U.S. Rep McGovern joins bipartisan coalition in letter to President urging significant troop withdrawal

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"A token drawdown of a few thousand troops is not acceptable. The American people - and, increasingly, the Congress - are demanding more fundamental change in our policy," said Congressman Jim McGovern. "We will continue to make the point that instead of nation-building in Afghanistan, we need to do some more nation-building right here at home."

U.S. Rep McGovern Announces Congressional Art Contest Winner

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Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA3) officially announced today that Meghan Murray, a student at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, is the winner of the 2011 Congressional Art Competition for Massachusetts' Third Congressional District. McGovern will host Murray and other winners at a reception on Friday, June 10th at his Worcester office, featuring the winning pieces. Murray's work will hang in the United States Capitol for the next year.

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.