Word: moakley
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...when politicians seem more like celebrities than servants of the people, J. Joseph Moakley, a political icon of South Boston, distinguishes himself from the crowd. Describing himself as a "bread-and-butter Democrat," Moakley has toiled in the political arena for nearly 50 years, winning the respect of Congressmen and common citizens alike. In light of this career of unwavering dedication, we were greatly saddened to learn Feb. 12 that Moakley will not be able to seek reelection due to an incurable form of leukemia...
...Moakley's long service to his community began as a teenager, when he served in the Navy during World War II. In 1953, he won a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and worked there for a decade; he then moved to the state Senate, the Boston City Council and eventually the U.S. House of Representatives...