Feingold, McGovern, Jones letter to President Obama on Afghanistan Strategy
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Kerry, Kirk, McGovern: Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District to Receive Direct Aid as Part of Omnibus Funding Bill
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Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk, together with Congressman James McGovern today announced that the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 approved by Congress this week contains direct federal assistance for the 3rd Congressional District of Massachusetts. Senator Kerry and Congressman McGovern were proud to work with Senator Kennedy in requesting these projects and are grateful… Congressman McGovern Urges House Colleagues to Pass Health Insurance Reform Bill
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Mr. Speaker, this is a remarkable, historic moment. Passage of health insurance reform is a -Franklin Roosevelt- moment, right up there with the creation of Social Security. We have debated this issue for almost 100 years, since Teddy Roosevelt ran as a Bull Moose. This year alone, House committees have spent nearly 100 hours in hearings on health reform; heard from 181 witnesses;… Rep. McGovern's Statement on the Shooting at Fort Hood
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Yesterday's shooting at Fort Hood is a terrible, terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, soldiers, civilians, and support staff on the base. Our brave men and women in uniform are among the finest America has to offer, and their safety and well being should be one of our highest priorities. Congressman McGovern Meets with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama; Urges President Obama to Take Meaningful Action on Tibet
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October 6, 2009 - Congressman McGovern met with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama in Washington at an Executive Committee Meeting of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. Bipartisan Letter to President Obama Opposing Escalation of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, U.S. Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk Announce $6 Million in Lead Removal Funding for Worcester
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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and U.S. Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $6 million to the City of Worcester for lead removal in homes. The City will be receiving $3 million from the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control program and $3 million from the Lead Hazard Reduction… Congressman McGovern backs FY2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill; fights for increased Asian Long-Horned Beetle Eradication funding
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M. Speaker. By direction of the Committee on Rules I call up House Resolution 799 and ask for its immediate consideration. For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from North Carolina, Dr. Foxx. All time yielded during consideration of the rule is for debate only. I yield myself such time as I may consume. I also ask unanimous… Congressman McGovern Lauds "Peace Without Borders" Concert
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OVER ONE MILLION ATTEND -PAZ SIN FRONTERAS- CONCERT Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, an historic event took place in Havana, Cuba: An estimated 1.2 million people attended an all-star concert made up of many of the top Latin pop, rock and salsa stars from Latin America, Europe, Puerto Rico and Cuba. The concert, known as Paz Sin Fronteras, or Peace Without Borders, was the dream of Colombian… Congressman McGovern Calls for Clearly Defined U.S. Mission in Afghanistan
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M. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, which the House will take up shortly. M. Speaker, H.R. 3326 is a good bill. It provides support for our military families, and it provides our troops with the funding and equipment they need to successfully perform their duties and carry out their assigned… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |