Senator John Kerry, Congressman Barney Frank and Congressman Jim McGovern today praised a declaration by the National Park Service that deals a major blow to the proposal to construct a Liquid Natural Gas terminal at Weaver's Cove in Fall River.
The decision was based on the fact that last spring the Taunton River was named a federal -Wild and Scenic River.- The river received this… Read more »
Congressman McGovern is continuing to host one-on-one office hours in his congressional district this year. He welcomes the opportunity to meet with constituents to discuss any issues or concerns they may have. Please kindly make every effort to attend the office hours scheduled in your particular community. Future office hour dates, times and locations in Congressman McGovern's… Read more »
May 5, 2010
Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, together with Congressman Jim McGovern today announced that Bells Powder Coating, Inc. of North Attleborough will receive $150,000 in technical assistance from the Department of Commerce through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Firms program.
Bells Powder Coating, Inc., a manufacturer of powder coating, currently employs… Read more »
May 3, 2010
Water pipe rupture causing severe hardship for families, businesses
Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, together with Congressmen Edward Markey, Barney Frank, Stephen Lynch, James McGovern, Richard Neal, John Tierney, Niki Tsongas, Michael Capuano, John Olver, and William Delahunt today thanked President Barack Obama for issuing a disaster declaration for… Read more »
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U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to his congressional staff in the Worcester district office (34 Mechanic Street).
Kelly Brissette has been appointed as District Scheduler and will serve as the primary point of contact for constituents and organizations seeking to meet… Read more »
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Congressman McGovern is once again hosting one-on-one office hours in his congressional district this year. He welcomes the opportunity to meet with constituents to discuss any issues or concerns they may have. Please kindly make every effort to attend the office hours scheduled in your particular community. Future office hour dates, times… Read more »
March 25, 2010
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) today announced that he has introduced legislation to restore the ability of states to play a necessary and vital role in the process of siting Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facilities.
The bill (HR 4922) repeals a provision in the 2005 Energy bill that gave the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the exclusive authority to site… Read more »
Senator John Kerry, Congressman Barney Frank, and Congressman Jim McGovern today hailed the announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation that it would award $2.6 million to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) and $200,000 to the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRTA).
Both grants, as well as four others awarded to other Massachusetts… Read more »
Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk, together with Congressman James McGovern today announced that the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 approved by Congress this week contains direct federal assistance for the 3rd Congressional District of Massachusetts.
Senator Kerry and Congressman McGovern were proud to work with Senator Kennedy in requesting these projects and are grateful… Read more »
