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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs -- The White House says the rule would keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients.
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Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in crucial Michigan Senate race -- Her endorsement represents one of the congresswoman's most assertive moves so far this year to build up the left flank of the Democratic Party.1 hour ago
GOP Senate candidates quietly move to gain an extra cash edge -- Most of the party's top candidates are starting their own super PACs instead of relying on a powerful group run by Washington leaders — allowing them to seize control of their financial destinies.1 hour ago
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June -- The Labor Department said that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2 percent from 4.3 percent in May.2 hours ago
The Great American State Fair airlift? Inside the state GOP effort to supply the fair's Massachusetts booth.7 hours ago
Will Democrats flip the Senate? Their path is looking clearer.22 hours ago
Birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to N.H. plaintiffs, ACLU attorney says1 day ago
Democrats don't have a socialism problem. They have a vision problem.1 day ago
State & local politics29 days ago
Mass. Senate seeks to regulate social media use by targeting 'most addictive' features -- Democratic state Senate leaders on Thursday unveiled legislation that would require social media platforms to put restrictions on minors' use of their most addictive features.26 minutes ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - Finally, Mass. legislators close the loophole that gave cover to sexual predators - Can a 17-year-old consent to sex with her 47-year-old teacher? At long last, this state will say no.26 minutes ago
Former president Barack Obama to speak at Salem State University speakers series in September -- The 44th president will be the fifth former US commander in chief to headline the school's Salem State Series.13 hours ago
Mass. lawmakers, embracing 'unique commonality,' send Healey $63 billion budget plan -- Massachusetts lawmakers on Wednesday sent the state's $63 billion spending plan to Governor Maura Healey's desk, passing a budget on the first day of the fiscal year.17 hours ago
Follow live updates on the Trump administration1 hour ago
Ex-CIA Director sues Trump administration, asks records from investigations be preserved. See how today unfolded.1 hour ago
Despite some losses for Trump, Supreme Court delivers enduring conservative wins4 hours ago
Trump pulled in at least $2 billion after returning to the White House5 hours ago
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved7 hours ago
Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands12 hours ago
Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt13 hours ago