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| TOP STORIES | | | [3 hours ago ] (John Moroney, NECN: Providence, RI) - The economic forecast is looking dire in 2009. New England leaders must slash spending by the hundreds of millions.
Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri took to the airwaves to speak directly to the people of his... | | | read more  | | | [4 hours ago ] BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts lawmakers are set to receive a 5.5
percent pay hike, even as they prepare to make deep cuts to state
services.
The increase would lift lawmakers' base pay from $58,237 to
$61,440 - an increase of just over $3,200 a... | | | read more | | | [4 hours ago ] (NECN) - Governor Deval Patrick wants Massachusetts to overhaul its laws aimed at keeping public officials honest.
2008 was a tough year for political reputations. Senator Jim Marzilli was arrested on groping charges and then resigned. Senator Dianne... | | | read more | | | | | |
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Will Kerry take role in Obama administration?
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| November 6, 2008 Will Kerry take role in Obama administration?
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(NECN: Greg Wayland) - President-Elect Barack Obama has chosen his chief of staff in Congressman Rahm Emanuel. Now, several Democrats are saying Massachusetts Senator John Kerry could be tapped next, possibly as secretary of state.
As aides to Sen. John Kerry are refuting rumors that he is seeking a position in President-elect Barack Obama's administration. Gov. Deval Patrick said he's open to changing a law that would allow him to appoint Kerry's successor instead of holding a special election.
Currently, if a Bay State senator leaves midterm it would prompt a special election within 160 days. Legislators changed the law in 2004 to prevent Gov. Mitt Romney from appointing a Republican to the Senate if Kerry was elected president.
If Kerry's seat were to become vacant, several U.S. House
members and statewide officeholders would likely consider running.
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