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The Obama presidential campaign rewrote the playbook for raising campaign cash in 2008. The Supreme Court may change it again before 2010: An upcoming decision could potentially curb the growing influence of small donors in favor of corporate America.
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November 7, 2009
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FREE Boston Lyric Opera Open House for All Ages
November 7, 2009
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35th Anniversary of Vernon Street Open Studios
November 7, 2009
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Old Fashioned Roxbury Apple Festival
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