November 11, 2008

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Patrick seeking turnpike shakeup

Governor Deval Patrick would eliminate most tolls west of Route 128 and transfer control of the Big Dig to the agency that runs Logan International Airport as part of a plan to dismantle the debt-laden Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and financially resuscitate the state's transportation system. (By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff)

A White House tour of trouble spots

President-elect Barack Obama took another significant step toward assuming power yesterday when President Bush greeted him at the White House, then gave Obama an extended, private briefing on the myriad of challenges awaiting him when he takes office in January. (By Joseph Williams, Globe Staff)
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O'Malley heartened, worried by election

As much of the nation celebrates the first election of an African-American as president, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley is visibly moved by the moment, but also horrified by what he sees as Barack Obama's "deplorable" record on abortion rights. (By Michael Paulson, Globe Staff)

E-mails counter DiMasi on Cognos

The state's highest ranking education official wrote an e-mail to subordinates saying that House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi was "very interested" in a computer software contract and was "OK with" the winning bidder, Cognos ULC, in an apparent contradiction to the speaker's repeated assertions he played no role in the award. (By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff)

Two towns consider tying the knot

In an unprecedented step, the state has agreed to examine whether combining the two towns makes sense economically, practically, and bureaucratically. If Hamilton and Wenham decide to erase their boundary, state and local officials said, they would be the first Massachusetts communities in memory to merge in a state where local identity is revered. (By Brian MacQuarrie, Globe Staff)

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