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Rites and resolve
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, outlining a politically ambitious agenda for the new legislative session, vowed yesterday to slash local health care costs, end patronage, reject any tax increases, and break a longstanding impasse over casino gambling. (By Michael Levenson and Noah Bierman, Globe Staff)
Private firms fund Patrick inauguration
To pay for the inauguration festivities that will kick off his second term at the State House today, Governor Deval Patrick and his supporters have amassed a fund of more than $700,000, donated largely by insurance companies, large financial institutions, telecommunications firms, and labor unions. (Globe Staff)
- Looking ahead to Governor Patrick's second term
- Licensing head leaving | Abraham: Insecurity complex
2 N.E. freshmen personify the D.C. divide
Two New England politicians — Republican Frank Guinta, a Tea Party favorite, and Democrat William Keating — were sworn in, bringing with them competing agendas that will test whatever lingering spirit of bipartisanship remains from last year’s lame-duck session. (By Mark Arsenault and Donovan Slack, Globe Staff)
- GOP takes control of the House, overhauls the rules
- Graphics Changes in House rules | 112th Congress
- New faces to watch | The new House leadership
- Notebook: Press chief latest to leave White House
New formula finds more
Americans in poverty
The number of poor people in the United States in 2009 was millions higher than previously known, with 1 in 6 Americans — many of them 65 and older — struggling in poverty due to rising medical care and other costs, according to preliminary census figures released yesterday. (By Hope Yen, Associated Press)
An untimely turn in a school turnaround
Last month, Stephen Zrike abruptly walked away from his position as principal of Blackstone Elementary School. He accepted a position in Chicago’s public school system, leaving Blackstone in the lurch and Superintendent Carol Johnson scrambling to find a temporary replacement. (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
Metro
- DeLeo vows to cut health costs, end patronage (By Michael Levenson and Noah Bierman, Globe Staff)
- Private firms fund Patrick inauguration (Globe Staff)
- Boston’s Blackstone School faces new year without its ‘hero principal’ (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
- Carlisle officers’ exits tied to affairs (By Kathleen Burge, Globe Staff)
- Looking ahead to Governor Patrick's second term
- Woburn mayor to seek dismissal of those who freed officer’s killer (By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff)
- Enforcement of texting ban off to slow start (By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff)
- Yvonne Abraham Insecurity complex (By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Columnist)
- Parents required to attend meeting (By Akilah Johnson, Globe Staff)
- Robbers hit Burlington bank (By Jason Woods, Globe Correspondent)
- BROOKLINE 2 students arrested after perceived threat (Boston Globe)
- GLOUCESTER Injured man evacuated from fishing boat (Boston Globe)
- BOSTON Patrick’s head of licensing is on way out (State House News Service)
- Law’s star for teacher interns blasted (Bloomberg News)
- BOSTON Section of Allston-Brighton most ticketed (Boston Globe)
- BOSTON Victim identified in first homicide of year (Boston Globe)
- SPRINGFIELD Jury to see video of 8-year-old’s gun death (Associated Press)
- Judge orders Lorillard to keep $270m on hand to pay judgment (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
- Man, 68, fatally shot in drug raid at Framingham home (By Brian R. Ballou, Globe Staff)
- No Mass. Mega wins, but 6 reap $250,000 (Globe Staff)
- Ex-parishioners still hope to reverse church closings (By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff)
- Maine inaugurates its first Republican governor in 16 years (By Glenn Adams, Associated Press)
- Malloy sworn in as Conn. governor (By Susan Haigh, Associated Press)
- R.I. governor ends order enforcing immigration law (By Eric Tucker, Associated Press)
- Iranian prince battled depression, brother says (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
- Firefighters rescue dog from frigid Charles River (By Katherine Landergan, Globe Correspondent)
- Boston adds 25 cents to hourly parking meter fee (By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff)
Regional editions
Globe West
- Newton marathon training program for at-risk teens catches on (By Lenny Megliola, Globe Correspondent)
Globe North
- Boston radio icon Gary LaPierre returns to the air, briefly (By Joel Brown, Globe Correspondent)
Globe South
- New book by Anthony M. Sammarco chronicles the history of Milton (By Johanna Seltz, Globe Correspondent)
Obituaries
- Raphael Hillyer, 96; helped launch Juilliard quartet (By Jeremy Eichler, Globe Staff)
- Drew Hurley; was popular, personable salesman; at 49 (By Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff)
- Philip Burton Jr., 76; created series on blacks, health care (By Daniel E. Slotnik, New York Times)
- Ahmed Yamani, 86; founder of radical Palestinian group (Associated Press)
- Z. Starostecki, 91, missile designer (Associated Press)
- William F. Kearns Jr., 89; press secretary to 6 governors (Associated Press)
- Lorenzo Pimentel, renowned maker of handmade guitars (Associated Press)
Nation
- 2 N.E. freshmen personify the D.C. divide (By Mark Arsenault and Donovan Slack, Globe Staff)
- New formula finds more Americans in poverty (By Hope Yen, Associated Press)
- Panel report identifies blunders before spill (By John M. Broder, New York Times)
- Student fatally shoots administrator at Omaha high school, kills self, police say (Associated Press)
- Additional raunchy Navy videos surface (Associated Press)
- Politician says NYC plowing sabotaged (Bloomberg News)
- Law’s star for teacher interns blasted (Bloomberg News)
- Museum to buy Hudson splashdown jet (Associated Press)
- Struggling taxpayers punished by IRS liens, watchdog warns (By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press)
- Journal set to publish supportive work on ESP (By Benedict Carey, New York Times)
- Former Pentagon official and possible homicide victim appeared disoriented, police say (By Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press)
- New faces in Congress to watch (Washington Post)
- The new House leadership (Washington Post)
- GOP takes control of the House, overhauls the rules (By Carl Hulse, New York Times)
- Political Notebook Press chief is latest member of White House team heading for exit (Boston Globe)
World
- Sadr’s return to Iraq marks key transition (By Anthony Shadid and John Leland, New York Times)
- China turns to Web to fight adultery (Associated Press)
- Analysis attacks autism-vaccine study (Associated Press)
- Afghans say 2 attacks were thwarted (Associated Press)
- Giant tuna sells for $526 per pound (Associated Press)
- Some royal wedding details emerge (Associated Press)
- Pakistani politician and his suspected assassin both lauded (By Karin Brulliard, Washington Post)
- Family still seeks CIA detainee’s remains (By Kathy Gannon and Adam Goldman, Associated Press)
- Iran may bar opposition from election (By Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press)
- Cool response to N. Korea bid (By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press)
Editorial and opinion
- Globe Editorial Harder new edge gives Patrick a better chance to deliver
- Globe Editorial Toning shoes: The fat-jiggler of footwear
- Globe Editorial Obama bows to 'death panels'
- Neal Gabler The end of cultural elitism
- Joan Vennochi A parole bill that deserves a vote
- David M. Abromowitz Instead of foreclosure, an easier route for all
Sports
- Celtics 105, Spurs 103 Stop sign ignored (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- Dan Shaughnessy Let’s hope it’s the first of many (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
- Patriots buck up on third downs (By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff)
- On a roll (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Patriots notebook Two more make Pro Bowl (By Michael Vega, Globe Staff)
- NFL notebook Young won’t be back with the Titans (Associated Press)
- Sports Log Beltre, Texas agree to $96m, 6 years (Boston Globe)
- Bruins notebook Positioning is a central issue with Seguin (By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff)
- Wild thumbnails (Boston Globe)
- On baseball Effects of steroids are felt (By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff)
- Alomar and Blyleven elected to Hall (By Ben Walker, Associated Press)
- NBA roundup Orlando holds off Milwaukee (Associated Press)
- NHL roundup Kunitz’s trick leads Penguins (Associated Press)
- On basketball He’s not against popping off (By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff)
- Celtics notebook Not in books till last second (By Julian Benbow, Globe Staff)
- On Tour, change is in the air (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Break on through (By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff)
- Follow that star (By Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff)
- BC notebook Boston College football team aware Nevada will pack fans in (By Damin Esper, Globe Correspondent)
- Tonight's bowl game (Boston Globe)
- College football notebook Michigan decides to fire Rodriguez (Associated Press)
- Harvard 78, BC 69 Harvard rolls by BC (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- National college basketball roundup Another mark for UConn (Associated Press)
- New England basketball roundup Old Dominion squeezes NU (Staff And Wire Services)
- School roundup Rivers prevails in friendly battle (By Michael Mancinelli, Globe Correspondent)
- MIAA may expand Division 4 fields (By Anthony Guliza, Globe Correspondent)
- A measured response (By T.D. Thornton, Globe Correspondent)
- US Cross-Country Ski Championships sending Stephen back to school (By Marty Basch, Globe Correspondent)
- Max Ramirez on board (By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff)
- Ski notebook Miller time in Munich (By Tony Chamberlain and T.D. Thornton, Globe Correspondents)
Business
- Bank of America testing fees in Mass. (By Todd Wallack, Globe Staff)
- BJ’s will shed 500 jobs, close five stores, reorganize managers’ ranks (By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff)
- Shaw's won't say how many workers store closings will affect (By Katie Johnston Chase, Globe Staff)
- Wireless TV to be big story at Vegas show (By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff)
- Tech Lab D-Link’s Internet TV device too pricey for its menu of offerings (By Hiawatha Bray, Globe Staff)
- American’s online ticket fight grows (By Joshua Freed, Associated Press)
- Jobs report raises hopes for hiring (By Paul Wiseman and Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press)
- Retail sales show December strength (Associated Press)
- J. Crew climbs on bid reports (Associated Press)
- Volcker said to be leaving DC panel (Associated Press)
- Starbucks unveils new wordless logo (Associated Press)
- Overhaul forces loan wording change (Bloomberg News)
- US must OK tobacco product changes (Bloomberg News)
- Coakley sues trio over housing bias (By Jenifer B. McKim, Globe Staff)
- Boston Scientific buys Hub tech firm (By Associated Press, Boston Globe)
- President makes 3d try at Fed seat for MIT professor (By Scott Lanman, Bloomberg News)
- Toyota prevails in whistle-blower case (By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press)
- Ford’s reputation picked up, survey says (Associated Press)
- Google wins freeze on US deal (By Tom Schoenberg, Bloomberg News)
- Obama to address US Chamber in Feb. (By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press)
- Biogen Idec taps industry veteran to lead its R&D (By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff)
- Strong consumer demand sparks service sector growth (By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press)
- The Savings Game When it comes to investing, take pains to avoid some all-too-common mistakes (By Elliot Raphaelson, Boston Globe)
- S&P 500 closes at highest since Sept. 2008 (Boston Globe)
- MARKET MOVERS Disney’s plans for China park advance (Boston Globe)
- MASS. MOVERS Amid hopes for hiring, Monster gains (Boston Globe)
- Market Movers Leap Wireless (Boston Globe)
- Market Movers LCA-Vision Inc. (Boston Globe)
- Market Movers Sonic Corp. (Boston Globe)
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Style/Arts |
- Dr. Robert Leonard has got it all covered (By Joseph P. Kahn, Globe Staff)
- Many men handle losing their hair by shaving it off (By Beth Teitell, Globe Staff)
- Refrigerators should be seen and not heard (By Beth Teitell, Globe Staff)
- Eric Jimenez shares makeup tips for spring 2011 (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- g force Bunny Williams discusses her design philosophy (By Christopher Muther, Globe Staff)
- Fill your life with flowers throughout the year (By Martha Stewart, Boston Globe)
- BOOK REVIEW In ‘Twin,’ Allen Shawn remembers the sister who couldn’t come home again (By Caroline Leavitt, Boston Globe)
- Bargain Bin (By Ami Albernaz, Boston Globe)
- Handyman on call: moisture near a sliding door (By Peter Hotton, Globe Staff)
- Names Hub publicist Regan is engaged (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Ex-madam not Lifetime movie fan (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Going to 'Graceland' (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names A split on ‘Rock’ (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Book club: Cash’s in (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Getting married in Style (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Names Pols take to ‘The View’ (By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe)
- Celebrity News Testimony: Jackson had ‘a bad reaction’ (Boston Globe)
- Critic's corner (By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff)
- Daily guide to television and radio (Boston Globe)
- On Demand picks (Boston Globe)
- This day in history (Boston Globe)
- Reflection for the day (Boston Globe)
- Nightlife: the week ahead (Boston Globe)
- Mark your calendar (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- To do list (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
- Event picks for kids this week (By June Wulff, Globe Staff)
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