State House Bureau Chief, Boston Globe
State House Bureau Chief for the Boston Globe
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Frank Phillips
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FROM Frank Phillips
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Kennedy's Historic Role in US Politics Senator Edward Kennedy is said to be resting comfortably in a Boston hospital after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle have expressed sympathy and best wishes for the Massachusetts Democrat and his family. Radiation and chemotherapy are available, as is surgery, although none has been mentioned. The survival rate from this type of malignancy ranges from a few months to five years. Frank Phillips, State House Bureau Chief for the Boston Globe , considers Kennedy's historic role in American politics and government.
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Romney Says Goodbye at CPAC John McCain will address a traditionally hostile crowd of conservatives today at the Conservative Political Action Committee in hopes of building support from the base of his party. But in the meantime, Mitt Romney has stolen the moment by dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. After a series of applause lines the CPAC audience wanted to hear, he explained, "I entered this race because I love America. And because I love America, in this time of war, I feel I now have to stand aside for our party and for our country." Romney's "suspended" campaign leaves Mike Huckabee as McCain's only remaining obstacle, whether conservatives like it or not. We hear what Romney said, consider the consequences and look at McCain's failure to vote yes or no on economic stimulus.
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