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Gingerbread house creators help build homes for families
Wafting aromas of cinnamon, evergreens and ginger lure visitors to the gingerbread house competition tucked away in a far corner of the…
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Boston millennial homebuyers lag behind national average
A recent study by the independent market research company, Braun Research, showed that Bostonians delay buying their first home at a much…
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US military acted properly in Benghazi, ex-GOP lawyer says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military acted properly on the night of the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, according to leaked…
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Golden: House bill may come in ‘south’ of hydro, wind power requests
BOSTON — The omnibus House energy bill will likely come in below Gov. Charlie Baker's proposal for hydropower procurement and below…
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House Speaker Paul Ryan refuses to back Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan is refusing to support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president, insisting Thursday that the…
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Youthful protest over job funding disrupts budget debate
BOSTON – Protesters backing an amendment to increase funding for youth jobs programs were escorted out of the gallery in the House of…
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Chairs agree accord on charter schools ‘unlikely’
STATE HOUSE — It's unlikely that the Massachusetts House and Senate will be able to agree on a charter school expansion…
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House eyeing additional alimony reforms
STATE HOUSE — In an otherwise quiet session, the House gave initial approval to bills reforming the state's alimony law, putting…
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Court predicts layoffs, enviro groups also knock House budget
STATE HOUSE — Cities and towns reliant on local aid saw much to celebrate in the $39.5 billion budget proposal released by…
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The early American dream house
They demand granite countertops. We don't. They abhor 20-year-old kitchen cabinets. We don't notice they'…
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Special primaries pick Senate, House candidates
BOSTON – Winthrop Housing Authority member Joseph Boncore topped a crowded Democratic field in Tuesday's special primary election and is in…
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Aide: Ryan to make statement ruling out president bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan plans to definitively rule out a bid for president this year, amid persistent speculation that he…
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Immigrant group, DeLeo differ on his influence on bill
STATE HOUSE — For more than five hours Thursday a small group of immigrant rights activists camped outside Speaker Robert DeLeo's…
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Spending measure faces delays as House, Senate versions differ
BOSTON – In back-to-back sessions, the House and Senate this week passed $168 million spending bills and leaders warned state spending…
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House passes new spending bill, sends to Senate
BOSTON – Members of the state House of Representatives unanimously approved $167.6 million in new spending for the current fiscal year on…
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McCarthy: GOP race is between Trump and Rubio
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says the Republican race is a two-man contest between front-runner Donald Trump and Florida Sen.…
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Expelled Rep’s Facebook post suggests possible run for office
STATE HOUSE — Call it a comeback? Former state Rep Carlos Henriquez, who in 2014 became the first member of the House to…
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GOP White House race a ‘gift from the Lord,’ Biden says
BALTIMORE (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday likened the Republican presidential race to a "gift from the Lord" for…
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Mass. House gives opioid bill initial approval
STATE HOUSE — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday morning gave initial approval to a bill aimed at reducing opioid abuse and deaths, setting…
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Massive year-end spending bill includes cybersecurity act
WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive year-end spending measure moving through Congress includes a provision that will encourage companies to share cyber threat…
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McConnell suggests new look at Patriot Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate may re-open debate on National Security Agency wire-tapping authority following the attacks in Paris and San…
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Led by GOP, House poised to renew over $600B in tax cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to whip a year-end tax-cut compromise through the House as Congress prepares to finish 2015…
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Congress set for year-end push on tax, spending compromise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are girded to push a Christmas compromise on tax cuts and spending through the House and Senate by…
