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On Sundays in October, the four candidates for governor appeared on "This Week in Business," shown on New England Cable News, to discuss issues important to business and the economy.
(By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff, 10/8/06)
Lieutenant Governor Kerry M. Healey is pledging if she becomes governor she'll focus far more attention than Mitt Romney has on small business.
(By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff, 10/15/06)
Christy Mihos is pledging huge state tax and fee cuts, sharp increases in state aid to cities and towns, and increased spending on popular local projects.
(By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff, 10/22/06)
Gubernatorial candidate Deval L. Patrick said he would take a dim view of using state tax incentives as a major tool for attracting business expansion in the state.
(By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff, 10/29/06)
Gubernatorial candidate Grace Ross said there's much in the Green-Rainbow platform for capitalists to like.
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