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It's a day of dueling health care plans on Rick Santorum. The Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson plan proposes to send federal money spent on the Affordable Care Act to states in the form of block grants — an idea Santorum pitched to Graham while they were in a barbershop.

Earlier this year, Frank, an 11-year-old from Virginia, wrote to President Donald Trump to tout his burgeoning neighborhood lawn-mowing business and offer to travel to Washington, D.C.

Americans have "allowed themselves to be manipulated into believing they're enemies," Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson says, offering his explanation for the sharp divide exposed in last month's violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia. "I think a lot of the Americans that get caught up in this are decent people but they've allowed themselves to be manipulated into believing that they're enemies and that they should hate each other, and that they should try to destroy each other, and this is exactly the

It was a big day on Congressional Budget Office, experts have estimated the proposal could cost the government approximately $3 trillion a year. "While depending on your income your taxes may go up to pay for this publicly funded program that expense will be more than offset by the money you are elimination of private insurance costs,” Sanders continued during his fiery speech on Capitol Hill Wednesday. He said U.S.

Secretary Steven Mnuchin requested use of a government jet to take him and his wife on their honeymoon in Scotland, France and Italy earlier this summer, sparking an “inquiry” by the Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General, sources tell ABC News. Officials familiar with the matter say the highly unusual ask for a U.S.

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories The lobbying activities of Michael G. Flynn, the son of President Trump’s former national security adviser, are being examined by the special counsel investigating possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the probe. The inquiry into the younger Flynn, first reported by NBC News, follows other indications this week that investigators are increasing pressure on his father, retired Army Lt. Gen.

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Many are questioning whether a government takeover of the health care system, and the required higher taxes to pay for it, are the right policy for a wounded Democratic party.  The Russia-based computer security company has its US headquarters in Woburn.  Senator Elizabeth Warren was on Hillary Clinton’s list of possible running mates, Clinton said in her new book.  The inquiry into the younger Flynn follows other indications this week that investigators are increasing pressu

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Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories CAPITAL SOURCE The former councilor said he has observed Kim Janey’s advocacy over the past decade, particularly around public education.  CAPITAL SOURCE State Senator Barbara L’Italienan of Andover called herself “off and running” for the Congress seat being vacated by Niki Tsongas.  CAPITAL SOURCE Payton Corbett, a 34-year beer truck driver, is challenging Mayor Joe Curtatone this year in Somerville.  CAPITAL SOURCE Lindstrom announced her US Senate candidacy last month.  C

Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Many are questioning whether a government takeover of the health care system, and the required higher taxes to pay for it, are the right policy for a wounded Democratic party.  The Russia-based computer security company has its US headquarters in Woburn.  Senator Elizabeth Warren was on Hillary Clinton’s list of possible running mates, Clinton said in her new book.  The inquiry into the younger Flynn follows other indications this week that investigators are increasing pressu