McCarthy’s pledge to conservatives: ‘I’m not John Boehner’

McCarthy’s pledge to conservatives: ‘I’m not John Boehner’

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is promising conservative GOP lawmakers "I'm not John Boehner" as he seeks their support to replace Boehner as speaker.

McCarthy and his two Republican rivals for the speaker's job took turns meeting behind closed doors Tuesday night with a coalition of four groups comprising the most conservative members in the House. These are the lawmakers who forced Boehner to resign and now they're maneuvering to deny his No. 2, McCarthy, the chance to ascend unless he agrees to various demands.

No shortage of fall activities in and around Boston
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No shortage of fall activities in and around Boston

Diane Kilgore

There's a fabulousness to fall. Homespun coziness wraps around anyone who pulls on a pair of old jeans, cuddles into a favorite sweater and kicks around in well worn weekend sneakers. There's no glam, no glitz; just sun-kissed days with brilliant blue skies and crisp temperatures. The scents of the season are cool, fresh, and exciting — so are these activities! The best part is they're all within an hour of Boston.

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