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When last month’s apocalyptic snowstorm never hit, despite empty streets outside, 50 Syracuse basketball fans still attended a local alumni association basketball watch party at the Pour House.
 
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Scott Brown, right, could join Sen. John Kerry in the U.S. Senate as early as today. Scott Brown, right, could join Sen. John Kerry in the U.S. Senate as early as today.
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Following letter, Brown readies for swearing-in

Following a whirlwind campaign, a stunning special election win and a new-found celebrity status, U.S. Sen.-elect Scott Brown has used his power play to demand, and likely receive, a swearing-in today in Washington, a full week before he was slated to raise his right hand.

In a letter hand-delivered to Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday, Brown’s counsel, Daniel B. Winslow, asked for the governor to “immediately” certify Brown’s win over Attorney General Martha Coakley on Jan.

19. The Wrentham Republican had tentatively planned to be sworn in Feb. 11.

“[Brown] has been advised that there are a number of votes scheduled prior to that date,” the letter read. “For that reason, he wants certification to occur immediately. As he is the duly elected United States Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he is entitled to be seated now.”

Patrick received the results of the vote on his desk yesterday. He has said all along he wouldn’t delay the certification process and now plans to push it through at a meeting this morning.

TONY LEE
tony.lee@metro.us
 
 
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MMMpod
The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.