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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Congressman-Elect Joe Kennedy III Weds in California

Kennedy married his Harvard Law School classmate Lauren Birchfield.

Just a month after he clinched the Fourth Congressional District seat, Joseph Kennedy III celebrated another important milestone on Saturday: his wedding.  Kennedy, 32, wed fellow Harvard Law School classmate Lauren Anne Birchfield at the Community Church in Corona del Mar, Calif., My Fox Boston reported earlier today. The ceremony was officiated by Birchfield's father, the Rev. Jim Birchfield, My Fox Boston reported. Kennedy, a Democrat, defeated Republican Sean Bielat last month for the Fourth District seat, currently held by retiring Congressman Barney Frank (D-Newton).  Kennedy is the son of former Congressman Joseph Kennedy II and the grandson of the late Robert F. Kennedy. He is a former assistant district attorney for Middlesex …

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Joe Kennedy III Wins Fourth Congressional District Seat

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Barney Frank: No Plans for Paid Lobbying After Congress

Frank reportedly signed with a talent agency, according to a blog on The Hill.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Barney Frank's life after Congress will not include two things: paid lobbying or work as a lawyer.  Instead, Frank plans to teach, write a book, give speeches and work as a political commentator, according to a report in the Boston Herald. The Newton congressman clarified his plans in a statement Wednesday after receiving questions about his future after Congress. According to a blog post on The Hill, Frank has also signed with a talent agency.  Frank closed his statement Wednesday by directing any questions to William Morris Endeavors, a talent and literacy agency run by Ari Emanuel, brother of Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Frank, 72, is currently serving his 16th term in Congress …

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Barney Frank: Changes in District Were a Factor in Retirement Decision (in Newton Patch), Sean Bielat: Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress in Mass. Fourth District, and Joe Kennedy III: Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress in Mass. Fourth District

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