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 »
Joined by a range of federal and state officials, including USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern hosted his 2011 throughout the 3rd Congressional District on September 27th and 28th, visiting 8 local farms and conducting casual conversations and a roundtable discussion with area farmers to discuss issues of concern to the agriculture community.
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Senator John Kerry, along with Congressmen Edward Markey and Jim McGovern, today announced that Massachusetts will receive over $15.6 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to construct two intermodal transit centers and upgrade additional intermodal transit, commuter rail and ferry stations across the state. Read more »
Senator John Kerry, Congressman Barney Frank and Congressman Jim McGovern today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded over $1.6 million to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) for projects that will benefit Fall River, New Bedford and surrounding towns. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern joined Democratic colleagues in signing onto a letter by Rep. Cedric Richmond(LA-2) calling for there to be no budgetary offsets for emergency disaster funding. Read more »
"My thoughts go out to all of those affected by Hurricane Irene throughout the Third Congressional District, Massachusetts, and all of the East Coast, including those residents who remain without electricity. I will be working closely with federal, state, and local partners to ensure that recovery efforts in the district go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.
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Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, along with the entire Congressional delegation, today urged President Barack Obama to protect funding to train doctors and run trauma centers and teaching hospitals in Massachusetts throughout negotiations to increase the country's debt limit. Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives this evening approved an amendment by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern to benefit local communities and residents facing the expensive process of fighting disputed FEMA flood maps. Read more »
