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US won't mirror Mass. on health exchanges
When the national health care law goes into effect in October, it will lack some protections found in the Massachusetts plan that advocates say help consumers make cost-effective choices.
Sen. McCain to rally for Gomez Monday
Republican US Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez is hoping to get a boost of cash and enthusiasm when Senator John McCain stops by for a fundraiser and morning rally.
Markey launches campaign's first negative TV ad
On Thursday, US Rep. Edward J. Markey launched the first negative TV ad of the Massachusetts campaign for US Senate, attacking his Republican opponent, Gabriel E. Gomez, on gun control. (5/16/13)
Councilor Consalvo officially enters race for Boston mayor
Declaring his love for Boston and his plans for its future, City Councilor Rob Consalvo officially launched his campaign for mayor Thursday night in front of about 400 supporters.
Ex-IRS boss: 'Foolish mistakes were made'
The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress Friday for his agency’s tougher treatment of Tea Party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
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Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray to resign, says controversies had nothing to do with his decision
Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray will resign from the administration next month to run the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, positioning himself as a hometown cheerleader far from Beacon Hill where he saw his reputation tarnished the last few years.City Councilor Rob Consalvo names advisers to mayoral campaign
City Councilor Rob Consalvo announced Wednesday that several political advisers had joined his campaign for mayor, including Democratic strategist Tad Devine, who worked on presidential campaigns of Al Gore and John F. Kerry. Devine and another political operative, Mark Longabaugh, will serve as senior advisers to Consalvo. Devine and Longabaugh run a Democratic media consulting firm based in Washington. Consalvo also announced his field director will be Jeff Knochin, who worked on US Representative Stephen F. Lynch’s failed US Senate bid.Worcester Democrat could face House rebuke
A House panel is poised to act against Worcester Democratic state Representative John P. Fresolo, with possible disciplinary measures taken by the full body within days, according to an official briefed on the investigation. The Ethics Committee is expected to recommend the House move against Fresolo, though the severity of its recommendation was unknown on Tuesday afternoon. Also unclear, because committee members are sworn to secrecy, are the charges against Fresolo.Gomez releases new ad calling his opponent “dirty Ed Markey”
Republican Senate candidate Gabriel E. Gomez is releasing a new television ad that labels his Democratic opponent, Representative Edward J. Markey, “dirty Ed Markey.”Congressional delegation heading to Russia to further investigate Boston bombings
A congressional delegation is planning to travel to Russia next week to meet with government and counterterrorism officials to discuss the ongoing investigations into the Boston Marathon bombings. The delegation, which includes Representative Bill Keating, a Bourne Democrat, is planning to examine some of the apparent gaps in intelligence sharing between the United States and Russia. The Russians had warned the US in 2011 that Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a potential extremist.National politics: Latest news
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Biden says Coast Guard faces growing demands
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden told graduating cadets Wednesday at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that the nation will increasingly rely on the service for missions including more remote Arctic operations, port security and support of other U.S. military branches in securing maritime shipping around the world. ( 05/22/2013 2:29 PM )
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House preserves its own budget as others face cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House lawmakers are moving to protect Capitol Hill's budget even as they're working to slash other programs like education, health research, water projects and housing aid for the poor. ( 05/22/2013 2:09 PM )
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Obama to visit tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday. ( 05/22/2013 1:42 PM )
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