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In pushing old-style approach for a new soldiers’ home, Mass. abandons key blueprint for care
Instead of building a monument to our past failed efforts at institutionalization, the Commonwealth should develop and operate supportive living options and related services.
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A new definition of ‘chutzpah’
It used to be said that the defining case of “chutzpah” was the man who murdered his parents and pleaded for clemency on the grounds that he was an orphan. This definition may now be updated, as I have just read the statement of Patricia Stewart, director of the so-called “Citizens for Life."
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Lingering damage done by COVID-19
Re “COVID’s lingering grip” (Page A1, April 13): In addition to neurological disorders, please let’s not forget physical issues induced by a long bout with COVID-19.
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An ‘accident’ in Minnesota
Readers respond to the shooting death by a police officer Daunte Wright, in Minnesota.
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Turning down the gas
Readers respond to David Abel's “Facing a choice on natural gas” (Page A1, April 10).
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Sudders and Baker failed seniors
A reader writes that Seniors were mismanaged and abandoned by Governor Baker and Secretary Sudders.
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There’s a difference between ‘constituents’ and voters
Renée Loth poses the question as to why Republicans would oppose President Biden’s plan when it helps their constituents. The question as worded illustrates the common mistake of confusing voters and constituents.
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A different filibuster work-around
Scott Lehigh does a good job of explaining the impact that the filibuster has on the workings (or not) of the Senate. But he has missed the core problem here.