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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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'Gods Like Us': 6 stories of Hollywood from Ty Burr's new book
Here are 6 tales of Hollywood lore in 'Gods Like Us.'
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Briefing
Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Five things international community must give Syria after Bashar al-Assad
Transition in Syria after Bashar al-Assad will be impossible without constructive international support. From outsiders, Syria will need these five key things:
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Four things Syria must do after Bashar al-Assad
It’s not too early to consider the way forward for Syria after Bashar al-Assad. Examples in other countries show that a transition will be greatly aided if Syrians can do these four things:
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Schilling as senator? Don't count on it.
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Without Kennedy, healthcare providers fear loss of benefactor
The senator gave crucial support not only to national legislation but also to hospitals, universities, and research centers in his home state.
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Martha Coakley will vie for Ted Kennedy's senate seat
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Kennedy name looms large in bid to replace late senator
Edward Kennedy's wife or nephew would be instant front-runners in any bid to replace him in the US Senate.
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Kennedy has told his own story: coming next month
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Can bikes and cars share the road?
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Kennedy succession request is 'all about healthcare'
What's most important to the ailing senator is making sure someone will be in his seat to vote on a healthcare reform bill this year.
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In Yankee sweep of Sox, big-money buys made the difference
The series was a validation of the $423 million that the Yankee owner spent in the offseason.
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Freed reporters got their wish: dialogue about N. Korea
Laura Ling and Euna Lee wanted to generate discussion about 'important issues.' By returning to the US today, they have.
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It's a dog's life
And it's not half bad. Even in a recession, Americans bow to the slobbering, shedding, fiercely loyal king of pets.
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Was there a better way to conduct Gates-Crowley debate?
The national discourse over the Harvard professor's arrest, fueled by bloggers and media, was torrid. Some who leaped into the fray got burned.
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Boston partners with Google Transit. Why the hold-up in DC?
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Vince Guaraldi in his essence, 'Life on Mars' TV series now on DVD, creativity at its best in '500 Tables, and more.
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Police and blacks: old tensions slow to heal
Obama had harsh words Wednesday for how police handled the arrest of Harvard professor Gates.
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The Monitor's View: Gates vs. Crowley
Assumptions and disrespect can escalate a tense situation – and more so when the law, a suspect, and race are involved.
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The Accidental Billionaires
How an asocial loner created the Internet’s greatest social network.
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Spot graffiti or a pothole? Report it with your iPhone.
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New York Times weighs charging users for access to NYTimes.com
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What can we learn from the death of the world's first printed blog?
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Who goes to book clubs?
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Summertime is watermelon time
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Browser battle royale: Which should you use?
Column – Learn the ups and downs of Firefox, IE, Chrome, Safari, and Opera.
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Novelist Hoffman apologizes for blasting a book reviewer on Twitter
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Man jailed for copying 'The Love Guru,' pretty much the worst movie ever
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Any buyers for The Boston Globe?
The refusal of the largest union to accept contract terms could make a sale much harder. Workers hope that the newspaper's owner, The New York Times Co., will reopen contract talks.
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