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(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...
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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...
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(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...
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SCI-TECH: 12 year old Oregon student develops 3-D solar cell
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September 16, 2008
12 year old Oregon student develops 3-D solar cell


(NECN/ABC) - Despite his age, William Yuan of Beaverton. Oregon has already studied nuclear fusion and nanotechnology, and he is on his way to solving the energy crisis.

Encouraged by his Meadow Park Middle School science teacher, the 12 year old developed a 3-D solar cell.

KOMO News reporter Susan Harding has the story.

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