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There’s a long list of candidates for House speaker as Republicans try voting again on a new leader

Politics “We’re going to have to figure out how to get our act together — I mean, big boys and big girls have got to quit making excuses and we just got to get it done,” said Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., a conservative caucus leader. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., center, is flanked by … [Read more…]

City Council considering local voting rights for immigrants with ‘legal status’

Local News Immigrants who are in Boston legally but have not yet gained citizenship should be able to have a say in municipal elections, some councilors said. Boston City Hall. Keith Bedford/Boston Globe The Boston City Council is weighing a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections, even if … [Read more…]