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After capturing the Senate seat held for decades by the late Democratic icon Ted Kennedy in January's special election, Republicans are looking to score another big win in traditionally blue Massachusetts. The governor's race is a tossup, with Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick facing two challengers -- Republican Charlie Baker and Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill.The 10th District House seat is open as Bill Delahunt retires after seven terms, but it's expected to remain Democratic, as are the nine others in the Bay State. Obama won Massachusetts in 2008.

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May 26, 2012

Source: The Berkshire Eagle - Pittsfield MA
Mass achusetts senators passed their version a $32.4 billion state budget Friday that would spare a psychiatric hospital from closure, setting the stage for negotiations with the House of Rep resentatives on a final spending plan.

May 26, 2012

Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - St. Paul MN
In GOP activist circles it is known simply as the pledge, and over the past 25 years it has become the essential conservative credential for a whole generation of Republicans seeking elective office in a party defined by its implacable opposition to raising taxes.

May 25, 2012

Source: The Standard-Times - New Bedford MA
There is little debate about the fact that Americans are getting larger.

May 25, 2012

Source: The Huffington Post
Unless Congress acts soon, the wind industry will have to trim its sails--and its workforce.

May 25, 2012

Source: The Lowell Sun - Lowell MA
Over the next 48 hours, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will embark on a whirlwind of a tour, Mill City-style.

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