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Mass. delegation asks for Presidential Disaster Declaration in aftermath of tornado
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Congressman Jim McGovern has joined his Massachusetts' colleagues in requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes. 87 Members Of Congress Send Letter To Secretary Clinton On Human Rights Issues In Honduras
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87 Democratic Members of the House, led by U.S. Reps. Jim McGovern (MA), Jan Schakowsky (IL) and Sam Farr (CA) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the human rights situation in Honduras. This week, the Organization of American States (OAS) is meeting to consider reinstating Honduras to the OAS. The letter cites reported abuses against journalists, campesinos,… Congressman McGovern to hold Office Hours in Franklin, Medway, North Attleboro, Plainville, Wrentham on June 4
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Saturday, June 4th Bagels and Cream 585 E. Washington St., North Attleboro 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Purple Rooster 105 South Street, Plainville 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cafe Assisi 667 South Street #5, Wrentham 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Café Dolce 17 East Central Street, Franklin 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Coffee Sensations 116 Main Street, Medway 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Congressman McGovern's Statement on McGovern-Jones Amendment
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"Today's strong bipartisan vote represents a huge step forward in the effort to bring the war in Afghanistan to a close. I hope the President recognizes that there is a growing consensus in Congress and the country that our policy needs to change. Last year, I offered a similar amendment that got 162 votes - in a Democratic House." View House Clerk's vote totals… Congressman McGovern offers Afghanistan troop withdrawal amendment
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim McGovern offered an Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 calling for a plan and timeframe on the accelerated transition of military operations to Afghan authorities. His remarks, as prepared, are below. Congressman McGovern asks White House to take SNAP cuts off the table
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Congressman Jim McGovern today asked the White House to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) cuts be taken off the table. Kerry, McGovern, Delegation: Massachusetts to Benefit from $845 Million in Rejected Florida Rail Funding
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Congressman Jim McGovern joined Senator John Kerry and the Mass. congressional delegation today, announcing that Massachusetts will benefit from more than $845 million in rejected high speed rail funding originally offered to Florida. Congressman McGovern introduces bipartisan bill to require exit strategy from Afghanistan
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Jim McGovern (D-MA), today introduced new, bipartisan legislation to require the Obama Administration to present an exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan. McGovern; Lantos Human Rights Commission Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
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The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission is joining numerous domestic and international organizations from over 100 other countries to celebrate World Press Freedom Day 2011 on May 3. Rep. McGovern introduces 'Big Truck' Safety Bill
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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announced today that he has re-introduced bipartisan legislation, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA) to extend size and weight limits on "big trucks." Rep. Frank Wolf is the lead Republican co-sponsor of the legislation. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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