Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and co-chair of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released the following statement on the Colombian peace process:
This week marks a major step forward for peace with the historic agreement reached by the Colombian government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) negotiating teams. By… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded the Worcester Fire Department a $51,290 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to support their operations and safety. The grant will allow the Worcester Fire Department to purchase 260 units of attack hose and 56 units of supply hose.
“Keeping our communities safe… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), announced $2.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Worcester Regional Airport, helping to support its continued success. The funding will support the construction of a partial parallel taxiway to Runway 11/29 in order to reduce the need to back taxi on the runway. This grant will provide funding for phase 1 of a 2 phase… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), announced that Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, will attend Pope Francis’ unprecedented address to Congress on Sept. 24, part of his first visit to the United States. It is the first time a pope will address a joint meeting of the House and Senate.
“Next week, I am excited to have Fr.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) joined 78 of his fellow Members of Congress in a letter to Speaker John Boehner urging him to keep the House in session every day until a deal is reached to prevent another government shutdown.
With just six legislative days scheduled before the government closes its doors at 12:01 am on October 1st, the letter led by Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17)… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), the second-highest ranking Democrat on the House Rules Committee, managed floor debate for House Democrats on H.R. 3134 and H.R. 3504, calling out House Republicans for their reckless attempt to defund Planned Parenthood and risk another government shutdown. Watch video of Congressman’s floor speech here.
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Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) hosted the second of a series of meetings with his 2015 Congressional Youth Cabinet at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife in Westborough. The event included a presentation about, and tour of, the new Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife net zero field office and a roundtable discussion on the effects of climate change… Read more »
Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) joined local leaders for Worcester’s 40th Anniversary Pride Parade. The event celebrates the progress the LGBT equality movement has achieved – including this year’s Supreme Court decision legalizing marriage equality in all 50 states – and the role of Massachusetts as a trailblazer in the movement. Click here for… Read more »
Tomorrow, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) will join local leaders for Worcester’s 40th Pride Parade. The event will celebrate the progress the LGBT equality movement has achieved – including this year’s Supreme Court decision legalizing marriage equality in all 50 states – and the role that Massachusetts has played as a trailblazer in the movement.
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Tomorrow, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) will host the second of a series of meetings with his 2015 Congressional Youth Cabinet at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife in Westborough.
The Congressman and his Congressional Youth Cabinet will be treated to a presentation about, and tour of, the new Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife net zero field office and… Read more »
