A Pricey In-Flight Bed Gives Netanyahu Political Nightmare
The Israeli prime minister is facing criticism for spending $127,000 of public money to outfit an El Al jet with a double bed plus a wall around it so he and his wife could rest well on a flight to London last month. The scrutiny comes as the government is considering cuts to defense and social programs.
Mass. AG Coakley Unveils Anti-Foreclosure Program
May 12, 2013BOSTON — Attorney General Martha Coakle says her office is now accepting applications for a $1 million grant program designed to identify and return bank-owned properties to productive residential use.
Plans To Export U.S. Natural Gas Stir Debate
May 12, 2013State House Roundup: A ‘Hoo-Dee-Do’
May 10, 2013BOSTON — Burying the dead proves harder than it sounds when it’s an alleged terrorist.
Week In Review: A Hearing, A Body And A Close Race
May 10, 2013After Two Recessions, A Slimmed-Down City Staff
May 9, 2013A new Boston report shows a 6 percent drop in city-funded employment.
Warren’s Bill Would Ease Student Loan Interest Rates
May 8, 2013BOSTON — The senator’s legislation would let students borrow funds at the same rate as banks borrow from the Federal Reserve for one year.
Mass. Panel Approves Rules For Medical Marijuana
May 8, 2013BOSTON — Still, it will likely be at least several more months before the first medical marijuana dispensaries open in the state.














