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Federal immigration agency cancels furloughs

Federal immigration agency cancels furloughs

Spending cuts expected to increase wait times

By Sarah Betancourt AILA, COVID-19, Immigration, USCIS 0 Comments Aug 25, 2020

EMPLOYEES THAT WORK for the federal agency that processes immigrant visas found out Tuesday morning they won’t be furloughed after all, but the spending cuts that allowed the agency to keep its workers on board are expected to increase wait times for immigrants. Officials with US Citizenship and Immigration Services sent an email to employees(...)

Newspaper endorsements becoming scarce

Do they have value or are they just annoying?

Bruce Mohl

Baker-linked PAC backs 13 Dems, 4 Republicans in primary battles

Spends nearly $94,000, with 53% going to 2 Governor’s Council races

Bruce Mohl

Markey’s remarkable reinvention

Senate contest upends conventional thinking

Michael Jonas

USPS, post office, postal service

A bipartisan State House stand against Postal Service cuts

House leaders write to Congress decrying service changes

Shira Schoenberg

Obama breaks his silence

In blistering broadside, former president paints Trump as bad for democracy

Sarah Betancourt

Baker-linked PAC targets Dem primary

Helps newcomer in race for Governor’s Council

Bruce Mohl

The content of their character

With broad agreement on issues, Senate race gets personal

Michael Jonas

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Markey, Kennedy in low brow debate

Two candidates seemingly have very little to say

Bruce Mohl

In Allston-Brighton rep race, a progressive showdown

Activist Jordan Meehan gives Kevin Honan his first challenge in 34 years

Michael Jonas

Neal, Morse debate highlights major differences

Holyoke mayor slams ‘backroom coordinated political smear’

Bruce Mohl

Progressive Chelsea challenger puts Boston state rep to the test

Vidot says times call for bolder action; Ryan claims pragmatic steps forward

Michael Jonas

House candidate exit puts spotlight on ranked-choice voting

Cavell endorses Mermell, says he didn’t want to play spoiler to Auchincloss’s benefit

Michael Jonas

July 22, 2019

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Second-guessing begins on Alex Morse allegations

Are they true, politically motivated, or part of anti-gay animus?

Shira Schoenberg

July 22, 2019

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Second-guessing begins on Alex Morse allegations

CommonWealth Staff

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2 revealing exchanges in Kennedy-Markey debate

One dealt with DJ Henry, the other with negative campaign ads

Bruce Mohl

Globe ed page editor grills House candidate the paper endorsed

Auchincloss faces tough questioning after endorsement ruckus

Michael Jonas

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Downing, Vennochi voice concerns on Baker

Say he needs to think bigger, be accountable for mistakes

Bruce Mohl

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Downing, Vennochi voice concerns on Baker

CommonWealth Staff

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Mail-in ballots now central feature of election

After questioning their legitimacy, Trump suddenly a fan -- in Florida

Michael Jonas

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Mail-in ballots now central feature of election

CommonWealth Staff

Senate candidates address evolving views during criminal justice forum

Kennedy joins Markey in supporting end to life without parole

Sarah Betancourt

Me and Roger Stone

Tracing connections between the Nixon and Trump White Houses

Michael Segal

Senate agrees to extend legislative session

Additional procedural vote still needed

Shira Schoenberg

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Anonymous email stirs emotions in Senate race

Black officials decry use of anti-racism as political weapon

Matt Murphy

Costly connections

Bill would eliminate $11 million in prison phone revenue

Sarah Betancourt

Equity concerns imperil Baker housing bill

Progressive push for add-ons could derail legislation

Shira Schoenberg

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Kennedy says Markey vote shows need for change

Congressman goes after incumbent senator’s 2013 vote

Bruce Mohl

Pandemic scrambles the campaign playbook

It’s July -- and time to get out the vote

Michael Jonas

Anti-Trump ‘Gen Z’ Republicans look for a home

Young group seeks to build a Charlie Baker-style GOP

Shira Schoenberg

Time for Beacon Hill to pick up the pace

Lack of political urgency is becoming real problem

Ben Downing