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| TOP STORIES | | | [3 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  | | | [4 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 | | | [5 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 turns attention to economy at home
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| July 27, 2008 Obama turns attention to economy at home
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(NECN) - Fresh off his trip overseas, Barack Obama is turning his attention from foreign policy to the economy at home.
Obama landed in Chicago on Saturday night after a weeklong trip that took him to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East and Europe.
In an interview that aired on Sunday mornings "Meet the Press", Obama said the cost of gas and food will keep Americans focused on finances.
Obama says he'll meet with economic advisers on Monday to discuss a second economic stimulus package and ways to deal with high energy prices.
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