Democratic aide: Mass. governor to tap Kennedy friend, former DNC chair Paul Kirk for SenateBOSTON — A Democratic aide says Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will name former party chairman Paul Kirk to temporarily fill the late Sen. Edward Kennedy’s seat. Mass. governor to appoint Kennedy successor; ex-Democratic party chair Kirk has family backingBOSTON — Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. was the favored pick Thursday as Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick prepared to announce a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Mass. governor tells state workers not to do business with Hyatt after housekeepers firedBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Wednesday he has instructed state employees to stop doing business with Hyatt hotels until it rehires 100 housekeepers it fired last month. Mass. governor says he’ll name Kennedy successor Thursday; Kennedy family urges Kirk be chosenBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick plans to announce his choice for an interim appointment to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy on Thursday. Mass. governor to declare ‘emergency’ so he can immediately appoint interim Kennedy successorBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says he will declare an emergency to allow him to immediately appoint an interim successor to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Mass. Legislature approves bill creating temporary replacement for Kennedy in US SenateBOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers fulfilled Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s dying wish Wednesday, granting the governor the power to appoint an interim replacement for him so President Barack Obama can regain a critical 60th U.S. Senate vote he needs to pass a health care overhaul this year. Mass. Legislature approves bill creating temporary replacement for KennedyBOSTON — The Massachusetts Legislature on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing the governor to replace the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy temporarily, moving a step closer to restoring a critical 60th U.S. Senate vote President Barack Obama needs to pass his health care overhaul this year. Mass. House approves bill creating temporary replacement for Kennedy; Bill moves to SenateBOSTON — The Massachusetts House has given final approval to a bill allowing the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. House leaves it to Mass. governor to declare ‘emergency’ for immediate replacement for KennedyBOSTON — If Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wants the power to quickly name a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, it’s going to be up to him to do it. Mass. gov tells state workers not to do business with Hyatt after housekeepers firedBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Wednesday that he has instructed state employees to stop doing business with Hyatt hotels until it rehires 100 housekeepers it fired last month. Dispute over constitutional rules slowing final vote to allow Kennedy interim successorBOSTON — A constitutional dispute is delaying final passage of a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim successor to the late Edward Kennedy’s Senate seat. Fallen money-market fund makes $1 billion distribution, with $3.5B remaining amid litigationBOSTON — A money-market mutual fund that held more than $60 billion before it notoriously “broke the buck” a year ago said Wednesday it will hand out $1 billion in a fifth distribution to investors from the fund’s remaining assets. Family confidant: Kennedy’s sons urge Mass. governor to appoint ex-DNC chairman to replace dadBOSTON — The sons of the late Edward M. Kennedy have urged the governor to pick Paul G. Kirk Jr., the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to temporarily replace their father in the U.S. Senate. Curt Schilling won’t run for Edward M. Kennedy’s seat in the US SenateNEW YORK — Curt Schilling won’t test out just how popular he is in Massachusetts. In book, TV show, woman describes encounter with man accused in so-called Craigslist killingBOSTON — A new book about a man accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist includes an account by a Las Vegas woman allegedly robbed at gunpoint by him. Massachusetts governor faces a delicate dance as he weighs interim Kennedy replacementBOSTON — For Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, picking a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy isn’t just about finding the best person to represent the state in Washington. Mass. governor has multiple constituencies as weighs temporary replacement for KennedyBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval (deh-VAHL’) Patrick isn’t just thinking about who can represent the state in Washington as he considers a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Bill allowing Mass. governor to name interim Kennedy successor takes key step forwardBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill allowing the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Mass. Senate debates bill to allow governor to name interim replacement for KennedyBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate has begun debating a bill to let the governor name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. ACORN names former Mass AG Harshbarger to investigate housing programWASHINGTON — The community activist group ACORN said Tuesday it has selected a former Massachusetts attorney general to investigate its housing program and other public service projects after employees were caught on video giving advice to a couple posing as a prostitute and pimp and Congress moved to cut off its federal funding. Harbinger Capital cuts stake in New York Times Co. to 16.4 pct, calls company a ‘core holding’NEW YORK — Harbinger Capital Partners LLC says it has sold part of its 20 percent stake in The New York Times Co., but still considers the company a core holding. Mass. Senate to debate, vote on bill allowing gov. to name interim replacement for KennedyBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to debate a bill that would allow the governor to name an interim replacement to fill the late Edward Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat. New ways to think about post-meltdown investing: Diversify more broadly, raise skepticismBOSTON — Stocks always rise over the long haul. Bonds are for retirees and investors with little taste for risk. Companies rarely cut their dividends. Elderhostel group tours changing program name to ExploritasBOSTON — The travel organization Elderhostel is changing its program name to Exploritas and opening up tours and activities to all travelers 21 and older. Mass. Senate likely to debate bill Tuesday allowing appointment for Kennedy’s Senate seatBOSTON — Massachusetts could have a new U.S. senator by the end of the week. Mass. Senate again delays debate on bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy’s vacant seatBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is again delaying debate on a bill allowing the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy. Mass. Senate expected to debate bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy’s vacant seatBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to take up a bill that would allow the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy. Witnesses: Pregnant Boston teenager shot dead at own birthday party by uninvited guestBOSTON — A pregnant teenager has been shot and killed at a birthday party held in her honor in Boston. Clean landing: Boston airport prepares nation’s 1st green runway, with low-temperature asphaltBOSTON — Clean landings are about to get a new meaning at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Federal prosecutors reach $100K settlement with glue company in Boston’s Big Dig deathBOSTON — The company that supplied epoxy glue used in that part of the Big Dig highway project in Boston, where a ceiling collapsed and killed a motorist, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of making a false statement. |