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 Issue of July 24, 2006 
   
Identity Crisis
Among the crush of causes being pushed forth in the public arena – before the fast-approaching end of this legislative session – is identity-theft protection.
Alert Status
They say home is where the heart is, but in the five Boston communities recently named violence hot spots, many residents have their hearts in their mouths when faced with the reality found just outside their door.
Energizing Boston’s Waterfront
By Vivien Li
Energy issues are dominating conversations this year. From proposals for liquefied natural gas terminals on Outer Brewster Island, off of Gloucester and off of Fall River, to the costs of gasoline for cars, everyone - from elected officials and business leaders to citizens - is talking about energy needs and costs.

Bank Employees Provide Front Line of Defense Against Senior Scams
By Anthony Caruso
The aging baby boomer generation is fueling a record increase in the nation’s elderly population, resulting in state and federal government, private agencies and banks all focusing more attention on a burgeoning problem: the financial exploitation of the elderly.

Check and Balance
Banker and Tradesman's political cartoon.


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