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(Alison King, NECN: Boston, MA) - Despite the ethics questions hanging over his head, Sal DiMasi will remain the Massachusetts House Speaker. DiMasi easily won re-election today by his legislative colleagues. The Boston Democrat received the required...
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(Brad Puffer, NECN: New Bedford, MA) - A criminal with a long rap sheet is behind bars, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and his own mother. 35-year-old Gary Gomes now stands charged with two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping. Tuesday...
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(NECN: Chris Collins, Boston, Mass.) - Boston College will be flying without their top Eagle. After much speculation, head football coach Jeff Jagodzinski is out of a job. Athletic Director Gene DeFillippo made the announcement today. The firing comes...
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SCI-TECH: Hybrids good for environment, bad for blind people
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August 20, 2008
Hybrids good for environment, bad for blind people


(NECN) - Electric and hybrid cars may be better for the enviornment, but California lawmakers say they are bad for the blind since the vehicles are so quiet.

The California legislature passed a bill to ensure that the vehicles make enough noise, so blind people can safely cross the street.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has yet to publicly commented on the issue.

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