who died millionaire took the top prize. In the sports pages the Celtics won 2821. -- win over the Phoenix Suns is suspected. Along with the Bruins four to three loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. . It will be gusty in Boston today which may make it feel colder than the mid to high thirties that'll be on …”

“…But their researchers reported yesterday that they found one pocket of the flu virus that appears to stay the same in multiple flu strains. That failure to revolve makes that little pocket an attractive target for …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 20, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 20, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 20, 2009

Audio|Fri, 20 Feb 2009
|infectious diseasefound at2:40, 0:20

“…delay is an apparent violation of rules requiring prompt reporting of suspected infectious disease clusters. Stephen Smith of the globe staff reports at the Boston public health commission learned Wednesday. That nine patients and eighteen staff members had been stricken. Hospital officials had been aware of the problems since …”

“…Clark with the front page news summary on Friday February 28. Governor Deval Patrick will propose a nineteen cent increase in the state gas tax today if the tax is raised. Massachusetts will have one of …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 19, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 19, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 19, 2009

Audio|Thu, 19 Feb 2009
|housing marketfound at0:41, 4:06

“…Billion dollar proposal. The most aggressive effort yet to stabilize the US housing market. . Warning that doing nothing would cost all Americans. Obama presented a three part plan. With changes to mortgage lending rules and a …”

“…most serious political battle of his career. Against an ambitious Republican named Mitt Romney. . The -- entire seven part series -- Kennedy. And more are not included in these newspaper excerpts is available in book form …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 18, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 18, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 18, 2009

Audio|Wed, 18 Feb 2009
|Alex Rodriguezfound at6:17, 4:51

“…they support him. Inside the globe today president Obama ordered 17000. More US troops into Afghanistan. The first installment of what's expected to be a large influx of American forces this year. In sports Alex Rodriguez came to Yankee spring training yesterday. And answer reporters' questions about his admitted steroid use from 2001. To 2003. A -- said his cousin injected him with the substance purchased in the Dominican Republic. . And yet again stressed what a stupid and immature thing it again. As you can imagine globe sportswriter Dan Shaughnessy has a …”

“…at the time. When you wrote a rhino Myers took over at Brandeis university in 1994. It was considered a school was champagne ambitions and beer budget. Globe education reporter Tracy Chan writes that right now …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 17, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 17, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 17, 2009

Audio|Tue, 17 Feb 2009
|Fashion Weekfound at5:07, 2:01

“…the -- store online at WWW. Globe store dot com slash Kennedy's. Fashion Week is unfolding in New York. But globe writer Christopher abuse their reports that there are fewer gift bags for fashion buyers and editors. And a steady stream of opulent parties has slowed to a trickle. Instead of pricey runway shows. Big name designers such as Vera Wang and Betsey Johnson unveiled their fault lines in their show rooms. The recession is putting its own style stamp on this twice annual garment industry …”

“…decided that the deals being offered outweighed their worries about the future. New car buyers we're seeing list prices dropped by thousands at some dealerships. Along with low interest or no interest auto loans. And bargains …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 13, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 13, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 13, 2009

Audio|Fri, 13 Feb 2009
|Tom Daschlefound at1:31, 2:34

“…third Obama nominee to pull out of consideration for a top post. Tom Daschle withdrew his health and Human Services Secretary after questions about late tax payments. And Obama's first pick for commerce in Mexico governor Bill Richardson. . Withdrew amid an investigation of state contracts. The bankers are getting their bailouts now it's our turn. Globe business writer Robert Gavin …”

“…this year and increase them by 25 dollars a week. Anyone on Social Security would get an extra 250. Dollar payment. And people on food stamps could see a monthly increase of 25 dollars. Some benefits …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 12, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 12, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 12, 2009

Audio|Thu, 12 Feb 2009
|new carsfound at1:14, 2:19

“…Thousand dollar tax credit for a home buyers and it deduction for the sales tax paid by purchasers of new cars were among the items slashed. Most Republicans said the changes made the building no more appetizing to them. That there are not …”

“…office told authorities that he acted alone. That Massachusetts secretary of state William Galvin. . …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 11, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 11, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 11, 2009

Audio|Wed, 11 Feb 2009
|Governor Deval Patrickfound at2:35, 2:10

“…reports said mayors have been compiling their -- wishlists. While grumbling that Governor Deval Patrick might steer more of the federal dollars. To state run projects and to municipal roads and bridges. Members of the State's congressional delegation are worried that too much power may be in the governor's hands. Because the legislation gives him sole authority to distribute as …”

“…version okayed in the House of Representatives. In now goes to a congressional committee to work out the differences. President Obama wants a final bill by early next week. Meanwhile in mass. …”

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 10, 2009

Boston Globe Page One Podcast for Feb 10, 2009

Top stories from the Boston Globe for Feb 10, 2009

Audio|Tue, 10 Feb 2009
|Jack Wilsonfound at2:31, 4:12

“…for in state students to an average of 11000 dollars. UMass president Jack Wilson says the increased assistance is designed to help families struggling through the economic downturn. And to send a clear message that families …”

“…left to on answered questions. What is crime and what is art. Wal-Mart stores incorporated. The nation's largest grocer is making an aggressive push across Massachusetts. To double its supermarket business over the next year. To …”