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Cisco may cut up to 10000 jobs - Boston Globe
The cuts include as many as 7000 jobs that would be eliminated by the end of August, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans aren't final. Cisco, based in San Jose, Calif., is also providing early-retirement packages to about ...
Disability program, concerns on rise - Boston Globe
A claims representative from Milwaukee, who asked to remain anonymous because he is not authorized to speak to reporters, said many indigent parents are desperate for a “disability'' label for their children simply to get the monthly cash. ...
In budget-balancing move, Conn. plans to close prison - Boston Globe
The rest of the inmates will be spread among the other prisons in Connecticut, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the department has not yet announced the move. Department of Correction spokesman Brian Garnett acknowledged ...
Buyouts approved for four Herald newsroom employees - Boston Globe
... food reviewer Mat Schaffer, and assistant sports editor Joseph Thomas are approved to take the buyout, according to current and former employees who did not want to be identified because they are not authorized to speak for the newspaper. ...
Deal reached in Mass. on municipal health care - Boston Globe
... protection to retirees and older employees who utilize health care services more frequently, said a senior Patrick administration official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the amendments had not yet been filed. ...
New Hampshire's secret salesman luring Bay State firms across the line - Boston Globe
The owner, who asked to remain anonymous because his 11 employees are not aware of the potential change, ticked off a long list of New Hampshire pluses: no capital gains tax, no inventory tax, no personal income tax, better rents, no sales tax, ...
Amid raft of changes to defense leadership, Pentagon's No. 2 plans to exit - Boston Globe
The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity because the nomination had not been announced. Weprin will be heavily favored to win the special election for the seat Sept. 13. While Republicans are expected to announce a nominee soon, no Republican has ...
UN report criticizes Israel for firing on demonstrators - Boston Globe
The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said Israel was sorry for the loss of life. Activists in Lebanon canceled plans to march to Israel's northern border again June 5, on the anniversary of the start of the 1967 Middle East ...
Lenders said near foreclosure deal - Boston Globe
Negotiators tentatively set a July 13 target for a settlement, which may exceed $20 billion, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the talks are private. Some banks are briefing their boards on deal terms, which would form ...
Father spoke of having Obama adopted - Boston Globe
Neither President Obama nor the White House has since asked the Salvation Army if there is any record that his parents talked with the organization regarding his possible adoption, according to a White House press person who declined to be identified. ...
Police ramp up after violence - Boston Globe
Before he could say anything more, his eyes rolled back and he died, said his aunt, who declined to give her name for fear of retaliation. After that shooting, Boston police were rushing from one scene of violence to the next. ...
Endoscope innovator is sold - Boston Globe
But life sciences professionals, who asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to discuss the purchase price, said the deal could be worth as much as $60 million if Spirus meets a series of milestones en route to winning regulatory ...
US officials link Pakistani spies to reporter's death - Boston Globe
... Islamabad, and after the discovery of his body, showed that senior officials of the spy agency, the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence, directed the attack on him in an effort to silence criticism, two senior administration officials said. ...
Six wounded in shootings across city this weekend - Boston Globe
“It's a quiet area,'' said the middle-aged man, who refused to give his name, fearing gunmen would target him. But, he said, multifamily housing has attracted some new residents who “drive by in their cars blasting music.'' Pascual Encarnacion, 48 ...
Some common sense on noncompete clauses - Boston Globe
He asked for a list of competitors, and was told that “they change all the time,'' according to the father, who requested anonymity so as not to jeopardize his son's job. Most employers, not surprisingly, like the extra barrier that noncompete ...
Self-cleaning restroom added to Dudley Station - Boston Globe
But on Thursday afternoon, a technician, who asked not to be named, was on site making repairs and put the facility back in working order. He said he suspected the facility had been vandalized six days before, on the first day it had opened. ...
Source: Move pending with Cameron - Boston Globe
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff PHILADELPHIA — A source close to Mike Cameron told the Globe this morning that the Red Sox are working on a roster move that involves the outfielder. Cameron was called into a meeting with team officials today when he ...
Clinton urges world democracies to stand together - Boston Globe
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of Clinton's trip to Vilnius, near Lithuania's border with Belarus. Life inside President Alexander Lukashenko's country will probably be a major topic of discussion there. ...
Obamas to summer on Martha's Vineyard once more in August - Boston Globe
The Obamas are scheduled to spend seven to 10 days on the island in mid- to late August, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of security concerns. Arrangements for White House staff members and Secret Service ...
Canucks ink Bieksa to 5-year extension - Boston Globe
The person, who requested anonymity, said Hulsizer has withdrawn from talks with the city of Glendale, Ariz., over a new lease. Hulsizer's decision leaves no publicly identified potential buyer for the franchise, which was purchased by the NHL out of ...
AP NewsBreak: NH gov vetoes bill photo ID bill - Boston Globe
The source did not want to be identified because Lynch had not announced the decision. Under the bill, people without acceptable identification can cast provisional ballots. For the vote to be counted, they must return within three days with a ...
Man dies after shooting in Roxbury - Boston Globe
The neighbor, who declined to be identified, said she believed Dana was from out of town and had been visiting relatives before he was killed. Another neighbor said she was inside her home when shots rang out. “I heard the shots,'' said the woman, ...
Cuomo strategy shepherds gay marriage into NY - Boston Globe
This account is based on those interviews, most of which were granted on the condition of anonymity to describe conversations that were intended to be confidential. Cuomo was diplomatic but candid with gay-rights advocates in early March when he ...
Syrians' protests keep up pressure on Assad regime - Boston Globe
... without any clear objective and clear effect, the more the security services will come under stress, and ultimately they will break,'' said a Syria-based analyst who, like many interviewed, spoke only on the condition of anonymity. ...
Go Daddy is near deal to sell itself for $2.5b - Boston Globe
... the Web domain registration company known for its risque ads, is near a deal to sell itself to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Silver Lake, and another investment firm for $2 billion to $2.5 billion, people briefed on the matter said yesterday. ...