Congressman McGovern's statement on Osama bin Laden

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"Like all Americans, I felt great relief and a sense of gratitude as I listened to the President's announcement about the death of Osama bin Laden. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the men and women in our intelligence and military operations who have labored for a decade to carry out this mission. Let us remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. My thoughts…

McGovern, Kerry, Frank seek divestiture to send strong message regarding LNG proposal

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NEWTON, MA - Senator John Kerry, Congressman Barney Frank and Congressman Jim McGovern today released a jointly-written letter to Steve Grossman, Massachusetts State Treasurer, asking him to investigate -the possibility of divesting all shares of Hess Corporation stock the Commonwealth currently holds until such time as that company ceases to support the ill-conceived construction of a…

Congressman Jim McGovern announces $111,000 to renovate Holliston Playground

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U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN ANNOUNCES $111,000 TO RENOVATE HOLLISTON PLAYGROUND U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern today announced that the National Park Service has awarded $111,587 to renovate the playground at Goodwill Park. The playground is part of a 4.9 acre park that has tennis courts, a ballfield, and open play space. Each piece of play equipment will be accessible for children in…

Congressman McGovern's official testimony on global food security programs for the 2012 budget

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TESTIMONY OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JAMES P. McGOVERN (MA-03) SUBOMMITTEE ON STATE, FOREIGN OEPRATIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2012 APPROPRIATIONS GLOBAL HUNGER, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS APRIL 13, 2011 Madam Chairwoman, Ranking Member Lowey and Members of the Subcommittee - thank you for allowing me the opportunity to testify…