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Gomez Picks Up Sullivan Endorsement

Jack Peterson — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:50:47 +0000

Republican Senate nominee Gabriel Gomez has picked up the endorsement of a former rival.

Massachusetts Senate Backs Road Project Funding

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:49:52 +0000

The state Senate has approved a bill that would provide $300 million to cities and towns for road and bridge projects, a $100 million increase over last year.

Municipal officials have been pressing lawmakers to approve the so-called Chapter 90 funds as the spring construction season begins

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Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez Win Massachusetts Special Senate Election Primary

BJ Ragone — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:44:09 +0000

The results of the special election primary are in, and Ed Markey will be representing the democratic party, while the Republicans will be represented by Gabriel Gomez.

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Markey Makes New Bedford Campaign Stop

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:27:53 +0000

Congressman Ed Markey is focusing on bringing 21st century jobs and markets into Massachusetts.

Markey stopped in New Bedford Friday evening, as he heads to the U.S. Senate primary as one of two democratic candidates

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Which Democratic Candidate Do You Like Better For Mass. Senate Seat? [POLL]

Phil Paleologos — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:57:04 +0000

I hope you're aware that next Tuesday, April 30th is Special Election Primary Day in Massachusetts that will determine who'll run in the U.S. Senate Final election on June 25. Do you know enough about the candidates to make an informed choice?

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Background Check Proposal Falls Short In U. S. Senate

Jim Phillips — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:53:50 +0000

A measure expanding federal background checks for gun purchases has failed in the Senate.

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Mass. Senate Leader Hopeful On Transportation Bill

Jack Peterson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:49 +0000

There are signs that Gov. Deval Patrick and legislative leaders may be inching closer to compromise on a transportation finance bill.

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Mass. GOP Senate Candidates Winslow, Sullivan and Gomez Debate

Jack Peterson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:25:01 +0000

The three candidates for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate have differing views on high-profile issues, something that was evident last night in their televised debate.

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Senate Candidate Lynch Holds Local Rally in Westport

Jack Peterson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:43:29 +0000

U S Democratic Senatorial candidate Steve Lynch held a rally for Southcoast residents Tuesday night in Westport.

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Ed Markey's New Gun-Control Ad — Does it Help or Hurt Him?

BJ Ragone — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:57:13 +0000

Ed Markey is currently running for United States Senate for Massachusetts. One of the biggest questions right now is what to do about gun-control.

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