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| TOP STORIES | | | [4 hours ago ] (John Moroney, NECN: Providence, RI) - The economic forecast is looking dire in 2009. New England leaders must slash spending by the hundreds of millions.
Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri took to the airwaves to speak directly to the people of his... | | | read more  | | | [5 hours ago ] BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts lawmakers are set to receive a 5.5
percent pay hike, even as they prepare to make deep cuts to state
services.
The increase would lift lawmakers' base pay from $58,237 to
$61,440 - an increase of just over $3,200 a... | | | read more | | | [6 hours ago ] (NECN) - Governor Deval Patrick wants Massachusetts to overhaul its laws aimed at keeping public officials honest.
2008 was a tough year for political reputations. Senator Jim Marzilli was arrested on groping charges and then resigned. Senator Dianne... | | | read more | | | | | |
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Obama, VP choice to campaign on Saturday
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| August 20, 2008 Obama, VP choice to campaign on Saturday
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(NECN) - Barack Obama and his running mate will, who has yet to be announced, will rally together on Saturday in Illinois.
Delaware Senator Joe Biden tells reporters he's "not the guy." The Democrat is believed to be on a short list that also includes Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelus, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine.
Republican presidential contender John McCain might announce his veep choice at the end of next week.
James Pindell, national editor of www.politicker.com, joins NECN from the Suffolk University NECN downtown Boston studio for a discussion.
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