PHOTOS: Congressman McGovern Hosts 2nd Annual Summer Food Rocks Tour

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On Friday, July 17, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) hosted his 2nd annual Summer Food Rocks Tour to bring attention to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) national Summer Food Service program and highlight how it assists low-income students in Massachusetts. The Congressman was honored to be joined on the tour by USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer…

McGovern: Americans Want GMO Labeling and Congress Should Listen

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and Ranking Member on the House Agriculture Nutrition Subcommittee, led the floor debate for House Democrats on the rule on H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Video here. Today’s debate comes on the heels of Congressman McGovern’s Boston Globe op-ed with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree…

PHOTO: McGovern, Tsongas Join Local Leaders to Celebrate Awards to North Central and Central Mass. Workforce Boards

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FITCHBURG, MA – Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-03) will join local business and community leaders for the presentation of a $534,154 grant to the North Central Workforce Board as part of a $3.2 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for a Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant. “Investing in strong…

Congressman McGovern Statement on Death of Tibetan Activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche

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Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released the following statement on the death of Tibetan activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche: “Last week I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of the well-known Tibetan monk, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche. Tenzin Delek was serving a life sentence under very harsh…

**MEDIA ADVISORY** McGovern Kicks Off Summer Food Tour for Low-Income Students

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WARE, MA – Today, Congressman Jim McGovern will kick off his 2nd Annual Summer Food Rocks Tour to highlight USDA's national Summer Food Service program and how it helps low-income students in Massachusetts. As part of today’s tour, Congressman McGovern will lead a roundtable with state and local leaders to talk about how the summer food program helps to ensure that no child…

Congressman McGovern Calls Iran Deal Major Step Forward for American Diplomacy

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released the following statement on the Obama Administration's announcement that it has reached an agreement with Iran. “Today’s historic nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran is a major step forward for American diplomacy,” Congressman McGovern…

Congressman McGovern Opening Statement at Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing on Tibet Human Rights and U.S.-China Relations

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing entitled “Tibet & China: Searching for a New Way Forward.” Watch livestream here. Excerpts from Congressman McGovern’s opening statement: “All of us are present today because we care about the…

Congressman McGovern: Death of Tibetan Human Rights Activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche a Tragedy

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released the following statement on the death of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, a Tibetan human rights activist who had been imprisoned by the Chinese government for the last thirteen years. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic and unnecessary death of the well-known…

McGovern: House GOP Confederate Flag Amendment Stunning

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Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat, led today’s floor debate for House Democrats on H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act and called out House Republicans for their amendment to allow the Confederate flag to be displayed in National Parks and cemeteries run by the National Park Service. Excerpts from Congressman McGovern’s floor speech…

McGovern Calls for House Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Dalai Lama and Call for Negotiated Settlement in Tibet

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, spoke on the House floor to call for passage of H. Res. 337, a bipartisan resolution calling for meaningful dialogue and a negotiated settlement for the people of Tibet. Congressman McGovern introduced the bipartisan resolution with Representative Joseph Pitts (PA),…