Ethics Complaint Filed Against Scott Brown

Massachusetts Democrats claim he used taxpayer money for campaign purposes.

  Democrats in the state are saying Sen. Scott Brown, R-MA, has inappropriately used money from taxpayers to fund campaign events, according to GoLocalWorcester.com. The complaint, filed yesterday, refers to a campaign video shot by a staffer whose salary is paid by tax dollars, according to GoLocal. Brown's spokesman Colin Reed responded to inquiries telling GoLocalWorcester, “This complaint has about as much credibility as Elizabeth Warren's claim to be a Native American, and it is a laughable and desperate attempt to distract from Warren's refusal to come clean with voters. Her campaign is flailing and appearing more pitiful by the day.”

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Brown and Warren: Is It Just Politics As Usual?

It’s been an interesting week in the U.S. Senate Race between Democrat Elizabeth Warren and incumbent Republican Scott Brown.

First it was revealed that Harvard University once touted Warren’s marginal Native American heritage as proof of their faculty’s diversity. That story was followed up with another revealing one that Warren had listed herself as a minority professor between 1986 and 1995 in the Association of American Law Schools desk book, a major reference for legal professors. On Tuesday it was revealed that Brown, who ran for office vowing to kill President Obama’s health care law (and who has since voted three times to repeal it) took advantage of a key provision in it: the provision that allows him to keep his elder daughter on his congressional health insurance plan. Meanwhile, both candidates downplayed their wealth this week as they revealed their …

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Who's Right: Sen. Brown or Whole Foods?

Whole Foods says it's eco-friendly to only sell sustainable fish. Sen. Brown says it'll hurt Massachusetts fishermen.

Sen. Scott Brown, R-MA, is challenging Whole Foods' new policy of selling only sustainable fish.  According to boston.com, Brown said this will hurt local fishermen and their industry. He said their policy is based on "uncertain science" and said the government already has tough regulations in place for fishing. What do you think? Save the environment or save the local fishing industry?

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Sebb

4:47 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Yeeeeeessss....backs away slowly.... You do know that Glen Beck doesn't actually know anything about anything that happens on *this* planet, don't you?   more ›

Scott Brown Backs Combat Roles for Women in U.S. Military [Poll]

The Massachusetts senator separated himself from the Republican rank and file by asking Secretary Panetta for more military opportunities for women.

Sen. Scott Brown, R-MA, attracted national attention Wednesday after sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta asking him to allow women to serve in combat roles in the U.S. military.  Brown, a Lieutenant-Colonial and 32-year veteran of the Massachusetts National Guard, said he believes that allowing women to serve will enhance the capabilities of the armed services.  "We have an obligation to expand the professional opportunities available to women, especially considering their sacrifices," said Brown. "Doing so in my view would improve military effectiveness, not detract from it." Though women have traditionally not served in these roles, Brown said he was aware that 140 female service members have lost their lives since the …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 16

Rep. Jim McGovern is working with other lawmakers to bring a resolution to a conflict in Bahrain.

1. Did you know that you can contribute articles, press releases, birth and wedding announcements (and much more) to Marlborough Patch whenever you'd like? Check out our announcements section and start uploading today. 2. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, co-wrote a letter asking Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to take a stronger stance against the government of Bahrain, which has violently surpressed democratic uprisings over the past year. There is also an arms deal in the works between the two nations that McGovern and others oppose.  3. Sen. Scott Brown will be in Marlborough Saturday, March 3, to attend the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner fundraiser for the Republican city and town committees of Middlesex and Worcester counties. The $60…

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Hiram

10:30 am on Thursday, February 16, 2012

How about McGovern concentrating on Mass problems instead of Bahrain? Who is paying this guy's salary?   more ›

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Candidate Takes Issue with Sen. Eldridge on Campaign Finance

Republican state senate candidate (for Middlesex and Worcester) Dean Cavaretta talks campaign finance reform.

To the Editor: Considerable news coverage was granted last week (Feb. 2) to liberal activists' attempt to convince Congress to change the campaign finance laws relative to the Citizens United decision and the Supreme Court. Like proponents, I also do not support Super-PACs, nor do I believe corporate influence with fundraising or campaign advertising is good for our political system. I salute Sen. Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren, for example, trying to remove some of these outside influences from their race. But, their is another side to the campaign finance reform coin that State House liberals, including Jaime Eldridge, fail to mention: How can one rail against corporate corruption and influence in politics, only to remain silent while …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 7

The city of Marlborough has announced an upcoming cemetery clean-up.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. In advance of the Valentines Day holiday, the Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary has announced the sale of double dip chocolates in the front lobby of the hospital from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 10, according to a recent report in the Community Advocate. Profits will benefit the Auxiliary's scholarship fund. 2. The city of Marlborough Cemeteries Division will be conducting a general cleanup of all city cemeteries. All seasonal flowers, decorations or other ornamentation are to be removed by the end of the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Any remaining items will be removed by …

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Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Student Takes Issue with Youngs Dems View of Scott Brown

Area student defends Sen. Scott Brown's record.

This letter is in response one we published from the Young Democrats of Metrowest. To the Editor: Remember in National Lampoon’s classic “Animal House?” The part where Dean Wormer excoriates one of the Delta House brothers offering the following advice: “Son, Fat, dumb and stupid is no way to go through life!” While Dean Wormer’s words may be a bit harsh, they do ring true to some extent. I would suggest that the voters of Massachusetts ponder those brutally honest words of advice, and perhaps put them to use with a slight update: “Cynical, biased and partisan is no way to go through life!” This is exactly the advice I would provide to The Metro West Young Democrats on their recent criticisms of Senator Scott Brown regarding his efforts on…

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Protest Over SOPA May Have Stopped Bill [POLL]

Congressman Jim McGovern opposed the internet piracy act, and so did many others. The message made its way to the House.

Congressman Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, commented on his Facebook page, "While internet piracy is an issue that should be addressed, HR 3261 (SOPA), as written is unwise, unfair, and against what I believe are fundamental rights for all Americans. I plan on voting against the current legislation, although the GOP is now indicating that they will not bring SOPA to the floor for a vote at all." Darrell Issa, congressman, echoed that the SOPA bill would not make it to the House floor for a vote, but that PIPA (Protect IP Act), remains concerning to Issa, as reported on zdnet.com. SOPA, Stop Online Piracy Act, sponsored by Texas Republican Lamar Smith, "would establish a system for taking down websites that the Justice Department determines to …

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Letters to the Editor

OP ED: Young Democrats Call Out Senator Brown

Those from Marlborough and the rest of the Metrowest Young Democrats offer their opinion on our Massachusetts leadership.

As you get older, you look back on the wisdom and advice adults offered to you as you grew up.  There are a lot of things grown-ups always like to say to children. Values and wisdom so commonly repeated they are accepted as axioms.  Education is the key to your future. Stand up for what you believe. Treat people like you want to be treated. One of the most difficult realizations I’ve come to lately is that some of the adults who preach these lessons don’t really mean it. Over the last year, we called, tweeted, and emailed our two U.S. Senators to ask them to vote for a bill that would help improve our schools and put people back to work.  It was President Obama’s Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act, a bill that would have …

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