BostonGlobe.com Political Headlines - January 11, 2013

• For Obama's second inaugural, fund-raising limits lifted: Four years ago, $50,000 was the maximum donation for the president's gala. Now, individuals can give up to $1 million, and the ban on corporate donations is gone. Globe correspondent David Uberti reports.

• President Obama nominating Jack Lew, former Tip O'Neill adviser, as next treasury secretary: Lewhas served a number of roles in government over his three-decade career. Globe politics reporter Matt Viser profiles.  

• Patrick seeks higher health payments by retirees: Most future state and municipal retirees would have to pay about $1,000 a year more for health care under Governor Patrick's plan to save up to $20 billion over the next three decades. Globe politics reporter Michael Levenson covers.

• Gun safety: Put a price on it: An intriguing idea to curb gun violence: Require gun owners to carry liability insurance for the firearms they own. Globe columnist Scot Lehigh writes.

•  A list far too long: If the mother of a 7-year-old boy with behavioral ­issues wanted to find a Glock instead of a therapist, she wouldn't have to go to 66 gun stores. Globe columnist Kevin Cullen explains.