U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern Statement on the School Shooting in Connecticut

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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern Statement on the School Shooting in Connecticut -This unspeakable tragedy reminds us - once again - that we need to have a frank conversation about guns and gun violence in America. We have been through this too many times. I have cosponsored numerous bills to combat gun violence and I am a strong supporter of sensible gun control laws. Unfortunately,…

Rep. Doggett, Rep. Courtney, Rep. McGovern 81 House Democrats Urge President Obama, "Do Not Raise the Medicare Eligibility Age"

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Rep. Doggett, Rep. Courtney, Rep. McGovern 81 House Democrats Urge President Obama, -Do Not Raise the Medicare Eligibility Age- Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Rep. Courtney (D-CT), and 81 House Democrats urged President Obama to reject House Republican efforts to raise the Medicare eligibility age during ongoing debt negotiations. -With some of our colleagues still…

McGovern remarks on the naming of the Tip O'Neill Federal Building

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I want to thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi for bringing this bill to the floor. I know those of us in the Massachusetts delegation always welcome the opportunity to pay tribute to Tip O'Neill, a giant of this House and a legend in Massachusetts politics. For nearly 20 years, Tip O'Neill represented the people of his district…

McGovern remarks on 2000th death in Afghanistan

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M. Speaker - On October 2nd, while Congress was campaigning, the Pentagon registered the 2,000th fatality in Afghanistan, the longest war in American history. Today, that number has risen to 2,026. It is imperative that we all remember the terrible human price that has been paid, is being paid, and will continue to be paid by our troops in Afghanistan and their families. This…

McGovern remarks on the Rule for HR 6156, the Magnitsky Bill

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James P. McGovern (MA) Consideration of the Rule for H.R. 6156, PNTR/Magnitsky Thursday, November 15, 2012 I thank the gentleman from California, the honorable Chairman of the Rules Committee, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes. And I thank him for bringing this rule to the floor. He and I co-authored a -Dear Colleague- in support of the underlying legislation, and it was a…

Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Early

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Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Early -Joe Early was an incredible public servant who fought tirelessly for working people. From championing economic development to his tireless advocacy for medical research, Joe Early was a man who truly made a difference. Our community, our commonwealth and our country are better because of him. Lisa…