Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. James P. McGovern [D, MA-2]

Elections and Food-Stamps fight combine to slow down Farm Law ...

2012-07-10T01:00:00Z

Representative Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, said he would oppose the farm-bill draft tomorrow because of its food-stamp provisions. “We're going to oppose these cuts, and ...

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7 Health Care Repeal Arguments to Watch - Influence Alley

2012-07-10T01:00:00Z

That should have been passed months ago. We should be spending hours tomorrow debating the president's jobs proposals, or your jobs proposals," said Rep. Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, on Monday.

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The Health Care Repeal: When Bill Murray Meets George Orwell ...

2012-07-10T01:00:00Z

“That was pretty harsh,” said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) to Foxx. “I'm pretty sure I've been called a big brother totalitarian who wants to take everybody's freedom away.” Rob Andrews practically suggested that the GOP's ...

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Nick's perusals: Rep. Peterson's compromise 2012 farm bill plows ...

2012-07-09T01:00:00Z

A group of liberal congressmen plan a Tuesday press conference to protest the farm bill. Agriculture Committee members Reps. Jim McGovern (Mass.) and Joe Baca (Calif.) are slated to attend along with DeLauro, Marcia ...

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In News Sure To Thrill Westboro Baptist Church, Barney Frank ...

2012-07-08T01:00:00Z

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Al Green, Rep. Jim McGovern, and others were seen arriving at the Newton Marriott Saturday evening. “This is an opportunity for them to do what so many others have been free to ...

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Bluegrass Pundit: Liberals in Love: Barney Frank ties the knot

2012-07-08T01:00:00Z

Al Green, Rep. Jim McGovern, and others were seen arriving at the Newton Marriott Saturday evening. “This is an opportunity for them to do what so many others have been free to do for years and years in this country,” Rep.

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Rep. Barney Frank Marries Longtime Partner In Newton « CBS Boston

2012-07-07T01:00:00Z

House holds Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt | KDVR.com ...

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Massachusetts, complained that “every single attempt for even-handed investigation has been thwarted by the Republican majority.” Holder is “a good, decent, honorable man. He's doing an excellent ...

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Broad And Pennsylvania: Issa's Legacy In Congress

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

“Looks and smells like a witch hunt,” agreed Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). Issa retorted: “That's been the Democratic talking point all along.” At another moment, McGovern said Republicans “keep on moving the goal posts” ...

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House holds Holder in contempt | FOX13Now.com – Salt Lake City ...

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

House Holds Holder in Contempt | WREG.com — Memphis News ...

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

House Advances Holder Contempt Resolution With Help From 15 ...

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) argued that Republicans were rushing the resolutions to the floor despite what he and other Democrats said were inaccuracies in the committee's report, and the refusal of Republicans to give ...

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House advances Holder contempt resolution with help from 15 Dems

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

Heated Debate Precedes Afternoon's Contempt Vote | Main Justice

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) called the proceedings “despicable” and said he recognizes that Republicans have elections to win. “But at what cost?” he asked. “Does everything need to be in your face?” The vote on the rule ...

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McGovern Hosts Visit From Ray LaHood, US Sec. of Transportation ...

2012-06-27T01:00:00Z

LaHood toured Union Station in Worcester, hosted by Congressman Jim McGovern. ... The simple fact is, Worcester is a prime transportation hub for the state and the region,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. “ I'm honored ...

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Rep. Jim McGovern: Rescuing 'We, the People'

2012-05-24T01:00:00Z

Defenders of Citizens United and the corporate rights doctrine that underlies it must be getting nervous. Why else would George Will resort to arguing that the amendment I have introduced is "comparable" to condoning ...

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Rep. Jim McGovern: Rescuing 'We, the People'

2012-05-24T01:00:00Z

Congressman Pete Sessions Accuses Congressman Jim McGovern Of

2012-05-18T01:00:00Z

Republican Pete Sessions (right), debating with Democrat Jim McGovern about ending the Afghanistan war, accused McGovern of imbibing. “Mr. Chairman I think we've gotten this, that Mr. McGovern is not happy. I think this is ...

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Seventy-two (and Counting) Representatives Support Earmark Ban ...

2012-04-17T01:00:00Z

Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-IL) Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) Rep.

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“Summit on Overturning Citizens United” | Election Law Blog

2012-04-13T01:00:00Z

Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Tom Udall, Representative Ted Deutch, Representative Donna F. Edwards, Representative Keith Ellison, and Representative Jim McGovern. When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:00 a.m. ...

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