Today, Congressmen Jim McGovern(D-Massachusetts) and Frank Wolf(R-Virginia), co-chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, issued a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to "emphasize both privately and in public statements that all parties involved should refrain from violence and that any transition should be peaceful and democratic and ensure that human rights and religious freedom are protected."
The full text of the letter is below. Read more »
U.S. Congressmen Jim McDermott (D-WA), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Jim McGovern (D-MA) issued the following statement today regarding the situation in Egypt:
-We are deeply concerned with the Egyptian government's use of security forces and violence against demonstrators throughout Egypt. Egyptians are on the streets to address legitimate grievances. Such heavy-handed response by the… Read more »
Senator John Kerry, along with Congressmen Jim McGovern, Barney Frank, and Mike Capuano, today announced that Massachusetts has received $3,392,629 to create health information exchanges that allow doctors to share information as patients move across health care settings. Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-03) announced two personnel moves for his congressional staff in the Worcester District Office today.
Kathleen Polanowicz, who previously served as District Representative for McGovern, has been named District Director. Ms. Polanowicz will oversee all operations and staff in McGovern's four District offices. In addition, she will continue to provide… Read more »
I thank the gentleman for yielding me the customary 30 minutes and I yield myself 4 minutes.
M. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this resolution.
Once again I am deeply disappointed that instead of working to create jobs and strengthen the economy, the new Republican Majority continues to focus on re-opening old wounds and fighting old battles.
The resolution before us… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) today announced that he will serve as a member on the House Agriculture Committee in the 112thCongress. He has also been appointed by Minority Whip Steny Hoyer as a Senior Whip.
-I'm very excited to be taking on these new responsibilities,- Rep. McGovern said. -On the Agriculture Committee, I look forward to continuing my work on hunger, nutrition,… Read more »
M. Speaker - I appreciate the opportunity to speak here today.
Gabrielle Giffords is a smart, gifted and compassionate Member of Congress. It is a privilege to be her colleague, and Arizona is privileged to be represented by a person of her caliber. My wife, Lisa, and I pray for her recovery and our thoughts are with her family, friends and community as they come together… Read more »
M. Speaker, as we near the end of 2010 and the 111th Congress, I want to take a few minutes to talk about an issue that is critically important to the health and well being of our country. It is also an issue that I care deeply about. That issue, M. Speaker, is hunger.
I've said it over and over again, but it bears repeating -- hunger is a political condition. We know how… Read more »
