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Kerry backing Markey for his Senate seat
MALDEN, Mass., Dec. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., says he wants to move into John Kerry's Senate seat and Democratic leaders, including Kerry, were lining up in support Friday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Less than 24 hours after Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz was appointed to the U.S. Senate, he was sworn in to succeed the late Daniel Inouye.
Ben Affleck not running for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Actor Ben Affleck said via Facebook he will not run for U.S. Senate should Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., vacate his seat to become secretary of state.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Sen. Michael Crapo, R-Idaho, was arrested on a drunken driving charge early Sunday in Alexandria, Va., and later issued an apology.
BOSTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's eldest son Tagg said his father "wanted to be president less than anyone I've met in my life."
Ted Kennedy Jr. may run for Senate
BOSTON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Ted Kennedy Jr. is considering a run for a Senate seat that will be vacated by Sen. John Kerry when he becomes secretary of state, a family friend said.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- More than half of Americans said they think Republicans must cede more than Democrats in any bipartisan solution to major U.S. problems, a CNN poll indicated.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Ex-South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, seeking a political return, is planning a run for the House seat of Sen.-designate Tim Scott, a former Sanford aide said.
BOSTON, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is favored to be elected in a special election if Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is appointed secretary of state, a poll of voters indicated.
CBC watching race to replace Jackson
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- The Congressional Black Caucus is watching to see who replaces ex-Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., in a more diverse district, caucus officials said.
TEANECK, N.J., Dec. 18 (UPI) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie heads a short list of potential Republican presidential nominees in 2016, a poll released Tuesday indicated.
News execs: Romney campaign overcharging
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- News organizations say Mitt Romney's U.S. presidential campaign overbilled them for the expenses of reporters traveling with the Republican nominee.
Sanfords possible House candidates?
COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, are among the names being floated to run for Senate-bound U.S. Rep. Tim Scott's seat.
Rep. Scott to replace Sen. DeMint
COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Rep. Tim Scott top replace the departing U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-N.C. Monday.
Dukakis likely interim successor to Kerry
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis could be the interim successor to Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., if Kerry is tapped for secretary of state, insiders said.
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Greek PM Antonis vists Beijing
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Greek national flags fly over Tiananmen Square during Greece's Prime Minister Antonis Samaras state visit to Beijing on May 16, 2013. Samaras is in China seeking investment and trade deals to help revive his country's recession-battered economy. UPI/Stephen Shaver