He built the most valuable company in America and, along the way, made millions for stockholders. He changed the rules, pushing innovation and pushing out weak workers, earning the nickname "Neutron Jack." Today 7's Andy Hiller sat down with the man who may be the most admired business leader anywhere.
Acting Governor Jane Swift will run for governor in 2002. This ends months of speculation about her willingness to endure the trials of a political campaign as a young mother with three small children. 7's political analyst Andy Hiller has more.
Anthrax seems to be everywhere, dominating our news, our thoughts, and our conversations. Suddenly America, the home of the brave, is the home of the apprehensive. 7's Andy Hiller measures the impact of anthrax.
Tomorrow morning, the Massport board will meet to consider ways to improve security at Logan Airport and slash costs. 7's Andy Hiller has a look at what will be on the table, including layoffs.
After hearing the sounds of war, Americans are sounding off. Pollsters are probing public opinion, as the nation reacts to terrorism. 7's Andy Hiller studied the surveys, to find out where America stands.
7's political analyst Andy Hiller is at the State House tonight with highlights from Swift's security speech.
America has good reason to be on alert, but Governor Swift wants the people of the Commonwealth to know that they are safe. Tomorrow evening, she'll take that message to statewide television. Seven's political analyst Andy Hiller has a preview.
In the race for the ninth congressional district of Massachusetts, two candidates pick up key endorsements. Democrat Stephen Lynch won the backing of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association. Lynch is considered the democratic front-runner. He has also been endorsed by the AFLCIO. The Boston Globe endorses his rival Cheryl Jacques, calling her, "thoughtful and deliberate." The Globe also weighed in on the republican side, which hasn't gotten as much exposure as the democrats did. Tonight, 7's political analyst Andy Hiller questions the GOP candidates.
In the race for the ninth... The primary is a week from tomorrow. And candidates looking to replace Joe Moakley are battling on the ground and on the air. Seven's Andy Hiller says it's an "air war" and it's gone negative.
Voters in Massachusetts' 9th district will pick their candidates in a primary set for September 11 and today is the final day to register to vote in that primary. In this "Hiller Instinct," Andy introduces us to the crowded democratic field.
Ever dream of owning the Red Sox? Tomorrow, some men who have enough money to buy the team will tell the Sox just how much they're willing to pay. So who's in the ball game? Tonight, 7's Andy Hiller tells us in "Selling the Sox."
State senator Marc Pacheco of Taunton will launch his bid for Joe Moakley's congressional seat later tonight. Pacheco is one of four democratic state senators in that race. But what about the republicans? So far, there's only one candidate. 7's political analyst Andy Hiller introduces us to state senator Joann Sprague.
Massachusetts congressman Marty Meehan is finally talking about a Beacon Hill redistricting plan that puts his job in jeopardy. He sat down with 7's political analyst Andy Hiller today in Washington and Andy joins us live from DC tonight.
At the Massachusetts state house, there was an unexpected power play over congressional re-districting. It was supposed to be simple, since the Bay State isn't losing any seats in congress, but not everyone sees it that way. 7's political analyst Andy Hiller tonight with the firestorm and the man who's at the center of it.
The push is on. Arizona senator John McCain was back in Boston today, not as a candidate, but as a champion of campaign finance reform. With the House of Representatives readying for a bitter battle on the issue Wednesday, the four major sponsors of historic reform rallied at Faneuil Hall today. But McCain is the one who moves the movement.
Heart trouble is sending Vice-president Dick Cheney to the hospital again. Cheney will check into a hospital tomorrow morning. Doctors have discovered he has an irregular heartbeat. They will do some tests and Cheney says it's likely they will implant a pacemaker tomorrow. Cheney's health has been an issue since he was picked to be Vice-president. Seven's Andy Hiller tracks Cheney's heart aches.
Governor Jane Swift is now on full double duty, resuming her public appearances while continuing to care for her newborn twins. Swift's first event was today in Williamstown. 7's Andy Hiller caught up with her for tonight's Hiller Instinct.
Two popular political sons of Southie may square off in the race to replace Joe Moakley in congress. Andy Hiller has the story of former Mayor Ray Flynn versus State Senator Stephen Lynch.
What does Jeffords' departure do to the dynamics in Washington, D.C.? Seven's political analyst Andy Hiller sizes that up in tonight's Hiller Instinct.