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DiMasi will resign

House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi plans to resign from his powerful post tomorrow and depart the North End legislative seat he has held for three decades, saying yesterday that he is proud of his record and is departing with his "head high" despite ongoing ethics controversies swirling around him. (By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff)

GOP leaders balk at stimulus

Leading Republicans yesterday said they were unlikely to support President Obama's economic stimulus package in its current form, girding their party to confront the popular new president on a major, early initiative he had hoped would pass with broad, bipartisan support. (By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff)
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Shucking off the cold

In this frigid season, Rhode Island oyster farmers see their business boom as many growers in Cape Cod and Canada run out of oysters or stop working because of the ice. (By Bina Venkataraman, Globe Correspondent)

Flaherty starts his mayoral quest

Michael F. Flaherty Jr., a popular city councilor and native son of voter-rich South Boston, launched his campaign for mayor yesterday, saying he wants to bring openness to a city government that is "run behind closed doors and has shut out the public." (By John C. Drake, Globe Staff)

Magic fades away at Sundance film fest

The economy is in tatters, and the indie film numbers aren't adding up. Park City lodging was down 10 percent during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival; the corporations kept their tents and gift bags at home. While some films sold this year, the action was muted and the figures didn't stagger the sensibilities. (By Ty Burr, Globe Staff)

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