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U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN APPLAUDS $930,000 IN HUD FUNDING FOR MAIN SOUTH IN WORCESTER U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-03) today commended the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding $930,000 to the City of Worcester for the Main South to Loomworks Revitalization project. -This is terrific news for Worcester - particularly for the Main South neighborhood,- Rep.… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern has introduced a Constitutional amendment in the House of Representatives to repeal the recent Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC and to restore the Founding Fathers' intent to grant rights to people, not corporation Read more »

Representatives from Community, Migrant, Public Housing, and Homeless Health Centers in Worcester delivered approximately 1500 tongue depressors, signed by patients over the course of less than a week, as a symbol of the importance of community health centers. The depressors accompanied a petition calling for Congress and the President to oppose cuts in the Medicaid program, and… Read more »

Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Jared Polis, Congressman David N. Cicilline and other House Democrats filed an Amicus Brief in the consolidated case of Massachusetts v. Dept. of… Read more »

-I share the concern and frustration felt by the thousands of people who lost power in the recent storm. Clearly, they have questions and they deserve answers. I know the Attorney General has begun an investigation, and I look forward to seeing the results of her work.- Read more »

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Massachusetts Delegation Calls for Federal Disaster Relief in Aftermath of Historic October Snowstorm All 12 members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation have signed a letter to President Obama in support of Governor Deval Patrick's request for an emergency declaration for Massachusetts as a result of major damage caused by the historic October snowstorm. The storm… Read more »

-For over 40 years, John Olver has served the people of Massachusetts with great distinction. The country is a better place because of his keen intellect, impeccable integrity, and fierce commitment to economic and social justice. I am honored to call him my colleague, and proud to call him my friend. I look forward to working with him over the next year in Congress and will continue… Read more »

U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN -GLEANING- BILL U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-03) today announced that he has introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage the practice of gleaning. Gleaning involves ensuring that produce that is not initially harvested does not go to waste. The bill (H.R. 3177, the Hunger Relief Trucking Tax Credit Act), co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jo… Read more »

-I applaud President Obama's decision to finally bring our significant military presence in Iraq to an end. The war in Iraq has cost us dearly - in lost lives, lost billions and lost standing in the world. It is past time to bring our brave troops home to their families - where they belong. Iraq's future must be determined by the Iraqi people. Our military and diplomatic personnel… Read more »