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Looking at the money trail for potential MA senatorial appointees

By Josh Israel

It appears increasingly inevitable that the Massachusetts state legislature will give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary su

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… asingly inevitable that the Massachusetts state legislature will give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary successor to the late Senator Edward Kenn …"

State ethics update — June 5

By Caitlin Ginley

Here’s our biweekly round-up of recent developments regarding ethics policies in the states. PaperTrail is digging through the news for the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… the company receive state contracts. DiMasi has denied wrongdoing.Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray, and House Speaker Robert DeLeo issued a …"

FACT CHECK: Romney didn’t OK new benefits for illegal immigrants

By FactCheck.Org

Contrary to Gov. Rick Perry's claim, Mass. 2006 health care law included no coverage for illegal immigrants

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… one official under the Romney administration and one under current Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration — and both told us there is no difference between the …"

"… Safety Net program, that would be a function of what the current governor, Deval Patrick, has put into place.” He noted, correctly, that federal law requires hos …"

"… anything beyond that, that would be because of rules that were written by Deval Patrick, not by Mitt Romney."Iselin and Lischko told us that there were no changes …"

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FACT CHECK: The Gingrich counterattack in Florida

By FactCheck.Org

The Gingrich side has finally begun to fight back with TV attack ads of its own in Florida

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… able level by 2018."Later in the article, Reuters cites Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick as saying health care costs by 2018 will reach almost $16,000 per resident …"

Anti-super PAC governor gives to super PAC

By Michael Beckel

Deval Patrick does an about face, gives $500 to Democratic super PAC

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"… ggling groups, as iWatch News previously reported.  …"

Meehan stockpiling cash for future political run?

By Dave Levinthal

Former Rep. Marty Meehan, now a university chancellor, says politics may yet be in his future.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… Warren, D-Mass., just began her six-year term in January. Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick's current term expires in 2015 and he's pledged not to seek a third t …"

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FACT CHECK: Santorum-boosting PAC slams Romney, Obama

By FactCheck.Org

Red, White and Blue PAC launches misleading TV ads in Illinois and Louisiana attacking Romney and Obama on debt, taxes and oil

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… aid and other state programs, the aides projected incoming Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick would need to come up with a budget plan to close a gap of between $400,00 …"

Mass. health law may bode well for federal law

By The Associated Press

Mass. health care law, 6 years on, may point to successes and challenges ahead for federal law

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… of thousands of our friends and neighbors have access to care," said Gov. Deval Patrick, a Democrat and co-chairman of Obama's re-election committee.Another reaso …"

Juvenile life without parole: Massachusetts moves cautiously toward reform

By Maggie Mulvihill

Massachusetts moves cautiously toward reform.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deval Patrick":

"… new cases and review past convictions involving killers under 18.Governor Deval Patrick’s point person on the issue wants life without parole banned entirely fo …"