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Local Veterans Face Long Waits for VA Benefits

As our armed forces come home from the Middle East, the local Veterans Affairs benefits office is being stretched.
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GOAL: Gun-Related Homicides, Assaults are Up Due to Failure of State Gun Control Laws

Gun Owner's Action League of Massachusetts (GOAL) points to latest statistics released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as sign of failure for state gun control laws.
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Success in Securing Passage of Terrorist Benefit Recovery Amendment to Senate’s FY’14 State Budget Proposal

Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr

An amendment filed by Senator Tarr that passed during today's Senate FY'14 budget debate would allow the AG to recoup public assistance benefits from those who commit terrorist acts.
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Senate Republican Caucus Seeks Responsible Spending Measures to FY’14 State Budget

Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr

Posted are some of the measures Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr and the Senate Republican Caucus have filed to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means FY'14 state budget proposal.
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Can I Be Frank?: Put me in the Bathroom

I am a quitter. I am a jinx. Put me in the bathroom.
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Spring Home Improvements Make for Busy Season

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With summer just around the corner, it may be a very busy season for landscapers and home improvement contractors.
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