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rssDifferences Of Style, Not Substance, In First Senate Debate
For the first time, the broad public heard from the four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates on a shared stage. For much of the debate, it was hard to distinguish between the candidates' positions.
Audio|Tue, 27 Oct 2009
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“…on how to turn the Massachusetts economy around. Also we preview the Boston Celtics season which opens tonight in Cleveland. And first today just six weeks from today voters get to winnow the democratic field in the race for the late Ted Kennedy's seat in the US senate. December 8 is the date of the primary election. Voters get a chance to check out all …”
“…analysts weigh in with their opinions Republican Todd donkey and first off. Democrat campaign. . All the candidates are trying to make distinctions and differences. And I was surprised that with Martha Coakley being in the lead. …”
Deval Patrick: A Reluctant Politician?
sident Obama comes to town Friday to raise money for the governor's re-election campaign. Two years into his first term, Patrick finds himself in a tough spot. One possible explanation for Patrick's troubles: He doesn't like the give-and-take of politics on Beacon Hill.
Audio|Fri, 23 Oct 2009
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“…UR. Boston's NPR news station I'm Bob -- coming up. We examine Governor Deval Patrick sometimes frosty relationship with the leaders of his own party also Boston's first book festival opens this weekend. And -- today. Just …”
“…Patrick at odds with other leaders in his own party. Last night Deval Patrick was addressing students at the Kennedy school of government. The topic was public service and you could hear that his public service …”
Tarek Mehanna: 'Sweet' Teacher, 'Best Son,' Terrorist?
The Sudbury resident is facing federal charges of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks in the U.S. WBUR's Steve Brown visited his Sudbury neighborhood to find out more about the man.
Audio|Thu, 22 Oct 2009
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“…says other than the occasional wave he really doesn't know the man federal prosecutors say was planning a violent Jihad. I guess it's a. …”
“…The center opened in August and it's already helped 240. Kids go back to school. . Hobbling together funds and running a program out of the community center is an ideal says director carrying talent but the problem …”
Panel Pushes For Increasing Mandatory School Age To 18
About 10,000 students across Massachusetts drop out of school each year. On Wednesday, a key commission is issuing recommendations to slash that number in half over five years. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports.
Audio|Wed, 21 Oct 2009
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“…due out today from a state panel that's looking to reduce the dropout rate in Massachusetts. The graduation and dropout prevention and recovery commission as it's called says raising the compulsory age from sixteen is just …”
“…to career because a lot of these students. Don't really see how high school applies to their lives. And it also recommends really beefing up active recovery. And when I reported these -- series of reports …”
Development, Education Issues Top Low-Key Mayoral Debate
Trailing in the polls with less than two weeks before Election Day, City Councilor Michael Flaherty had one last chance to change the dynamics of the mayoral election before a large audience Monday night. The debate brought out differences between the candidates but no clear winner.
Audio|Tue, 20 Oct 2009
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“…that says many doctors in training haven't yet been trained to spot skin cancer. . And first. With Election Day just two weeks away in Boston the man who wants to topple Boston's fourth term incumbent mayor. And one last big chance last night before a large audience to change the dynamics of the contest. Boston city councilor Michael clarity faced off against Boston mayor Thomas Menino last night. In the final broadcast debate of the campaign with the incumbent leaving the challenger by twenty points in the latest …”
“…And the high school dropout rate in 1994. With seven point 5% when you came in last year it was seven point 6%. Up slightly from …”
Boston's Four-Term 'Accidental Mayor'
Mayor Thomas Menino has spent the last 16 years running the city of Boston, and polls show he's likely to win an unprecedented fifth term. So why is a man who has such high approval ratings still called thin-skinned?
Audio|Mon, 19 Oct 2009
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“…the race this weekend in the Boston Globe showed the longtime incumbent Boston mayor Thomas Menino well ahead of his challengers city councilor Michael clarity 52 to 32%. Many know has spent the last sixteen years running the …”
“…was on the City Council and forty years old when he went back to school choice signed up the universe UMass Boston. My gosh I have a uterus smashed camera -- We're freshmen the same time. And …”
Gov. Patrick May Cut 2,000 Jobs
The governor outlined a five-point approach to reducing spending by $600 million that includes job cuts, consolidating state agencies and slashing local aid. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports.
Audio|Fri, 16 Oct 2009
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“…Coming up a first look at how the candidates seeking to take Ted Kennedy's place in the US senate are raising money in other spending yet. Also questions about why the challenger to Boston Mayor Tom Menino has changed his positions on several issues. But first Massachusetts is short 600. Million dollars that estimate from Governor Deval Patrick. . He's considering cutting up to 2000 government jobs in state aid to cities and towns WB or skirt knickers has details. …”
“…Governor Deval Patrick has done what he was legally required to do given number point six billion dollars. That's how much the state thought it …”
The Globe Is Not For Sale, But Its Future Is Fragile
In a memo, The New York Times Co. said the paper had "significantly improved its financial footing" and is no longer for sale. As WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports, many employees feel a sense of relief but not much surprise.
Audio|Thu, 15 Oct 2009
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“…from Chinatown. But also architects the city of Boston and the national real estate developers that don't need it the vacant space for the three month period. People from the real Boston Public Library served as advisers for the storefront in Chinatown. Amy Ryan's the president there. I have to -- library because Ryan says the …”
“…The alternatives were Stephen Taylor and his cousin Ben Taylor part of the family that previously on the paper for almost a century. Or the California based buyout firm platinum equity. It's …”
Suburban Foreclosure Wave Threatens Economic Recovery
Even though many analysts are saying the housing market in Massachusetts is stabilizing, foreclosures are spreading to more middle-class Massachusetts neighborhoods and threaten to depress the housing market further.
Audio|Wed, 14 Oct 2009
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“…Bob Oakes coming up. Congressman Michael kept UNO tout his record on Capitol Hill as he runs for Ted Kennedy's US senate seat. And Boston's mayoral campaigns battle for the biggest and the most. Campaign signs and first today while some analysts …”
“…congressman Michael kept you Leno is seen as a consummate insider on Capitol Hill. . He's well known works with house leadership and delivers for his district. But how those political skills translate into his race for the US senate. And our ongoing reports on the candidates in the campaign to replace the late Ted Kennedy today WBUR. Has spread Tice. Profiles congressman -- you wanna -- And caught up -- him recently in Washington. …”
FAQ: Swine Flu Vaccines Arrive In Mass, But Not Cases
Swine flu vaccinations are underway in Massachusetts, but so far there aren't nearly as many suspected H1N1 cases this fall as there were in the spring. Still, as WBUR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports, public health officials aren't letting their guards down.
Audio|Tue, 13 Oct 2009
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“…suspected H1N1 cases this fall. As they were in the spring. Still public health officials are not letting their guard down the state will continue getting vaccine shipments through the winter. And plans to set up clinics …”
“…of the south and midwest the number of suspected H when a human cases is higher than new in New England. But here with pretty much been spared so far this fall. That's what I'm hearing …”