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Backers of Mass. assisted suicide measure concede

Supporters of a ballot question legalizing physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill in Massachusetts have conceded defeat, even though the vote is too close to call.

A spokesman for the Death With Dignity Act campaign said in a statement early Wednesday that ‘‘regrettably, we fell short.’’

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The failure of this measure is a sad day for Massachusetts, as we continue to be able to treat our pets with more compassion than our loved ones.