By Leah Mishkin — 11/16/09
The environment’s destruction is creating jobs. President Obama’s recent trip to Asia touched on the subject of climate change and green energy research.
Category: Politics
House Speaker Throws Her Weight Behind Mike Capuano for Senate
By Jennifer Reading — 11/13/09
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi came to Boston today to endorse Congressman Michael Capuano who is running for the late Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat. Pelosi said she was honored to support her friend and colleague in his bid for Senate.
Clean Energy Jobs Bill Hits Senate Floor
By Andres Acosta — 11/02/09
A bill to put a price on carbon usage and create jobs has hit the Senate floor. It is called the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. California Senator Barbara Boxer is the Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee.
Massachusetts Senatorial Candidates Debate
By WEBN Staff — 10/26/09 Democratic candidates for the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s seat Martha Coakley, Alan Khazei, Michael E. Capuano, and Stephen Pagliuca debated Monday at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. You can watch the complete debate here…
President Obama Calls For America’s Clean Energy Leadership at MIT
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 10/23/09 President Barack Obama has called on the United States to lead the global clean energy movement. Today he spoke to scientific innovators and local politicians at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Continue readingPresident Obama Comes to Boston
By Julianne McDonald –10/23/09 President Barack Obama flew into Boston on Air Force One this morning. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry traveled on the plane with him from Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was in town to give a speech about smart energy at MIT and to campaign for Governor Deval Patrick.
Continue readingMA Governor Patrick is Committed to Serving
By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 10/22/09
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is still committed to public service no matter what he has faced in office.
That is what the Governor told an audience Thursday night at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. His speech was titled “Inspiring Public Service” and that is what he tried to do.
Anti-War Protest Takes Over Copley Square
By Paloma Richards — 10/17/09 There was music, costumes, and colorful signs. This may sound like a Halloween party, but this event had much more meaning to all its guests. This is an antiwar rally. Protesters gathered in Copley Square to voice their opposition to the war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Continue readingBoston Mayoral Candidates Debate
October 19, 2009 — On Monday, Boston’s mayoral candidates Thomas Menino and Michael Flaherty held their last televised debate at the John F. Kennedy Library.
Continue readingWEBN at the G-20
Watch our special program produced from Pittsburgh: WEBN at the G-20 Summit.
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