February 17, 2009

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Homeless families
face strict new rules

Less than two years after vowing to end homelessness in Massachusetts, the Patrick administration has proposed new regulations that it acknowledges could force hundreds of homeless families back on the street. (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
Chapter 3: Chappaquiddick

Conflicted ambitions,
then, Chappaquiddick

Senator Edward M. Kennedy appeared White House bound, until a fatal car accident and lingering questions derailed his plans. (By Jenna Russell, Boston Globe)
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Global view on AIDS drives lab

Dr. Bruce D. Walker, an acclaimed AIDS specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, didn't really want to go to South Africa. He was engrossed in his laboratory's AIDS research in Boston, and a trip to see his team's field work seemed a risky distraction. (By James F. Smith, Globe Staff)

For some car buyers, worry
takes a back seat to deals

At least some car buyers hit the gas over the weekend. Auto dealers around Greater Boston yesterday reported solid results for Presidents' Day holiday sales, a traditional make-or-break weekend for sellers, because of customers who decided the deals being offered outweighed worries about the future. (By Ross Kerber, Globe Staff)

At Fashion Week, a flair for the frugal

There are fewer gift bags for fashion buyers and editors, and the steady stream of opulent parties has slowed to a trickle. Instead of pricey runway shows, big name designers such as Vera Wang and Betsey Johnson opted to unveil their fall lines in their showrooms. (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)

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