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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Senate Republicans gathering at White House as shutdown effects worsen. Follow live updates. The meeting at the White House appears unlikely, for now, to lead to a bipartisan resolution that would end the government shutdown.

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Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governor's races -- The former president's appearance in the final stretch of Virginia and New Jersey's gubernatorial races comes on the heels of his endorsement of both candidates last week.

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Senate Republicans head to the White House in a show of unity as the shutdown enters its fourth week -- With both sides showing no signs of movement, it's unclear how long the stalemate will last.

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Susan Collins has reached one of the most powerful positions in Washington. It could hardly come at a worse time.

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Financial technology industry veteran is latest to enter Democratic primary for Moulton's seat

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Michael Fassbender to star in new Netflix 'Kennedy' series

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Federal small-business program remains in the lurch amid showdown between senators Markey and Ernst

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R.I. Governor Dan McKee has the lowest approval rating in the country, according to a new poll - The news isn't all bad: A 40 percent approval rating is substantially higher than several other polls this year about Rhode Island's incumbent governor.

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Key Beacon Hill committee advances bill to address student literacy crisis -- Supporters of the bill hope it will improve literacy instruction and outcomes while opponents worry that it is overly prescriptive and will limit the methods teachers have available to teach students.

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Departing transportation secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said it was time to leave her 'dream job' -- In an exclusive interview, former state transportation secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said she felt ready to leave the public eye.

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announces she will run for reelection -- The attorney general, who has sued the Trump administration at least three dozen times, is seeking to put affordability at the center of her reelection bid.

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What shutdown? For Trump, this is business as usual.

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US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

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House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigation

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Trump can take command of Ore. National Guard, appeals court rules. See how the day unfolded.

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Biden completes round of radiation therapy in cancer treatment

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Supreme Court will weigh gun restrictions for drug users

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US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China

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