Jan. 7, 2011
Updated: 5:21 AM

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Republicans seek repeal
of financial overhaul

A group of Republican lawmakers demanded the repeal of the financial regulatory law, saying the measure is hurting the economy. (Boston Globe)

After years of cleanup and testing at Malibu Beach, the state is allowing some harvesting. Chet MacDonald, left, of Natick and Winthrop’s Mike Inacio dug up clams yesterday.
(Boston Globe)
(David L. Ryan/Globe Staff)

Wilkerson receives 3½ years in prison

Brushing aside pleas for mercy, a federal judge sentenced former state Senator Dianne Wilkerson for taking $23,500 in bribes. (Boston Globe)
Governor Deval Patrick

Declaring the “American dream’’ is at stake, Governor Patrick called on Massachusetts residents and leaders to make the tough decisions necessary to leave the state in better shape for their children. (Boston Globe)

Sentiment mounts to halt parole hearings

Dozens of police chiefs and several state senators blasted the decision to free a criminal who shot and killed a Woburn police officer. (Boston Globe)

Holidays give Mass. retailers a big lift

Bay State sales surged 7.6 percent, far outpacing projections and the nationwide increase. (Boston Globe)

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