Congressman McGovern Opposes Tax Compromise Bill as Currently Composed

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M. Speaker, I rise in support of the rule but in reluctant opposition to the underlying legislation. Let me begin by saying that I know there are a lot of good things in this bill. The bill extends tax relief for middle class families. It extends unemployment insurance for Americans who - through no fault of their own - find themselves out of work in this difficult…

Congressmen McGovern, Olver and Senator Kerry Announce $46.7 Million for Hybrid Buses and Green Buildings

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Senator John Kerry, along with Congressmen Jim McGovern and John Olver, today announced that Massachusetts will receive $46,700,000 in funding to transform the state's public buses into a state-of-the-art electric hybrid fleet. The funding, including $39 million for Worcester, was awarded through U.S. Department of Transportation's State of Good Repair Program. The grants will also…

Congressman McGovern Calls for the Passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act

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M. SPEAKER, I rise in support of this rule and the underlying legislation. Small businesses are drivers of economic growth, and play a pivotal role in creating jobs in our communities. In fact, in my home state of Massachusetts, small businesses represent 85 percent of companies and employ over a quarter of our workforce. As I meet with small business leaders…