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Issue of January 22, 2007 |     |
On an IslandSay the word “Chappaquiddick” and the immediate response you’ll get from most people is “Ted Kennedy.” The name of the island, considered part of the Martha’s Vineyard community of Edgartown, is forever linked to the shameful 1969 incident in which the senator drove his car off a bridge – killing his young passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne – and then left the scene. Educated Guess The state may soon have a graduation present waiting for students who have matriculated from an accredited Massachusetts post-secondary school, vocational-technical program or registered apprentice agreement in the past 10 years. Economic Development Agenda Needed By Ronald A. Homer The successful implementation of a robust statewide economic development agenda is vital to the success of the Patrick/Murray administration. The funding to hire more police officers, stabilize property taxes, expand educational opportunities, fix broken roads and increase access to health care will require a more efficient use of current resources and a steady source of new revenue. Creating jobs is fundamental to the revenue growth required to preserve the quality of life and make the investments necessary to attract, prepare and retain a workforce essential to the region’s competitiveness. Community Reinvestment Act No Longer Protecting Worcester By Paul D. Gilbody Give and you shall receive doesn’t always apply to the banking industry. When banks take deposits from a community, but fail to lend back a similar amount of money, the resulting reduction of capital over time can have a detrimental impact on the community’s economic health. Welcoming Seniors to the ATM Age By Anthony F. Caruso According to the American Bankers Association, there are approximately 400,000 automated teller machines throughout the United States, which handled more than $10.5 billion in transactions in 2005. Check and Balance Banker & Tradesman's political cartoon. |
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