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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: Greenbuild 2008 welcomes Desmond Tutu
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November 19, 2008
Greenbuild 2008 welcomes Desmond Tutu


(Latoyia Edwards, NECN) - Boston is one of the greenest cities in the United States. This week, the city plays host to the Greenbuild 2008 Conference.

On Wednesday, Archbishop Desmond Tutu addressed the conference.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner used humor to address the subject of protecting the environment. Some in the crowd called the speech inspirational.

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