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…