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Key Endorsements in 8th District Race

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Good morning, Beacon Hill! Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, May 20:

1. KEY ENDORSEMENTS: In case you missed it, check out our report on some key endorsements last week for Democrats Joshua Dawson and Jay Livingstone, who are running for the 8th Suffolk County House of Representatives seat.

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2. ONE FUND CLAIM FORMS: Victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to possibly receive One Fund Boston assistance. Funds will start being distributed by June 30.

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1873, San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis are given a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets, marking the birth of one of the world's most famous garments: blue jeans. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain, high of 65. More chance for showers tonight, low of 67.

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