Kerry: I have "big heels to fill" at State Department


In this photo Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, U.S. Sen. John Kerry acknowledges applause while addressing constituents at Faneuil Hall in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
 
Newly installed Secretary of State John Kerry says he has "big heels to fill" in his new job.
 
 
 

Kerry warns of need to listen in Senate farewell speech
Secretary of State-designate John Kerry is saying farewell to the Senate. The five-term Massachusetts...
 

Another Senate race ahead in Mass.
We just had a U.S. Senate race here in Massachusetts.     The most expensive one...
 

22News is in Washington, DC for Mayors' conference Video
22News is working for you at our nation’s capitol this Thursday, where mayors from across the country,...
 

Inauguration nears
President Barack Obama will take the oath of office for a second term before thousands on Monday.
 

Final preparations for Inauguration
Just a week to go before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term on Monday, January 21,...
 

Tickets for Inaugural in demand
Hundreds of thousands of people will be descending on Washington, D.C. for President Barack Obama’s...
 

Electoral College count affirms Obama's win Video
It's official. A tally of the Electoral College vote affirms President Barack Obama's re-election.
 

House re-elects Boehner speaker Video
The House and Senate ushered in a new Congress Thursday, re-electing embattled Republican John Boehner...
 

Electoral College set to affirm Obama re-election
Tradition trumped suspense Monday as members of the Electoral College cast the official, final votes...
 
 
« Previous | Displaying 1 – 10 of 2783 | Next »

White House News


Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger…
 

A look at US-Taliban relations
Word that the Taliban and U.S. will hold formal talks to find a political solution to end nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan…
 

Obama opens 24-hour trip to Germany
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama is opening a 24-hour visit to Germany, the culmination of which will be a speech…
 

More »

 
 

Statehouse Bureau


Final U.S. Senate debate between Markey…
Democrat Edward Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez meet Tuesday night for their third and final debate of their U.S. Senate…
 

Patrick: Law requires most of budget surplus…
A state budget surplus developing this year as tax collections outperformed lowered expectations is unlikely to yield any…
 

Senate releases welfare reform bill
State Senate leaders have released a major welfare reform bill that gives people a reason to find work and discourages them…
 

More »

 
 

Federal Budget News


Boehner protests Obama veto threats on…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against legislation that implements spending…
 

Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat ship, the USS Freedom, the…
 

Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups has little if anything to…
 

More »

 
 

Massachusetts (change)

 
Welcome to Massachusetts onPolitix, powered by 22News. Trust onPolitix for your latest state, local, and national political news. onPolitix is just another way 22News is working for you.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Deval Patrick
Lieutenant Governor: Tim Murray
Attorney General: Martha Coakley
Secretary of State: Bill Galvin

Contacting the White House and Congress

Click the links below to get in touch with your elected officials.