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Ethics Overhaul Sought in Massachusetts
New York Times, United States -
By ABBY GOODNOUGH BOSTON — Responding to a rash of public corruption scandals in Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick on Tuesday proposed steeper fines for --
Ethics panel calls for tougher political corruption penalties NECN
Subpoenas, wiretaps proposed for state ethics reform Boston Globe
Patrick seeks to toughen state ethics laws SouthCoastToday.com
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Teva to pay $7 million to Massachusetts
Bizjournals.com, NC - Jan 5, 2009
Teva Pharmaceutical USA Inc. has agreed to pay $7 million to the Massachusetts Medicaid program to settle an investigation that accused Teva of inflating --
Teva settles MassHealth fraud lawsuit Boston Globe
Teva settles Medicaid fraud suit for $7m. Jerusalem Post
Teva Pays $7 Million To Settle Mass Medicaid False Claims Suit EasyBourse.com
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Don't overlook DiMasi's successes
Boston Globe, United States -
By Fred Salvucci IT HAS BEEN hunting season, and the media have been trying to bag their third consecutive Massachusetts speaker of the House through a --
Gambling Opponent Faces Re-Election Fight In Massachusetts GamblingCompliance.com
Mass. House Speaker, under fire, seeks third term Worcester Telegram
DiMasi predicts "overwhelming" victory in re-election NECN
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In a quiet church rebellion, Massachusetts parishioners keep the faith
International Herald Tribune, France - Jan 5, 2009
By Abby Goodnough SCITUATE, Massachusetts: There are sleeping bags in the sacristy at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church and reclining chairs in the --

Verizon completes $600 Mln network expansion in Massachusetts - Update
RTT News, NY -
Under the program, Verizon has expanded FiOS TV service to 29 more Massachusetts communities and made available for the first time high speed Internet --
Verizon invested $600m in Mass. during 2008 Boston Globe

Massachusetts increases taxes for small businesses
Boston Globe, United States -
However, the Massachusetts taxing authorities have singled out owners of small unincorporated businesses and are taxing their retirement contributions using --

Tar Heels get commitment from Massachusetts star
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - Jan 5, 2009
The Massachusetts high-school coaches association named Williams to its Super 26 team of top seniors as a defensive lineman. "He explodes off the ball," --
Creature vs. Creature: A Tar Heel On The Boston College ACC Opener Bleacher Report
Today, 5:30 pm, at the Smith Center Chapel Hill News

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation awards $1.195 --
MarketWatch (press release) -
BOSTON, Jan 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded $1.95 million in grants to 17 health care --
Blue Cross foundation awards local grants Boston Globe
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Awards $485000 -- Earthtimes (press release)
Massachusetts hospital to drop some Blue Cross members NECN
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MEN'S HOCKEY ENTERS HOME-AND-HOME SERIES WITH MASSACHUSETTS
UNH Athletics, NH -
MASSACHUSETTS: UNH has a 74-17-6 lifetime record vs. Massachusetts in 97 all-time meetings dating back to Feb. 13, 1926. UNH captured last year’s season --
Visiting Wildcats rally past Maine Portsmouth Herald News
Determined Wildcats found a way to win at Maine Portsmouth Herald News
COLLINS NAMED HOCKEY EAST PLAYER OF THE WEEK UNH Athletics

Massachusetts police chiefs legalize marijuana
Examiner.com -
by JD Tuccille, Civil Liberties Examiner Police chiefs in towns like Auburn and Clinton, Massachusetts would undoubtedly deny that they have any interest in --