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Romney, a critic of earmarks, once inspired a local one

By Glen Johnson

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 12, 2012

Mitt Romney has attacked Rick Santorum over his support for earmarks, but the former Massachusetts governor stood to benefit from one in 2004 when drainage problems plagued his Belmont home. Meanwhile, a top House official denies speculation that his chamber might rely on proceeds from the state’s new casino gambling law to balance its 2013 budget. And Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray seems to be rebuilding his personal brand after a couple months of bad publicity.

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