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Friday, February 1, 2013

VIDEOS: Kerry: I'm Moving on but 'Not Leaving the State' Behind

John Kerry, who was just approved as the next Secretary of State, stopped by his old stomping grounds yesterday for a visit.

The Middlesex District Attorney's office had a special guest yesterday. Middlesex DA Gerry Leone welcomed John Kerry, who on Tuesday was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Secretary of State. Kerry was a senator for Massachusetts from 1985 until his resignation to take up his new position earlier this week. The stop was part of a tour Kerry is taking around the state as he prepares to take on his new responsibilities. His choice to stop by the Middlesex District Attorney's office was also a chance to catch up on an old place of employment. According to Kerry's Senate web site, after graduating from Boston College Law School in 1976, he went to work as a top prosecutor in Middlesex County. He took on organized crime, fought for …

In this Article:

John Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State (in Burlington Patch) and VIDEOS: Kerry: I'm Moving on but 'Not Leaving the State' Behind (in Woburn Patch)

Let's Open our eyes

1:06 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013

good riddance! maybe we can now elect someone that will get some work done for MA!   more ›

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

John Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State

Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

With only three dissenting votes, the U.S. Senate has confirmed John Kerry as the new Secretary of State. Kerry will take over for Hillary Clinton, who is leaving her post after four years. The move means Kerry will have to resign as Massachusetts' senior senator. According to a Tweet from WCVB political reporter Janet Wu, Kerry's resignation has reportedly been sent to Gov. Deval Patrick and is effective as of 4 p.m. Friday. Kerry's resignation now paves the way for a special senate election. The primary election is scheduled for April 30 and the general election will be held on June 25.  To date, U.S. Congressman Ed Markey has announced he is running and U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch is reportedly planning a run. Both are Democrats; no …

In this Article:

Date Set For Massachusetts Special Senate Election (in Newton Patch), Congressman Markey Says He Will Run For U.S. Senate (in Newton Patch), and Report: Lynch to Challenge Markey for Kerry's Seat (in Newton Patch)

pmotw

8:56 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013

Great response. Provide no facts and throw in an insult. I hope no one flags your response as inappropriate so all readers can read it to form their own opinion on you.   more ›

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