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Politics - The Boston Globe

posted onDecember 27, 2018
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The move sets the stage for a raucous recall election that could feature Jasiel Correia vying on the very ballot to replace him.  The move sets the stage for a raucous recall election that could feature Jasiel Correia vying on the very ballot to replace him.  The desire to cling to office is familiar in Massachusetts’ history of political scandal, where criminally charged politicos have often resisted appeals to leave office.  As the stock market buckles, the president has a lot less to crow about. Many economists and business-watchers say some of the downturn is his fault.

How the shutdown hit Christmas | TheHill

posted onDecember 26, 2018
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Vacations canceled. Attractions closed. Christmas services postponed.  The impacts of a partial government shutdown are extending well beyond Washington, D.C., and the government workers who live there. This Christmas, Transportation Security Administration agents and air traffic controllers are working without pay during the busiest travel days of the year.

2020 Dems go on offense over drug prices | TheHill

posted onDecember 26, 2018
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Potential 2020 Democratic presidential contenders are rolling out a slew of plans to lower prescription drug prices, highlighting the importance the issue will hold in the coming campaigns. Just in the past two weeks, Sens. MORE (D-Mass.) have unveiled new drug pricing plans. Democrats see lowering drug prices as a way to harness populist anger at pharmaceutical companies and reclaim an issue that MORE has put in the spotlight. They are also following in the footsteps of Sen.

Ocasio-Cortez Wishes Merry Christmas to 'Refugee Babies in Mangers'

posted onDecember 26, 2018
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“Joy to the World!” tweeted Ocasio-Cortez on Christmas morning. “Merry Christmas everyone – here’s to a holiday filled with happiness, family, and love for all people. (Including refugee babies in mangers + their parents.)” This is not the first instance in which Ocasio-Cortez linked refugees to score political points.

Ocasio-Cortez Wishes Merry Christmas to 'Refugee Babies in Mangers'

posted onDecember 26, 2018
by admin
“Joy to the World!” tweeted Ocasio-Cortez on Christmas morning. “Merry Christmas everyone – here’s to a holiday filled with happiness, family, and love for all people. (Including refugee babies in mangers + their parents.)” This is not the first instance in which Ocasio-Cortez linked refugees to score political points.