House immigration group gropes for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of House members that has been trying for months to finalize a comprehensive immigration bill is encountering difficulties and trying to decide whether to split up or keep trying.
The four Democratic and four
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Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unanimously confirmed Fall River native Ernest Moniz to lead the Energy Department today.
Moniz, 68, a 1962 graduate of BMC Durfee High School and the grandchild of Azorean immigrants, is a professor at the Massachusetts … Read Full Story
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Senators argue over immigration bill ID mandates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators weighing a landmark immigration bill have defeated an effort by Republicans to require biometric identification — such as fingerprinting — to track who is entering and leaving the country.
The amendment was by Republican Sen. Jeff
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New Bedford May Day rally, calls for a more liberal immigration reform
NEW BEDFORD — This year’s May Day celebrations held a special significance for immigrants locally and across the United States with some rather personal pleas.
“OBAMA! OBAMA! DON’T DEPORT MY MAMA!” chanted those gathered at the Social Security office on … Read Full Story
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AU could lift sanctions against Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — The African Union says it could lift sanctions against Guinea-Bissau as the country’s leader promises elections later this year.
The West African country long destabilized by rebellions suffered its latest coup in April 2012.
Guinea-Bissau’s interim
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Protesters charged after Seattle May Day rally
SEATTLE (AP) — City prosecutors have started filing charges against people arrested during a May Day protest in Seattle.
The City Attorney’s Office said Thursday six people who spent the night in the King County Jail face misdemeanor charges that
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Mass. voter to choose who will run in June 25 election for Kerry’s seat
On Tuesday, April 30, the field will be narrowed as voters go to the polls of their respective parties to choose which two candidates will face each other in a special election on June 25. Five candidates are running in … Read Full Story
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Senators unveil sweeping immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Democratic and four Republican senators formally unveiled a sweeping immigration bill Thursday at a news conference attended by traditional opponents from big business and labor, and conservative and liberal groups. The lawmakers argued that this time, … Read Full Story
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Congressman Nunes appointed Chairman of Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Cong. Devin Nunes (R-CA) has been appointed by the House Ways and Means Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade.
“It’s an honor to have been given this responsibility at a time when expanding trade is one … Read Full Story
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Congressman edges Kennedy name back into politics
WASHINGTON (AP) – He glances down the hallway to his left, takes three steps to the right and, with a smile, spins back left.
It’s another wrong turn for Rep. Joe Kennedy III, D-Mass., who was raised among political … Read Full Story
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Cong. McGovern seeks to overturn Citizens United
BOSTON (AP) – U.S. Rep. James McGovern has introduced two constitutional amendments designed to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case that lifted many restrictions on corporate spending in political elections.
McGovern said one of the two … Read Full Story
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Mass. rep warns fishermen aid bill coming up short
BOSTON (AP) – A Massachusetts Congressman is warning that legislation being considered in the House of Representatives to give emergency aid to fishermen would come up woefully short for the local industry.
A national fishery disaster declaration in the Northeast … Read Full Story
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Obama, democrats win big in Mass.
Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported President Barack Obama for a second term while giving him another Democratic Senator to count on.
In fact, President Obama only lost in two communities in the SouthCoast — Lakeville and Rochester. Overall, Obama won the … Read Full Story
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RI favors Democrats, OK casino games at Twin River
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democrats swept to victory in the top races of Rhode Island’s election, retaining seats in the U.S. House and Senate and keeping the Rhode Island House speaker’s chair. Voters approved a plan to let the Twin … Read Full Story
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Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues
A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues, in brief:
ABORTION and BIRTH CONTROL:
Obama: Supports access to abortion. Health care law requires contraceptives to be available for … Read Full Story
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Mass. Senate race attracts national attention
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate race continues to be a dead heat.
Recent polls show that neither Democratic hopeful Elizabeth Warren nor Republican incumbent Sen. Scott Brown have been able to command a clear lead in … Read Full Story
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R.I. 1st Congressional District: Doherty and Cicilline neck and neck
The candidates in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District – Democratic Rep. David Cicilline and former Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police Brendan Doherty – have been gearing up for Tuesday’s elections.
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Keating, Sheldon, Botelho stake claim to 9th District congressional seat
Three candidates representing diverse viewpoints and political affiliations are vying to represent the redrawn 9th district of Massachusetts in the U.S House of Representatives.
Incumbent Democrat Bill Keating of Bourne, who is seeking a second term, is facing Republican Christopher … Read Full Story
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