Rep. James McGovern

Democrat  •  3rd District, Massachusetts  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
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10/30/09
The Phoenix > Talking Politics > Taking sides

Capuano has the backing of four members of his peers among the congressional delegation, that of Barney Frank, Jim McGovern, John Tierney, and Stephen Lynch. Plus, Capuano has gotten the nod from five of the state's nine Democratic ...

Source: News
10/30/09
Red State: Make E.Pomeroys Life Painful

“At the end of the day, we've got to pass something,” said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). Here's the thing — if we make Earl Pomeroy's life extremely painful for the next week, Republicans are going to think twice about jumping ship and ...

10/29/09
American Power: Democrats Unveil Crypto-Marxist ObamaCare Monstrosity!

"At the end of the day, we've got to pass something," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). "The whole debate, I hope, has been about more than just therapy." Yeah, that's Jim McGovern of the Progressive Democrats of America, ...

10/29/09
Vox Verax: House health-care reform bill could attract broad ...

"At the end of the day, we've got to pass something," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). "The whole debate, I hope, has been about more than just therapy." The 1990-page bill includes a version of the "public option" prefer

Source: Vox Verax
10/29/09
U.S. House of Representatives a la 'House of Pelosi', introduces ...

“At the end of the day, we've got to pass something,” said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). “The whole debate, I hope, has been about more than just therapy.” {No, Jim, YOU DON'T HAVE TO PASS SOMETHING!} ...

Source: Red Pills
10/29/09
Falling Short of Robust Public Option | PEEK | AlterNet

As Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) put it, "I would have preferred the other way, but we're looking at this bill holistically." Part of this is fueled by the recognition that the Speaker's office did everything it could. ...

10/29/09
ECUADOR: Oil Giant Is Gone, Legal and Environmental Mess Remains

COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CONSIDERS REPORT OF UNITED STATES · The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on the situation of human rights defenders concludes her mission to Guatemala .... U.S. Congressman Jim McG

10/29/09
Editorials from Hell's leading daily newspaper, The Dis Brimstone ...

She barely has respect for Jim McGovern, the best peacemaker the U.S. government has seen in a while. McGovern is the mainstream equivalent of Mike Gimbel. McGovern, too, walked unarmed into a FARC compound and came out with a prisoner ...

10/29/09
House Health Care Reform Bill Introduced Today - VitalSigns... by ...

"At the end of the day, we've got to pass something," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). "The whole debate, I hope, has been about more than just therapy." The 1990-page bill includes a version of the "public option" prefer

10/29/09
Kathleen Wells: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Wants an Exit Strategy ...

Congresswoman Lee: I have also signed onto Congressman [Jim] McGovern's resolution to develop an exit strategy. That resolution was an amendment that came to the floor [and] got 138 votes. So, I believe both: one, we need an exit ...

10/29/09
The Washington Monthly

As Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) put it, "I would have preferred the other way, but we're looking at this bill holistically." Part of this is fueled, in large part, by the recognition that the Speaker's office did everything it could. ...

10/29/09
Most liberals can live with compromises

...Jerrold Nadler. “I would have preferred the other way, but we’re looking at this bill holistically,” said Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern, an advocate for the strongest possible public plan. Of course, it’s not at all clear that Reid will achi

Source: The Politico
10/28/09
ECUADOR: Oil Giant Is Gone, Legal and Environmental Mess Remains ...

U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, who has visited Lago Agrio, said Friday, ”As a congressman and an American citizen I feel ashamed.” Chevron owes the villagers a settlement, he said. ”They have a moral and, ...

10/28/09
The Phoenix > Talking Politics > Taking sides

Capuano has the backing of four members of his peers among the congressional delegation, that of Barney Frank, Jim McGovern, John Tierney, and Stephen Lynch. Plus, Capuano has gotten the nod from five of the state's nine Democratic ...

10/28/09
Tsongas endorsing Coakley - The Scorecard - POLITICO.com

The official announcement is taking place at the VFW post in Lowell at 2:30 this afternoon. Her primary opponent, Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), has received endorsements from Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Jim McGovern (D-Mass. ...

10/28/09
Obama Administration Fares Even Worse than Bush at the UN (The ...

Illustrations of the humanitarian and developmental cost of the embargo in the 117 page annual report by the Secretary General of the United Nations here. Rep. Jim McGovern and Steve Clemmons suggested the US should have abstained, ...

10/28/09
CUBA United Nations Vote Today: US Should Abstain - The Washington ...

Represenative Jim McGovern (D-MA) has a great suggestion for US Ambassador to the United Nations -- just say "abstain." Clever idea -- and would signal the possibility of change without going further than the White House ... U.S. Representative

10/28/09
Official Website of the Governor of Massachusetts - - Press Release

“Today's announcement shows just how essential the Recovery Act has been to stabilizing our economy,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. “From keeping teachers in our classrooms to new construction jobs, the stimulus has had a profound ...

10/28/09
Steve Clemons: Cuba United Nations Vote Today: US Should Abstain

Represenative Jim McGovern (D-MA) has a great suggestion for US Ambassador to the United Nations -- just say "abstain." Clever idea -- and would signal the possibility of change without going further than the White House incrementalists ...

10/28/09
Coakley leads pack despite blip - Alex Isenstadt - POLITICO.com

Earlier this month, the state's House delegation closed ranks around Democratic Rep. Michael Capuano, a top rival for the Senate nomination, with Reps. John Tierney, Stephen Lynch and Jim McGovern all offering him their endorsements. ...

10/28/09
Building a New El Salvador Today: House Resolution Commemorating ...

WOLA is pleased to see that H.Res. 761, introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern and 33 co-sponsors, was approved today in the U.S. House of Representatives. This resolution remembers and commemorates the lives and work of the six Jesuit priests ...

10/27/09
IMAGES Newsletter » Blog Archive » Jamaican Widow May Soon Benefit ...

The new law was championed by Rep. Jim McGovern and Sen. Bill Nelson. Subscribe via RSS. Related Bookmarks Tags. Related. STARS STUDDED LINE UP FOR IRAWMA 2008... The list of performers for the prestigious 27 Annual International Reggae ...

10/27/09
Afghanistan Front-Page News | One Utah

Take action: Write your Member of Congress in support of Rep. Barbara Lee's bill (H.R. 3699) to prohibit escalation of the war in Afghanistan, and Rep. Jim McGovern's resolution (H.R. 2404) calling on the defense secretary to outline an ...

Source: One Utah
10/27/09
BostonHerald.com - Blogs: The Daily Briefing» Blog Archive ...

Barney Frank, Stephen Lynch, John Tierney, and Jim McGovern. Tsongas Chief of Staff Katie Elbert stayed mum on the matter, however, and would only say Tsongas is close to a decision. This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 27th, ...

10/27/09
Editorials from Hell's leading daily newspaper, The Dis Brimstone ...

Why are Congressmen Mike Delahunt and Jim McGovern relevant to Colombia? Why are Jesse Jackson and Congressman Edolphus Towns relevant to this issue right now? Give me two nicknamea; for Piedad Corboda; Who are the likely candidates for ...

10/27/09
ECUADOR: Oil Giant Is Gone, Legal and Environmental Mess Remains

U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, who has visited Lago Agrio, said Friday, "As a congressman and an American citizen I feel ashamed." Chevron owes the villagers a settlement, he said. "They have a moral and, ...

10/26/09
Against Chevron, the Strategy Has Always Been Political

...in Ecuador is a matter of politics and public relations — not law –  designed to force the company into a settlement. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) levied several serious charges against Chevron, accusations commonly made by the anti-corporate activist

Source: Shopfloor
10/26/09
Shopfloor » Blog Archive » Against Chevron, the Strategy Has ...

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) made several serious charges against Chevron, false accusations commonly made by the anti-corporate activists but still startling when delivered by an elected member of Congress. In his five minutes of remarks ...

Source: Shopfloor
10/26/09
President Obama's Operating Space on Afghanistan Gets Narrower ...

“I am already working with people like Representative Jim McGovern, Republican Congressman Walter Jones, Barbara Lee and others to prepare for that possibility. I have already voted against various spending bills that support this ...

Source: The Note
10/26/09
This Fucking War: Feingold: Voters Oppose Afghan Troop Surge

"I'm already working with people like Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Republican congressman Walter Jones (N.C.), (Rep.) Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and others to prepare for that possibility. I have already voted against various spending bills ...

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