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They do worry about what their constituents think about them and how they respond to these issues ... anybody connected to this ought to be fired.
Christians, Jews, Muslims, whatever — we’re failing our brothers and sisters here
I'm Congressman Jim McGovern, and I'm happy to be a part of this campaign. I believe we need to work together to create a more tolerant, equal society.More quotes »
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House panel OKs farm bill with food stamp cuts
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have laid the groundwork this week for reducing the size of the federal food stamp program, approving farm bills that would shrink the food aid and alter the way people qualify for it. The two cham from Kansas.com Read more »
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Coffee Break: Farm bill debate centers on food stamps
Lawmakers deliberating the massive farm bill on Wednesday turned to food stamps, which inject tens of millions of dollars into Memphis’ economy. Republicans proposed $2.5 billion in annual cuts amounting to 3 percent of the budget for the Supplemental Nu from Memphis Commercial Appeal Read more »
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Dedication for Gateway Park's latest building brings local, state and federal leaders to Worcester for dedication
"This is what happens when you think big; incredible things happen," said McGovern. "When you think small these kinds of things never get developed.There were a lot of doubters. A lot of people said, 'No it's not worth the effort.' 'We're Worcester, we c from MassLive.com Read more »
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Screening of documentary on hunger with Q&A session at Holy Cross with Congressman McGovern and co-director of movie Tuesday
WORCESTER - Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Worcester) will screen the documentary “A Place at the Table” at Holy Cross on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Seelos Theater. The movie focuses on the economic, social and cultural implications hunger has on th from MassLive.com Read more »
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Immigration Reform Could Sink Due To Differences Within GOP, Analysts Say
The new effort to reform immigration is mired in a pitched battle – but between unlikely foes. In 2007, the public fight over immigration reform largely was between Republicans and Democrats. The bill died. Now, the match is between conservative Republic from Fox News Latino Read more »
