Romney: Not Concerned About Very Poor, They Have Safety Net
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he's "not concerned about the very poor" because they have an "ample safety net."
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he's "not concerned about the very poor" because they have an "ample safety net."
Folks across America don't much like our driving or our growing stockpile of sports championships. But they sure do seem to like our politicians.
Romney, talking unity like a nominee, said he was ready to take the Republican helm and "lead this party and our nation."
Boston is preparing to say a final farewell to former Mayor Kevin White, who served the city for 16 years.
Kelly Timilty, a longtime member of the Governor's Council, died Tuesday after a brief illness.
While taking time to remember former Boston Mayor Kevin White this weekend, current Mayor Tom Menino sported a bandage on his nose.
One thing unites the serious candidates for president – they are out there working hard, subjecting themselves to the ordeal of the campaign and risking their prestige.
Sen. John Kerry was among those leaving flowers at the statue of the late Kevin White outside Faneuil Hall on Sunday.
Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone is working on some new efforts to crack down on crime and repeat offenders. He recently sat down with WBZ's Jon Keller.
Massachusetts officials and members of the state's Haitian-American community are coming together at the Statehouse to remember the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti more than two years ago.
Newt Gingrich slammed GOP rival Mitt Romney on Sunday, trying to cut into the resurgent front-runner's lead in Florida in the dwindling hours before Tuesday's pivotal presidential primary.
Funeral arrangements were announced Saturday for former Boston Mayor Kevin White.
Just how rich is Mitt Romney? Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number. Now you're in Romney territory.
Illegal immigrants could see their tuition costs rise at the state's public colleges if a bill facing the New Hampshire House passes.
Gov. Deval Patrick is heading out of state again to help raise money for Democrats.
Three firefighters were injured after an explosion in Nashua, New Hampshire Monday afternoon.
Roof cleaning companies in Massachusetts are working overtime to remove ice dams from homes. Here's what to do if you have one.
Fare gates recently installed at Boston's South Station to combat fare evasion are currently inoperable and covered in plastic.
Has this been the coldest winter ever in Boston? Let's dig into the numbers.
A fishing vessel sank off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts on Friday with five people on board.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Here's a look at what the Patriots have ahead of them during Super Bowl week in the Bay Area.
The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 at an NHL Stadium Series game.
The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden in the inaugural Pioneers Classic game that celebrated the league's first Black players.
The New England Patriots left for the Super Bowl Sunday morning after thousands braved frigid temperatures for a sendoff rally at Gillette Stadium.
Payton Pritchard scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
