Local Issues

With the deadline of the May 15 moratorium on closures of postal facilities and mail processing centers rapidly approaching, thousands of jobs around the country are at risk. The Senate has already passed legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USP Read more »

Students from Algonquin Regional, Bancroft, Diman Regional Vocational, Franklin, Holliston, Marlborough, Wachusett Regional also winners Read more »

On December 9th, Tip O'Neill would have celebrated his 100th birthday. In honor of this milestone and his instrumental role in protecting the pristine beauty of the Cape Cod seashore, all twelve members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), the House sponsor of legislation to establish a National Historical Park in the Blackstone River Valley, along with co-sponsors Richard E. Neal (D-MA), James McGovern (D-MA), and James Langevin (D-RI), thank Read more »

On January 31st, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern signed onto the following letter, calling for a moratorium on the closure of Post Offices. Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20260-0010 Dear Mr. Donahoe: We understand that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is facing acute financial difficulties, and as a… Read more »

McGovern joins Markey, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calling on Obama to Increase Home Energy Assistance Funding in 2013 Budget Request 103 lawmakers sign letter to President urging funding of $4.7 billion for LIHEAP; More than 200,000 MA families rely on life-saving program Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), longtime Congressional champion of providing assistance to… 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 »

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 »

Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives to Establish New National Park Unit in Blackstone River Valley Legislation Would Help Preserve, Protect and Interpret Nationally Significant Resources and Promote Educational & Recreational Experiences in RI and MA Advancing efforts to preserve, protect, and interpret nationally significant resources throughout the John H.… Read more »