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Infographic: GOP candidates and immigration
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Webb pulls out of Democratic presidential primary race
WASHINGTON — Jim Webb, the former Virginia senator who last week publicly criticized his party's first debate as "rigged,"…
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Graphic: What GOP candidates are saying about immigration
This is the first in a series of NewBostonPost packages depicting where leading presidential candidates stand on the issues. For more information…
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‘Roadrunner’ gets another shot at state rock song
Does Massachusetts need an official rock 'n roll tune? State Sen. Robert L. Hedlund (R-Weymouth) thinks so. He wants it…
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Baker would let doctors detain drug abusers for 72 hours
BOSTON – Clamping down on opioid drug abuse by limiting quantities of prescribed medication, requiring closer prescription monitoring and giving doctors greater power…
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Markey backs Clinton a day after she shines in debate
BOSTON – Hillary Clinton gained Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey's backing Wednesday, less than 24 hours after her winning performance in the…
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Obama to spend Labor Day in Boston
President Barack Obama will be Boston-bound this Labor Day, where he will participate in the 2015 Greater Boston Labor Council Labor…
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Tweeting the #DemDebate
NewBostonPost political reporter Evan Lips logged on the NBP Twitter account Tuesday night to offer his live thoughts on the first Democratic…
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Baker takes charter school expansion plan to lawmakers
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker will pitch his bid to increase the number of charter schools during a marathon legislative hearing on dozens…
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Baker may tackle opioid abuse epidemic this week
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker, who made dealing with drug addiction a priority as he took office in January, is expected to put…
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BI Deaconess plans review of doctor’s dismissal over ‘gay lifestyle’ warnings
BOSTON – A doctor fired for repeatedly speaking out about medical risks tied to sex between men will be given a last chance…
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Cruz meets with conservative supporters in Boston
BOSTON — Fresh from his victory last week in the Family Research Council's presidential straw poll, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz…
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New Hampshire’s Hassan jumps into Senate race targeting Ayotte
CONCORD, N.H. – Two-term Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan launched a U.S. Senate bid Monday in a move likely to pit…
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Walsh hires ex-prosecutor to aid City Hall probe tied to Teamsters case
BOSTON – An extortion indictment that recalled an earlier era in Boston labor history reportedly prompted Mayor Marty Walsh's hiring of…
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Wynn Casino plan challenged over traffic impacts
BOSTON — Plans for a casino in Everett face a new roadblock after both Somerville and Boston sued to block the Wynn Resorts…
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Clinton vows ‘gouging’ fight after massive drug price hikes
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton is touting a plan to address "gouging" in the pharmaceutical industry after huge price…
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Sue, vote, legislate? Charter schools’ newest challenge
Charter school proponents, including the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association and the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance are considering whether to move forward with…
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Ninety Cuban protesters arrested as Kerry visit looms
Less than a week before Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to arrive in Havana, tensions grew in Cuba's…
