Kerry, Brown & Massachusetts Delegation: President Moves Swiftly to Issue Disaster Declaration for Massachusetts

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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…

Congressman McGovern Announces Three New District Staff Members

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Rich text editor, body, press ALT 0 for help. 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…

Congressman McGovern announces one-on-one office hours for May 1 & 15

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Rich text editor, body, press ALT 0 for help. 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…

McGovern, Frank, Kennedy, and Langevin Introduce New Liquified Natural Gas Legislation

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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…

Kerry, Frank, and McGovern Applaud Announcement of Stimulus Funds for Local Transportation Projects

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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…

Kerry, Kirk, McGovern: Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District to Receive Direct Aid as Part of Omnibus Funding Bill

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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…

Kerry, Kennedy, McGovern, Frank: Fall River to Receive $4.4 Million for Critical Housing Programs

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Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy, together with Congressmen Jim McGovern and Barney Frank today announced that Fall River will receive a total of $4,396,672 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for critical housing programs in the city. The federal funding comes as part of three national grant programs. The city will receive $3,020,812 as part of the…

Kennedy, Kerry, Frank and McGovern Express Disappointment over Coast Guard Letter Concerning Offshore LNG Proposal

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Senators Ted Kennedy and John Kerry, joined by Reps. Jim McGovern and Barney Frank, today expressed disappointment in a preliminary letter by Coast Guard Commander Raymond Perry which asserts that the Weaver's Cove Energy proposal for an offshore LNG terminal fulfills navigation and safety requirements. -This is certainly a set-back, but we won't give up the battle against this…

Reps. McGovern and Frank Announce Funding to Hire more Police Officers; Over $2 Million to Fall River

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U.S. Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice for awarding $2,117,220 to the City of Fall River under the COPS program. Fall River will use this funding, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- the so-called -stimulus bill- -- to employ 10 police officers. The grants will provide 100 percent of the approved salary and…