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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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Gomez hits Markey on 9/11 vote in appearance with Sen. John McCain
Republican Senate nominee Gabriel E. Gomez campaigned today with Senator John McCain, going on offense against Democrat Edward J. Markey for his votes on issues of homeland security.Governor Patrick now a grandfather
He is a governor, former corporate executive, and onetime federal prosecutor. Now, Deval Patrick can add another title to his resume: grandfather. The governor’s office announced today that Patrick’s eldest daughter, Sarah Baker Patrick Morgese, and her husband, Marco Morgese, welcomed a baby boy this morning. Gianluca Noah Patrick Morgese arrived two months early, weighing 2 pounds 8 ounces. He was born in San Francisco.On trail with McCain, Gomez set to hit Markey on votes
Republican Senate nominee Gabriel E. Gomez is set to knock Democratic US Representative Edward J. Markey on Monday as “being out of the mainstream,” citing some of the congressman’s votes on issues of homeland security.Gomez, Markey agree to WBZ/Boston Globe debate on June 5
Today, both Democrat Edward J. Markey and Republican Gabriel E. Gomez said they would participate in a June 5 US Senate debate sponsored by WBZ-TV and the Boston Globe.Senate candidate Ed Markey says he will release tax returns in “near future,” but will not commit to date
After days of requests from reporters and his GOP opponent, Democrat US Representative Edward J. Markey said he will release his tax returns “in the very near future” to match the financial disclosure provided by his rival in the US Senate campaign, Republican Gabriel E. Gomez.National politics: Latest news
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Committee nears final big immigration decisions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation that grants a shot at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally. ( 05/21/2013 3:19 AM )
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Obama pledges help after Oklahoma tornado
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has called Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to express his concern about a monstrous tornado that wreaked havoc in the Oklahoma City suburbs. ( 05/20/2013 7:59 PM )
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House passes bill on lying about military medals
WASHINGTON (AP) -- People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday. ( 05/20/2013 7:15 PM )
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