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“…an elementary school principal is nationally recognized for his work but William Henderson a popular principle of Dorchester Patrick O -- elementary school is well known for his work to include disabled students in regular classrooms. It's something that Henderson understands well though he's blind he earned advanced degrees in education and now he's received unique local recognition. The school he's been -- for twenty years has been renamed the William Henderson elementary school. At the dedication ceremony yesterday students thanked Anderson doctor HS they column for his contributions. And. …”

“…Massachusetts. But first the slow economy is now affecting massachusetts' landmark universal health insurance program. . The overseers of the program are cutting it by about 12%. As WBUR Martha Bebinger reports that will primarily affect residents who …”

“…That's not -- with Boston Globe reporter Bryan -- talking about their partnership for the new book titled the ride. It's about -- really struggle with the idea of capital punishment after the brutal murder of his ten year …”

“…Becker. Coming up -- the effects of aging on driving. Also in new book examines how the father of the young murder victim went from a death penalty supporter to an opponent. But first it was …”

“…wouldn't be able to cast their nets in the projects footprint. And Senator Ted Kennedy who would see the turbines at the windows of this hyannisport home wants it built but someplace else. Maggie Geist is the …”

“…to surgeons can do their work without cutting through flash. Human clinical trials are happening at a handful of hospitals around the country including in Boston. Doctor parish says natural orifice surgery could be used …”

“…comes up short for those who rely on state funding. WBUR. Is Martha Bebinger sort it out. …”

“…state income tax increase enough to bring in about three billion dollars. Governor Deval Patrick and legislative leaders have not signaled any support for that idea. In fact Governor Patrick has threatened to veto the sales tax …”

“…Taylor is a member of the family who used to own the Boston Globe. . And Stephen -- is a primary owner of the Boston Celtics. . Jack Connors interest in owning the paper could spring from his love for the city he was born to Irish immigrants and …”

“…Continued today between the Boston newspaper guild and the owner of the Boston Globe the New York Times company but not in person. The two sides are communicating by email and by telephone until their next …”

“…this morning. How will that cost -- when that its champion on Capitol Hill to run the show joining us now to talk about all of this is the president and CEO of partners healthcare James among -- and and James Roosevelt junior the president and CEO of tufts health plan good morning to both of you and thank you very much. Morning. Jim Roosevelt let me start with you your frequent visitor to Washington you're they're just a few days ago negotiating. On behalf of health insurers across the country house the senators absence on Capitol Hill being -- …”

“…I actually think Ted Kennedy's very much present in the formation. -- health care legislation. I. And I have frequent conversations. With various members of his staff. …”

“…that the times company was looking to sell its interest in the Boston Red Sox and the globe was going to be sort of a gift with purchase. I don't think it's quite that bad most estimates are around a 10025. Million dollars I think somewhere in between is probably where it's gonna go -- it. It's hard to know. How barged their financial liabilities are now what I ask about some of the names being floated locally as potential buyers most prominently the local based Treo former Boston ad executive Jack Connors Stephen Hadley -- of Bain Capital a Boston Celtics co owner and Stephen Taylor whose family on the globe for generations before they sold it to the times your opinion how …”

“…cut hundreds of jobs including about 200 teachers. And first today. The Boston Globe's largest union the Boston newspaper guild met with the paper's corporate owners in New York Times company for more than twelve hours …”

“…smoking -- which were torturing cigarette sales. So in the late sixties Philip Morris took the lead in promoting an end to all tobacco advertising on TV. That produced two immediate benefits it eliminated the broadcasters obligation to provide free airtime for those pesky anti smoking spots and it froze the cigarette market with Philip Morris says yes the industry leader. Back to the president under the new federal legislation the FDA cannot ban tobacco or nicotine but it does prohibit flavorings that make cigarettes more appealing to young smokers. Except for menthol flavoring -- category where the industry leader is Wake Forest Philip Morris. . In the world of tobacco regulation it seems it's always smoke and mirrors. John. …”

“…and we laughed. The harder the better. It reduces stress boost your immune system and never -- how. Even. …”

“…a major pension reform bill today. And the largest union at the Boston Globe the Boston newspaper field is asking for an ownership stake in the globe as its parent company the New York Times company looks for possible buyers. The deal would like to discuss a possible stake in the paper with any future owner. The names of a few potential buyers have begun to emerge they include the Boston based Intercontinental. Real estate corporation. And conservative billionaire. -- and -- of Denver. And examine all of this we spoke this morning with longtime newspaper editor …”

“…so deep anymore if you look at the -- just that in Boston Globe if -- numbers that are public heartedly believe that the Boston Globe was purchased by the New York Times company. Four or something on the order of one point two billion dollars it's probably. …”

“…Times company. The contract would have cut salaries by 10%. And slashed health benefits pension and retirement plans saving ten million dollars. The guild says the times must do better. But that time says it's not going back to the …”

“…so this disagreement -- surely move to the courts and possibly the National Labor Relations Board that could go on for awhile. And -- of the New York Times began to prepare for this move about a month …”