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Mitt Romney raises $170.5m, President Obama $181m in race's final month
Mitt Romney and the GOP raised a record amount in September, but still trailed President Obama and the Democratic Party in fund-raising. (Globe, 3:46 p.m.)
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Facing criticism for out-of-state travel, Governor Patrick drops by press gallery
The governor's visit to the State House press gallery came after he traveled out of state to attend a gay rights gala and to stump for President Obama. (Globe, 3:58 p.m.)
On eve of retrial, judge allows new testimony in Mattapan quadruple slaying
Marcus Hurd, who was wounded in the quadruple slaying, will be allowed to testify that he recognizes one of the gun-wielding men in the attack. (Globe, 5:02 p.m.)
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GOP faith unshaken in supply-side tax policies
The basic ingredients of Mitt Romneys plan to slash tax rates are steeped in doctrine that has inspired Republican conservatives for decades.
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Eliminate the City Council districts
Given the changes in the electorate, an open system would produce a more diverse Boston City Council.
Compounding pharmacies vary widely
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Khadafy son should be tried by Libya
Libya is involved in a senseless power struggle with the International Criminal Court over who has jurisdiction in the trial of Saif Khadafy.
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Burlington speech giant Nuance Communications expanded deeper into the medical technology business with two big acquisitions in just the past few weeks.
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