Bishops Say Rules on Gay Parents Limit Freedom of Religion bi13700660 Roman Catholic bishops Illinois have shuttered most of the Catholic Charities affiliates the state rather than comply a new requirement that says they must consider same-sex couples as potential foster-care and adoptive parents they want to receive state money. The charities have served for more than 40 years as a major link the state's social service network for poor and ..

Bishops close adoption services over new rule on gay parents bi13700660 Illinois bishops have jettisoned adoption services rather than comply non-discrimination laws, writesLAURIE GOODSTEIN..

Massachusetts dentist admits doing paper clip root canals bi13700660 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - A former dentist has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud for using sections of paper clips instead of stainless steel posts root canals an effort to save money

Can a Bipartisan Pact Really Disarm Super PACs Massachusetts? bi13700660 Last week, Warren raised more than $1 million 24 hours, a feat Brown pulled off three days running during first bid; each raised huge amounts, $5.7 million and $3.2 million respectively, the final quarter of 2011

Pay for Success: A New Results-Oriented Federal Commitment for Underserved Am bi13700660 The concept simple: by working together new ways, we can achieve measurable results for vulnerable Americans and, the longer term, make measurable progress on persisting social problems. ?Pay for Success? offers a new way for government to ensure effective programs reach traditionally and currently underserved communities. The hope that Pay for Success help us find better ways ..

Wonkbook: What matters -- and what doesn't -- 2012 bi13700660 Last night, I was asked to give a speech on the 2012 election. It ended up being a useful exercise -- an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day crush of ministories and gaffes and think more broadly about what matters, and what doesn't really matter, 2012. Read full article >>..

Lawrence General Hospital has new nursing chief bi13700660 LAWRENCE - Lawrence General Hospital appointed Beth Hale as the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care Services effective Jan. 9. She comes to Lawrence General Hospital 20 years of combined clinical and leadership experience. She has spent the last 12 years nursing leadership positions including nurse manager, administrative director, and most recently, as chief ..

Celebrating the hands-on dad bi13700660 It's no longer a shock to see a dad on the playground, at the pediatrician's office, or among the ranks of the PTA, and cause enough for celebration on Father's Day. The hands-on dad here to stay

THURSDAY'S COMMUNITY CALENDAR bi13700660 Brian Regan 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. $37.50. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. (877) 571-7469 or www.thehanovertheatre.org

Judicial Watch Announces Washington's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians" f bi13700660 WASHINGTON, DC-- - Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released 2011 list of Washington's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians." ..

Business digest bi13700660 By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 20, 2012 Briefly Gracepoint Wellness and Behavioral Health Center, 2740 Windguard Circle, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, held grand opening Wednesday. The family-friendly center serves adults, teens and children. A playroom and observation area available for children before and sometimes during therapy sessions. To celebrate the grand ..

Free Minds, Free Markets: Why Mitt Romney and Bain Capital Are Good for America bi13700660 Do not fall for the right wing populist rhetoric against Romney; he and Bain are invaluable assets to our economy

SouthCoast business brief bi13700660 DARTMOUTH ? The SouthCoast Development Partnership (SCDP) has been selected by the Office of Business Development (MOBD) to serve as the point of contact the SouthCoast region for the state's Regional Economic Development..

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