Gov. Patrick, ex-Gov. Romney to discuss health law

BOSTON — Massachusetts' current and former governors are set to appear on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday to discuss the federal health care law. Gov. Deval Patrick and former Gov. Mitt Romney are expected to paint very different portraits of the law...

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Henry pays $38M for Globe HQ

John Henry paid $38.4 million for The Boston Globe's headquarters on Morrissey Boulevard as part of the 
$70 million deal last month to acquire the New England Media Group from The New York Times, according to newly filed records at the Suffolk County...

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Walmart touts Web deals for holidays

Walmart kicked off its online holiday sales yesterday — a month earlier than usual for the world's largest online retailer. The chain is hawking savings that it says it normally reserves for Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving and typically the...

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Hilltop townhouses offer view

A major transformation of the hilltop site of the former Symmes Hospital in Arlington is adding 176 residential units, including 12 townhouses for sale. Arlington 360 has been long in the making, but the development is now renting and selling. The 12...

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Obama: Budget is about choices, priorities

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says budget negotiations in Congress are about choices and priorities. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama urges Congress to pass a budget that includes spending on education, infrastructure and research....

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Mass. fishermen eligible for federal disaster aid

BOSTON — The federal Small Business Administration has decided to provide federal disaster assistance to Massachusetts fishermen hard hit by reductions in catch limits and groundfish stocks. U.S. Sen. Edward Markey said Friday that the assistance will...

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Reports: Barclays bank suspends 6 in rigging probe

LONDON — Barclays bank has suspended six traders amid an investigation into whether international currency markets were rigged, the BBC, the Financial Times and other outlets reported Saturday. Barclays, Britain's second-largest bank, revealed on Wednesday...

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Iran criticizes Iraq for increasing crude exports

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Oil Minister says Iraq has increased its crude oil exports to compensate for a fall in Iranian exports as a result of sanctions over Tehran's suspected nuclear program, calling the policy "not friendly at all." Bijan Namdar Zanganeh...

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Sticker shock often follows insurance cancellation

MIAMI — Dean Griffin liked the health insurance he purchased for himself and his wife three years ago and thought he'd be able to keep the plan even after the federal Affordable Care Act took effect. But the 64-year-old recently received a letter notifying...

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Sens. Warren, Markey to hold Mass. fishing hearing

BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is planning to hold a "listening session" at the Statehouse to hear about challenges facing Massachusetts' fishing industry. Warren said she hopes to hear from fishermen, shore side businesses and the local marine...

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