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Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Introduces Resolution on Boston Marathon Attacks
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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. McGovern announces Page of Northampton as winner of 2013 Congressional Art Competition
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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." McGovern remarks on the Boston Marathon Attacks
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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. Rep. Jim McGovern's 8th "End Hunger Now" Speech: Senior Hunger in America
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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! Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the "Magnitsky List"
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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. Rep. McGovern's Remarks at the 20th Anniversary of UN Truth Commission on El Salvador
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"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." Rep. Jim McGovern's 7th "End Hunger Now" Speech: "Hunger as a Health Issue"
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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. FAA Extends Tower Closure Date for Worcester, 149 federal contract air traffic control towers
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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. Massachusetts Delegation Urges FAA to Reconsider Air Traffic Control Tower Closures
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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. Mass. Delegation Unanimous in Support for Universal Gun Background Checks
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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. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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