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U.S. Rep. McGovern joins Sens. Feinstein, Leahy on Cluster Munitions Letter to President Obama
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July 16, 2013 Dear President Obama, We write to request that your Administration undertake a review of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) policy on cluster munitions. McGovern's statement on the conviction of Sergei Magnitsky
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"I am very disappointed, though not surprised, by the Russian judiciary’s unprecedented posthumous conviction of Sergei Magnitsky - a new despicable act in the ordeal of the courageous lawyer." U.S. Rep. Mcgovern's 17th 'End Hunger Now' speech: Rural Hunger
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July 10, 2013 M. Speaker, Nearly every week that this House has been in session this year, I’ve come to the floor to talk about the need to End Hunger Now. Fourteen speeches later, I still hear from people who doubt that hunger is a problem in the 21st century in the richest, most prosperous nation in the world. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern urges Speaker Boehner to not recess the House until Student Loan Issue is resolved
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Friday June 28, 2013U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02) today urged House Speaker John Boehner to not recess the House for the 4th of July District Work Period until the issue of student loan interest rates is resolved.In a letter to the speaker (attached), Rep. McGovern notes that rates for students and their families are schedule to double on July 1. "Although summer has just… Federal Government Awards Worcester Airport $486,000
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Worcester – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced a $486,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to reimburse Worcester Regional Airport for the removal of trees and other vegetation along the airport’s runway ends. “I’m glad Worcester Regional Airport is receiving this FAA grant to support Massport's efforts. This is great… Rep. Jim McGovern's 14th "End Hunger Now" Speech: SNAPChallenge
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Thursday June 27, 2013M. Speaker, I rise once again to address the House on the need to End Hunger Now.This is the 14th time I’ve done so this year.Next week, the Members of this House will return home to their districts for the 4th of July District Work Period. There will be parades and fireworks and picnics for all of us, but for too many of our neighbors, there will be no… McGovern statement on Supreme Court's DOMA Ruling
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"I welcome today's historic Supreme Court rulings that reaffirm the fundamental American right of equal protection under the law. I am especially proud to be from Massachusetts, which led the way in marriage equality. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern statement on Shelby County v. Holder
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"I am extremely disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in the Shelby County v. Holder voting rights case,which struck down the coverage formula that determines which jurisdictions must clear their voting laws with the federal government. Since 1965, the landmark Voting Rights Act has provided important voter protections against racial discrimination. Congress mustupdate the coverage formula and ensure that we continue our efforts to protect voters and eliminate discrimination at the ballot box." U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces new location for flagship Worcester District Office
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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announced today that his Worcester District Office will be relocating from 34 Mechanic Street to 12 East Worcester Street, Suite 1 on July 1. McGovern cosponsors Amash, Conyers LIBERT-E Act
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI),Chairman of the House Liberty Caucus, and Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), the Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee, announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to address National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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