Press Releases

"The ongoing war in Afghanistan...threatens to stretch our commitment into another decade. In August you announced the gradual removal of the "surge" troops, and yet over 70,000 troops will remain in Afghanistan at this time next year. This is unsustainable and counterproductive. There is unanimous agreement that the future of Afghanistan depends on Afghans and their… Read more »

I rise in opposition to this rule and in opposition to the three bills that would be made in order by this rule. Regulatory uncertainty is a canard invented by Republicans that allows them to use current economic problems to pursue an agenda supported by the business community year in and year out. In other words, it is a simple case of political opportunism, not a serious effort… Read more »

Senate and House Hunger Caucus co-chairs are encouraging their colleagues to dedicate one hour during the holiday season to raise awareness and recognize efforts underway in their states to combat hunger. The Hour for Hunger initiative seeks to remind mem Read more »

Pelosi, McGovern Members of Congress Send Letter to President Santos of Colombia Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and seven Members of Congress sent a letter to President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia this week thanking him for his commitment to address labor rights in Colombia and establishing a Congressional Monitoring Group on Labor Rights in Colombia that will work with the… Read more »

U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN APPLAUDS $930,000 IN HUD FUNDING FOR MAIN SOUTH IN WORCESTER U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-03) today commended the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding $930,000 to the City of Worcester for the Main South to Loomworks Revitalization project. -This is terrific news for Worcester - particularly for the Main South neighborhood,- Rep.… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern has introduced a Constitutional amendment in the House of Representatives to repeal the recent Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC and to restore the Founding Fathers' intent to grant rights to people, not corporation Read more »

Representatives from Community, Migrant, Public Housing, and Homeless Health Centers in Worcester delivered approximately 1500 tongue depressors, signed by patients over the course of less than a week, as a symbol of the importance of community health centers. The depressors accompanied a petition calling for Congress and the President to oppose cuts in the Medicaid program, and… Read more »

Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Jared Polis, Congressman David N. Cicilline and other House Democrats filed an Amicus Brief in the consolidated case of Massachusetts v. Dept. of… Read more »

-I share the concern and frustration felt by the thousands of people who lost power in the recent storm. Clearly, they have questions and they deserve answers. I know the Attorney General has begun an investigation, and I look forward to seeing the results of her work.- Read more »

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