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Collins Votes With GOP Majority in First Step To Repeal Obamacare

Matthew McDonald

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Republican from Maine, is the only senator in New England supporting repeal of Obamacare. She says she wants to see a replacement for it before the law is rescinded.

http://bangordailynews.com/2017/01/12/news/nation/angus-king-susan-collins-split-on-repeal-of-obamacare/

Around New England

23 Overdose on Opioids in Fall River During First 10 Days of January

Matthew McDonald

Two died. Fall River has seen increases in opioid overdoses every year since 2012.

http://www.heraldnews.com/news/20170111/fall-rivers-opioid-overdose-problem-is-getting-worse

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