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Protesters gathered around the Massachusetts State House Friday night to protest Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision not to welcome Syrian Refugees into the Commonwealth. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Residents rally against Baker’s decision to close Mass. to Syrian refugees

Carolyn Hoffman November 23, 2015

In response to Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision not to allow Syrian refugees into the state, more than 1,000 people gathered at the Massachusetts State House Friday night to express their...

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey said he supports the push for a congressional debate about the use of military force against the Islamic State and supports U.S. President Barack Obama's actions in Syria. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Mass. leaders call for conversation on action in Syria

Carolyn Hoffman November 17, 2015

  U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for support for Syrian refugees, following escalating tension surrounding Friday's attacks on Paris by the Islamic State group and U.S. President...

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