U.S. Senate

GOP Rep. Winslow enters race for Mass. Senate

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:46:59 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Republican State Rep. Daniel Winslow has officially entered the race for the U.S. Senate.

Winslow said in letter to supporters and GOP activists on Thursday that he would be a candidate in the special election to fill the seat formerly held by Secretary of State John Kerry.

Former Sen. Brown joins board of paper company

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:28:58 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has joined the board of directors of Kadant Inc., a Westford-based paper company.

Brown said he looked forward to "contributing to the future direction" of the company.

Kadant president Jonathan Painter said the company welcomed the chance to draw on Brown's "wealth of experience on local, state, national and international issues." The company describes itself as a leading supplier to the global pulp and paper industry.

GOP ex-MA Lt. Gov. Healey opts out of US Senate race

Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:30:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey has joined a growing list of Republicans who've ruled out running in a special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the departure of former Sen. John Kerry.

Healey said Monday she was grateful for the advice of those who urged her to get into the race but said she's decided against it.

Congress passes $50.5B Superstorm Sandy aid bill

Associated Press — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:59:41 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is sending a $50.5 billion emergency relief measure for Superstorm Sandy victims to President Barack Obama for his signature.

Sen. Warren "disappointed" in filibuster changes

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:02:21 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she's disappointed Senate leaders weren't able to come up with tougher changes to the filibuster rule that allows minority parties to bottle up legislation.

The Massachusetts Democrat had vowed to join with other Democrats to limit use of the filibuster — a move she said would help break gridlock in Washington by curbing the ability of Republicans to block votes.

Warren over Brown in MA

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:50:11 +0000

Massachusetts made history Tuesday by electing its first woman to the US senate. WAMC Paul Tuthill reports.