Capuano’s 11 years in Congress can’t be underestimated at this time in our country’s history. His understanding of the give-and-take of compromise while passing legislation is essential to passing health-care reform. And his votes on key issues – No Child Left Behind, the Iraq war, the Patriot Act – show he is a man of conviction.
Just as importantly, his roots – as a Somerville alderman, School Committee member and mayor – show his understanding of what it means to fund a city or school budget. Read on
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