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BOSTON CAPITAL
INNOVATION ECONOMY
Page one

Middle class tax
cuts gain support
The House Republican leader said yesterday that he was prepared to vote in favor of legislation that would let the Bush-era tax cuts expire for the wealthiest Americans if Democrats insisted on continuing the cuts only for families earning less than $250,000 a year. (By David Herszenhorn, New York Times)
Community clinics widen reach
As the national health overhaul rolls out, the experiences of Whittier Street Health Center in Roxbury and other neighborhood health clinics in Massachusetts could prove instructive. (By Patrick G. Lee, Globe Correspondent)
Democrats count on cash, organization
Congressional Democrats face the threat of a drubbing on Nov. 2, with the distinct possibility they will lose control of the House to Republicans. To limit the damage, the party is counting on superior organization and more money. (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- Video Volunteers for Democrats trying to motivate base
- Fall vote in mind, Tea Party activists stage three rallies
- Brother runs as insurance in Governor’s Council race
- Senior women legislators hit Mass. campaign trail
A protester for the ages
After years at barricades, protesting everything from nuclear war to global warming, Frances Crowe of Northampton, at 91, remains part of the vanguard of antiestablishment movements. (By David Abel, Globe Staff)

Metro
- Community clinics could be key to new health care system (By Patrick G. Lee, Globe Correspondent)
- Northampton’s Frances Crowe, at 91, still waging battle for peace (By David Abel, Globe Staff)
- Jimmy Fund walk expected to raise $6m (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
- Brother runs as election insurance in Governor’s Council race (By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff)
- Senior women legislators hit campaign trail (By Sarah Schweitzer, Globe Staff)
- Residents, BRA at odds on E. Boston site (By Chris Burrell, Globe Correspondent)
- Adrian Walker This robbery was over easy (By Adrian Walker, Globe Columnist)
- Globe Watch Boston-Brookline line a tough one to cross (By Christina Pazzanese, Globe Correspondent)
- Ariz. sheriff visits GOP event in N.H. (Globe Staff)
- New England in brief Landmarks Orchestra founder dies (Boston Globe)
- Trial to begin in home invasion that shook Conn. town (By John Christoffersen, Associated Press)
- No new taxes, say Maine candidates (By Glenn Adams, Associated Press)
- Brighton woman, 82, loses $7,600 to man pretending to be grandson (By Amy Carboneau, Globe Correspondent)

Regional editions
Globe North
- At Byfield auction, history and memories for sale (By Wendy Killeen, Globe Correspondent)
Globe West
- Fighting the tenacious black swallow-wort (By Kathleen Burge, Globe Staff)
Globe South
- Pilgrims in the family tree (By Christine Legere, Globe Correspondent)

Obituaries
- Doris Ostermann, 87; helped crash survivors, aided airlifts (By Gloria Negri, Globe Staff)
- Joel A. Swanson; Globe pressman took safety to heart; at 75 (By Sean Teehan, Globe Correspondent)
- Rev. Lucius Walker; defied embargoes to deliver aid (By Douglas Martin, New York Times)
- Claude Chabrol, 80, founder of New Wave film movement (By Jenny Barchfield, Associated Press)
- Kevin McCarthy, 96, star of stage, screen, and ‘Body Snatchers’ (By Mark Schoifet, Bloomberg News)
- Ron Kramer, at 75; starred for Packers, Michigan (Associated Press)

Nation
- Middle class tax cuts gain support (By David Herszenhorn, New York Times)
- Democrats count on cash, organization (By Matt Viser, Globe Staff)
- Fall vote in mind, Tea Party activists stage three rallies (By Robin Hindery and Kevin Freking, Associated Press)
- West Virginia miners’ notes warned of explosive dust (Associated Press)
- Hurricane Igor now a Category 4, may strengthen (Associated Press)
- Fire pit may have caused Colo. wildfire, newspaper reports (Associated Press)
- Lesbian seeks reinstatement to Air Force in trial (Associated Press)
- Crews closing in on source of oil leak in Illinois, EPA says (Associated Press)
- Calif. tells utility to examine pipelines (By Trevor Hunnicutt, Associated Press)

World
- Netanyahu says settlement freeze won’t be renewed (By Mark Lavie, Associated Press)
- Newborn boy found in trash unloaded from plane at Manila airport (Associated Press)
- National measles vaccination plan sparks outcry in China (Associated Press)
- Christian worshiper, minister attacked in Indonesia (Associated Press)
- 2 die in Afghan protests over Koran burning (Associated Press)
- Suspected US strike kills 5 in Pakistan (Associated Press)
- Turkish voters approve constitution changes (By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press)
- Iran will release American woman after $500,000 bail is paid (By Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post)
- NATO revises contract award process (By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press)

Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Concerned about rising tuition? Look at the coaches’ salaries
- Globe Editorial Green light on NorthPoint
- Claudia M. Gold By the book, but breaking a bond
- Tom Keane Lynch’s primary dogfight
- Carlo Rotella Two blues greats, headed this way

Sports
- Patriots 38, Bengals 24 Patriots are tigers against the Bengals (By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff)
- Dan Shaughnessy Rant by Moss changes pattern (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- Red Sox 5, A's 3 Pinch of Kalish, dash of Drew lift Red Sox over Athletics (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Bruins Notebook Seguin has familiar look (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- Johnson gets it done (By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press)
- Golf Roundup Tseng slips past Wie for crown (Associated Press)
- Sports Log Jets treatment of reporter investigated (Boston Globe)
- Red Sox Notebook Beckett escapes early hole (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Baseball Roundup Yankees swept by Rangers (Associated Press)
- USA 81, Turkey 64 US reclaims crown (By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press)
- Hamlin sets sights on Cup title (By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press)
- US Open Notebook Final pushed to today (Associated Press)
- Texans 34, Colts 24 Colts trampled by Foster (By Chris Duncan, Associated Press)
- Packers 27, Eagles 20 Packers pushed to finish by Vick (Associated Press)
- Giants 31, Panthers 18 Giants able to settle down and settle in (By Barry Wilner, Associated Press)
- Redskins 13, Cowboys 7 Fresh start in D.C. goes well (Associated Press)
- NFL Week 1 Roundup Lions’ rut nearly hit end of road (Associated Press)
- On Football Brady again an in-control freak (By Albert R. Breer, Boston Globe)
- Opponents weren’t braced for Welker’s return (By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff)
- Moss can’t be contained (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Patriots Notebook Overall, they had it covered (By Monique Walker, Globe Staff)
- Boys' Soccer Preview Another run, or one and done? (By Jason Mastrodonato, Globe Correspondent)
- Girls' Soccer Preview New era, new challenges for A-B (By Phillip Shore, Globe Correspondent)
- Volleyball, Field Hockey Preview Confident Whalers back for seconds (By Liz Torres, Globe Correspondent)
- National College Football Already a season of ups and downs (By Mark Blaudschun, Boston Globe)
- BC can cool down before heat arrives (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)

Business
- Genzyme’s suitor sees potential top sellers (By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff)
- New college program zeroes in on health costs (By Karen Weintraub, Globe Correspondent)
- Innovation Economy Text messages tell if the table’s ready (By Scott Kirsner, Globe Correspondent)
- Global rules target banks’ risk-taking (Associated Press)
- User Friendly Chiclet-shaped Mint freshens up floor cleaning (By Mark Baard, Globe Correspondent)
- Life Sciences Roundup For Cerulean, task is to show its drug can kill tumors (Xconomy.Com)
- The Green Blog Carter’s dream of solar panel on White House roof denied by Obama’s staff (By Beth Daley, Globe Staff)
- Ask Dr. Knowledge Is ‘soluble fiber’ really fiber? (By John Swain, Globe Correspondent)

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- Sound Body Cycle of stress (By Stephen Smith, Boston Globe)
- Doug Most Having young kids as well as a fear of rides (By Doug Most, Globe Staff)
- Health Answers Kidney stones: genetics vs. lifestyle (By Courtney Humphries, Boston Globe)
- G Force Making her own pitch (Boston Globe)
- Be Well Men with low PSAs may not need added screening (Boston Globe)
- White Coat Notes Low-carb diet is better with vegetables, study says (Boston Globe)
- CD Review Backed by a strong band of collaborators, Robert Plant continues to dig roots (By Sarah Rodman, Globe Staff)
- CD Review Killers frontman not in the pink on solo debut ‘Flamingo’ (By James Reed, Globe Staff)
- Album Review Weezer looks back, and watches girls (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Jamey Johnson, 'The Guitar Song' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Blonde Redhead, 'Penny Sparkle' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Charles Lloyd Quartet, 'Mirror' (Boston Globe)
- Album Review Galeet Darda Shti, 'The Naming' (Boston Globe)
- STAGE REVIEW Stoneham Theatre’s ‘Perfect Harmony’ is all about the singers (By Don Aucoin, Globe Staff)
- BOOK REVIEW In ‘Bitter in the Mouth,’ heroine mixes senses and finds a sense of self (By Diane White, Boston Globe)
- At fashion week in New York, fair-weather trends (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- Names Being Patriotic (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- 'Resident Evil' thrives (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW Singer-songwriter Stan Ridgway to perform at Johnny D’s in Somerville (Boston Globe)
- TODAY Dirty Projectors play the Wilbur Theatre (Boston Globe)
- TODAY Coolidge Corner Theatre to screen ‘Jaws’ (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW Billy Idol plays the House of Blues Tuesday (Boston Globe)
- TOMORROW Rush at the TD Garden (Boston Globe)
- Critic’s corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Boston Globe)
- Daily guide (Boston Globe)
- On demand picks 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' available on HBO on Comcast (Boston Globe)
- Annie's Mailbox Wife reads betrayal in husband’s hidden note from female co-worker (Boston Globe)
- Chess notes (By Harold Condis and Patrick Wolff, Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)

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