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Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Introduces Resolution on Boston Marathon Attacks

April 17, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Local Issues

The Massachusetts Congressional Delegation today introduced a resolution honoring the victims of the bombings at Monday's Boston Marathon, recognizing the first responders who helped those in need, and committing to provide all necessary resources to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice. Read more »

McGovern announces Page of Northampton as winner of 2013 Congressional Art Competition

April 17, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Education, Northampton (Leeds and Florence)

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced today that Isabelle Page, a student at Northampton High School, has won the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for Massachusetts' Second Congressional District for her piece "The Insecure Self-Portrait." Read more »

McGovern remarks on the Boston Marathon Attacks

April 16, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Leominster , Northampton (Leeds and Florence)

We have been inspired by the selfless courage shown by countless first-responders, runners and spectators who immediately came together to help those injured, stranded, and in shock. Read more »

Rep. Jim McGovern's 8th "End Hunger Now" Speech: Senior Hunger in America

April 16, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: End Hunger Now

Today, I want to focus on hunger among our seniors, a silent scourge in our nation. Over 49 million Americans are hungry and, of those, 8.3 million are seniors. That's 1 in 7 seniors and nearly 15% of everyone over 60 years old. In fact, from 2001 to 2009, hunger among Americans over the age of 50 increased by nearly 80 percent. 80 percent! Read more »

Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the "Magnitsky List"

April 12, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Human Rights

I view this list as an important first step toward holding egregious human rights violators accountable - preventing them from coming to the U.S. and using our financial networks. Read more »

Rep. McGovern's Remarks at the 20th Anniversary of UN Truth Commission on El Salvador

April 11, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Human Rights

"As we listen, let us all remember that we can always walk over that bridge that connects the past to the present. We just have to put one foot in front of the other and have the will to get to the other side." Read more »

Rep. Jim McGovern's 7th "End Hunger Now" Speech: "Hunger as a Health Issue"

April 11, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: End Hunger Now

My grandmother used to say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I hated it when she said that, but you know, M. Speaker - she was right. Good, nutritious food will keep you healthy. Read more »

FAA Extends Tower Closure Date for Worcester, 149 federal contract air traffic control towers

April 8, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Transportation, Worcester

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will delay the closures of all 149 federal contract air traffic control towers until June 15. Read more »

Massachusetts Delegation Urges FAA to Reconsider Air Traffic Control Tower Closures

April 1, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Worcester

Led by Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, the Massachusetts Delegation today expressed concern with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) planned closure of approximately 200 contract air traffic control (ATC) towers nationwide due to the sequestration budget cuts. Read more »

Mass. Delegation Unanimous in Support for Universal Gun Background Checks

April 1, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Gun Violence

In honor of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition's "National Day to Demand Action," all eleven members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation today pledged their support for universal gun background checks as a common sense reform to help end gun violence. Read more »

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