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Wreaths Across America: Putting Patriotism Above Politics

posted onNovember 28, 2017
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There are multiple ways to support the effort, details are here: Worcester said, “Our mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who served and most importantly to teach the next generation the value and the cost and even what freedom is.” “And unfortunately today,” she continued, “kids are getting a lot of their knowledge of it as politically-based and not patriotically-based and the Wreaths Across America program gives parents a chance to take their children into th

Families of Navajo Code Talkers decry Trump's political jab - ABC News

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Families of Navajo war veterans who were honored Monday at the White House say they were dumbfounded that President Donald Trump used the event to take a political jab at a Massachusetts senator, demeaning their work with an unbreakable code that helped the U.S. win World War II. Trump turned to a nickname he often deployed for Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the 2016 presidential campaign: Pocahontas.

California lawmaker resigns following misconduct allegations - ABC News

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California Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra resigned Monday following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, making him the first lawmaker to leave office amid a spate of reports rocking the state Capitol. The Los Angeles Democrat had previously said he wouldn't seek re-election and would leave office at the end of the next legislative session.

Michael Flynn's lawyer meets with members of special counsel's team, raising specter of plea deal - ABC News

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The lawyer for President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Robert Mueller’s team — the latest indication that both sides are discussing a possible plea deal, ABC News has learned. Trump’s legal team confirmed late last week that Flynn’s attorney Robert Kelner alerted the team that he could no longer engage in privileged discussions about defense strategy in the case — a sign Flynn is preparing to negotiate with prosecutors

Capital - The week in politics and issues

posted onNovember 28, 2017
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capital source The unfolding race to succeed outgoing US Representative Niki Tsongas in the Third Congressional District has created a web of odd alliances and pitted former colleagues in arms against one another.   capital source A host of other party leaders are now calling for Roy Moore to be barred from the Senate if he’s elected.  CAPITAL SOURCE On Wednesday, the council’s first meeting since the Nov.

Politics - The Boston Globe

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The unexpected string of Democratic victories earlier this month in Virginia means even Charlie Baker can’t take reelection for granted.   Scaramucci is demanding a retraction from the Tufts student newspaper — or else. Here’s what student Camilo A. Caballero wrote.   Zakim would be one of the most high-profile candidates to challenge Galvin in two-plus decades.   Scaramucci said criticism of his threats to sue Camilo Caballero and the Tufts Daily were “baby-ish.”  Angus King is warning that the Kremlin is coming back for more.

Politics - The Boston Globe

posted onNovember 28, 2017
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The unexpected string of Democratic victories earlier this month in Virginia means even Charlie Baker can’t take reelection for granted.   Scaramucci is demanding a retraction from the Tufts student newspaper — or else. Here’s what student Camilo A. Caballero wrote.   Zakim would be one of the most high-profile candidates to challenge Galvin in two-plus decades.   Scaramucci said criticism of his threats to sue Camilo Caballero and the Tufts Daily were “baby-ish.”  Angus King is warning that the Kremlin is coming back for more.