Source: Boston Globe Page One Podcasts

“…dollars. To finance a nonprofit. Educational institute in Boston. That -- honor Senator Ted Kennedy. . The globes -- adviser says the institute. To be built adjacent to the JFK library at Columbia point in Dorchester. We're used Ted Kennedy's career to showcase the United States senate and its function in the nation's democracy. But because the biggest donors to the efforts so far all have vested interests in federal policies. The fund raising effort means Kennedy's supporters have to walk a delicate line regarding ethics. Kennedy who's been pushing health care issues throughout his long career on Capitol Hill. . Is a key figure in major health care changes that could lie ahead he's -- new chairman of the senate committee that …”

“…Milligan of the globe's Washington bureau. Completes Obama's historic quest for the White House and begins the daunting task. A leading and nation wounded by wars abroad and economic crisis set home. On the eve of …”

“…the weeks line dispute is really resolved. In sports it'll be the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Super Bowl. After games yesterday eliminated the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens. As for the whether it's great for skiers. Flurries are expected off and on throughout today with highs …”

“…Netanyahu. That conservative Israeli politician and former prime minister seeking to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in the next election. Meanwhile negotiations. Mediated by Egypt continue. Between Hamas and Israel to try to end the economic blockade of …”

“…sign of helping main street. On the economic front close -- home. Governor Deval Patrick for c.s using money from the federal stimulus package. Did jump start private real estate development across the state. By building new roads and highways connections says the projects need. According to Casey Ross of the globe business …”

“…he hopes will lay the groundwork for an economic recovery. President elect Barack Obama won senate approval yesterday to spend the second half. Of the controversial 700 billion dollar. Financial rescue package. -- globe's Michael brandish …”

“…will continue some of the most controversial practices and Bill Clinton and George W. . Bush. . Who routinely used political tools while in the White House to promote both their policy agendas and electoral fortunes. Obama has placed his closest political adviser and -- topless wearing role. Has begun using polls to determine his strategy for promoting an economic stimulus plan. An -- calls to eliminate the white house office dedicated to political affairs. And it -- last week to the Democratic National Committee. Obama vowed no retreat from the electioneering that helped him win the presidency. If anything political veterans have been surprised by the frankness with which Obama has talked about it especially given his campaign rhetoric. When it comes to -- politics into the White House the only difference between Obama and his recent predecessors. Maybe zeal with which Obama has publicly embrace the practice. Of using campaign …”

“…greatest American success stories. In recent days as a Obama swept across Capitol Hill to sell his economic stimulus plan. Some conservative commentators have taken to the airwaves to denounce the new deal as a failure. …”

“…a cutback in a state funded insurance program. Known as prescription advantage. Governor Deval Patrick slashed the program by eleven million dollars last fall. In the first round of drastic budget changes the state was forced to …”

“…prescription on the drugstore counter. Because they can't afford the medicine. Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin accused a New York investment firm of fraud yesterday. Saying it misled investors over the safety of its money market mutual fund. …”

“…But the former president will have a major presence at the proceedings. Hillary Clinton is expected to answer questions about foreign donations to her husband's foundations. As well as how she plans to tackle the Israeli Palestinian conflict. And the North Korea and Iran in nuclear programs. Those were two international crises that her husband had made great efforts to solve but ultimately passed on is unfinished business to future administrations. The gloves -- stop and writes that Hillary Clinton will present her world view today. Giving what aides say will be the most detailed account yet. -- president elect Barack Obama's team intends to approach problems around the globe. With Hillary Clinton many observers are looking forward to return to the pragmatic approach to the world espoused by Bill Clinton. He relied on high …”

“…Washington. Says the Clinton name is a good brand. But aides to Hillary Clinton has sought to distance her from her husband's era highlighting instead her shared vision with Obama. Gay rights advocates are praising the decision by president elect Barack Obama to have an openly gay episcopal bishop deliver a prayer. At a pre inauguration event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. …”

“…will ride. Including his effort to expand the federal government's role in local schools. . Is in No Child Left Behind act restricting stem cell research. His response to the 9/11 attacks including the invasion of Afghanistan. His proposal to privatize social security. And his administration's response to Hurricane Katrina. The teenager who was shot stabbed and set a fire in the woods last month in -- was part of a family who would move to Cape Cod from Mattapan and then 1980s. Looking to escape the city and its troubles. But reports the -- Keith O'Brien Jordan Mendez says death pulls …”

“…them happy ones. In sports one bad memory Goudie race today. The New York Giants who route the patriots have a win at last year's Super Bowl. -- drummed out of the NFL playoffs yesterday by the Philadelphia Eagles. . Today's weather -- include a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures right around freezing. Not much chance of. …”

“…Thank you for downloading today's podcast from the newsroom of the Boston school. Here's a look at today's top stories. …”

“…be doing enough to prepare their students for the rigors of higher education. . Now the new results especially compared with high college graduation rates for Boston public school kids who went to private colleges. Suggests that it's -- local public colleges themselves. Such as UMass …”

“…are on the menu. Under a far reaching anti obesity campaign that Governor Deval Patrick is announcing today. Globe reporter Stephen Smith writes that the battle against bulging waistline. Which are now epidemic in Massachusetts. We'll call …”

“…committee hearings tomorrow to confirm president elect Obama's choice. For health and Human Services Secretary. . The former senator Tom Daschle. . Kennedy and Daschle plan to work closely on overhauling the health care system. To help stem are rising fear among residents in …”

“…Hello I'm -- it's Wednesday January 7. Governor Deval Patrick proposed overhauling the State's ethics and lobbying laws yesterday. To get to state authorities unprecedented. Power to tap phones. Subpoena records and …”