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McGovern statement on Supreme Court's DOMA Ruling
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"I welcome today's historic Supreme Court rulings that reaffirm the fundamental American right of equal protection under the law. I am especially proud to be from Massachusetts, which led the way in marriage equality. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern statement on Shelby County v. Holder
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"I am extremely disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in the Shelby County v. Holder voting rights case,which struck down the coverage formula that determines which jurisdictions must clear their voting laws with the federal government. Since 1965, the landmark Voting Rights Act has provided important voter protections against racial discrimination. Congress mustupdate the coverage formula and ensure that we continue our efforts to protect voters and eliminate discrimination at the ballot box." McGovern cosponsors Amash, Conyers LIBERT-E Act
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI),Chairman of the House Liberty Caucus, and Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), the Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee, announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to address National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance. U.S. Rep. McGovern's statement on the NSA
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I am profoundly concerned about the allegations that government agencies have been secretly collecting the communication records of American citizens for the past several years. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern's statement on the 24th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
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On the 24th anniversary of the violent suppression of demonstrations in Tienanmen Square, Congressman McGovern stands with the valiant protestors. Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the conviction of Jose Efrain Rios Montt
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For nearly three decades, survivors pursued justice in the face of threats and continued repression, honored the memories of their loved ones and lost communities. McGovern sends letter to President Obama urging closing of Guantanamo Bay
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Dear Mr. President, I write to express my strong support for your April 30th statement renewing your commitment to close the detention center at the Guantánamo Naval Base in Cuba. McGovern on the Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2013
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Ten years ago, crimes by the Government of Sudan against its own people in Darfur were just beginning. The world witnessed the burning of villages, poisoning of water, murder, rape, brutal assault, and the deliberate forced displacement of entire village. U.S. Reps. McGovern, Wolf, Capuano introduce new legislation on Sudan
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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) today joined with U.S. Reps Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Mike Capuano (D-MA) in introducing HR 1692, the "Sudan Peace, Security and Accountability Act of 2013." U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern sends bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on U.S.-Colombia Policy.
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The letter, signed by 62 members of Congress, expresses support for a U.S. policy that emphasizes peace, development and human rights. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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