Rep. James McGovern

Democrat  •  3rd District, Massachusetts  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 98%
  • Abstains: 2%

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11/07/09
CNN - Anti-Abortion Dems Win Round

...activists on the panel argued the amendment goes too far. "I find this amendment very, very uncomfortable," said Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Massachusetts. "I foresee for poor women in America, a return to the dark ages," said Rep Alcee Hastings, D-Florida. Mo

11/07/09
RE: James McGovern

“If they have the votes, they have the votes,” shrugged Rep. Jim mcgovern, a Massachusetts Democrat. “If they don't they don't. Either way, it won't change ...

Source: TIME
11/07/09
House votes for ban on abortion subsidies

"I really do think this is one of those Franklin Delano Roosevelt moments," said Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), who opposed the Stupak amendment but voted for the ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
11/07/09
The Final Push

...still vote for the bill, even if Rep. Bart Stupak's amendment passes. “If they have the votes, they have the votes,” shrugged Rep. Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat. “If they don't they don't. Either way, it won't change my vote on final pass

Source: Time Magazine
11/06/09
RE: James McGovern

“I used to think that life was black or white, but the older I get the most gray it becomes,” liberal Rep. Jim mcgovern (D-Mass.) told the panelists. ...

Source: The Hill
11/05/09
House Adopts Know-Nothing Approach to Middle-East

... Arizona's Raul Grijalva, Californians Lynn Woolsey and Barbara Lee and Massachusetts' Jim McGovern, as well as Republicans Ron Paul of Texas, ...

Source: The Nation.
11/05/09
Delegated Legislation Committee - Scottish and Northern Ireland Banknote ...

Mr. Jim McGovern (Dundee, West) (Lab): I thank the Minister for giving way. If I may digress slightly, perhaps my hon. Friend the Member for Foyle and even ...

Source: DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
11/04/09
Gabriel: Kerry vote undermines law on immigration

I am very angry that senators like Kerry and representatives like Jim McGovern have put patriotic citizens like me in a position to be the heavies on the ...

Source: MetroWest Daily News
11/04/09
Congress Ends The Widow Penalty

Surviving spouses and their families owe a debt of gratitude to Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), ...

Source: ILW.com
11/04/09
Gabriel: Kerry vote undermines law on immigration

I am very angry that senators like Kerry and representatives like Jim McGovern have put patriotic citizens like me in a position to be the heavies on the ...

Source: Daily News Tribune
11/04/09
RE: James McGovern

In the House of Representatives, Hunger Caucus Co-chairmen Jim McGovern, Massachusetts Democrat, and Jo Ann Emerson, Montana Republican, have introduced the ...

Source: Washington Times
11/03/09
Congressman Donald Payne supporting the Roadmap to End Global Hunger

Representative Jim McGovern of Massachusetts introduced the Roadmap bill earlier this year. Here is a list of members of the House of Representatives ...

Source: Examiner.com
11/02/09
RE: James McGovern

Representative Jim McGovern, who wants Obama to set an exit strategy for Afghanistan, said that Karzai's re-election heightened his doubts. ...

Source: AFP
11/02/09
RE: James McGovern

Representative Jim McGovern, who wants Obama to set an exit strategy for Afghanistan, said that Karzai's re-election heightened his doubts. ...

Source: AFP
11/01/09
Congressman Leonard Boswell Supporting the Roadmap to End Global Hunger

...Global Hunger legislation (H.R. 2817). There are now 26 members of Congress co-sponsoring the bill, which was put forward by Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts earlier this year.  The Roadmap to End Global Hunger would create a White House office to co

11/01/09
Congressman Boswell supporting the Roadmap to End Global Hunger

There are now 26 members of Congress co-sponsoring the bill which was put forward by Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts earlier this year. ...

Source: Examiner.com
11/01/09
"Widow penalty" finally ends

They were fortunate to find support from Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) who ...

Source: Examiner.com
10/31/09
Congressman Leonard Boswell Supporting the Roadmap to End Global Hunger

There are now 26 members of Congress co-sponsoring the bill, which was put forward by Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts earlier this year. ...

Source: Blogcritics.org (blog)
10/30/09
Overweight Trucks Put All Drivers In Danger

...company routinely sent out overweight trucks, Team 5 Investigates reported. "Theyre putting people in danger," said Rep. Jim McGovern, (D) Massachusetts. Team 5 Investigates obtained a winters worth of P.A. Landers sand invoices that were submitted to M

10/30/09
RE: James McGovern

"At the end of the day, we've got to pass something," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). The House measure would pare $104 billion from projected budget ...

Source: Washington Post
10/30/09
RE: James McGovern

"At the end of the day, we've got to pass something," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.). The House measure would pare $104 billion from projected budget ...

Source: Washington Post
10/29/09
State Contractor Breaks Overweight Truck Law

"They're putting people in danger," said Rep. Jim McGovern, (D) Massachusetts. Team 5 Investigates obtained a winter's worth of PA Landers sand invoices ...

Source: Boston Channel.com
10/29/09
Education gets biggest boost from stimulus

US representatives Ed Markey, D-7th, and Jim McGovern, D-3rd, were among area congressmen hailing the state stimulus results this week. ...

Source: MetroWest Daily News
10/29/09
Oil Giant Is Gone, Legal and Environmental Mess Remains

US Congressman Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, who has visited Lago Agrio, said Friday, "As a congressman and an American citizen I feel ashamed. ...

Source: Common Dreams (press release)
10/29/09
Africa: Rick Leach's Testimony at 'A Call to Action on Food Security - The ...

Further it's important to acknowledge Congressman Jim McGovern and Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson for their tireless efforts over many years, ...

Source: AllAfrica.com
10/28/09
Susan Rice on Cuba vote: "Here we go again."

As did UN Dispatch fave, Representative Jim McGovern. Alas, the Cold War rages on in the Caribbean. Here we go again. I suppose old habits die hard. ...

Source: UN Dispatch
10/28/09
RE: James McGovern

“Today's announcement shows just how essential the Recovery Act has been to stabilizing our economy,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. ...

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

US Congressman Jim McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, who has visited Lago Agrio, said Friday, "As a congressman and an American citizen I feel ashamed. ...

Source: IPS
10/27/09
RE: James McGovern

Capuano has been endorsed by four other congressional members from Massachusetts: Barney Frank, Jim McGovern, John Tierney, and Stephen Lynch.

Source: Boston Globe
10/26/09
Campus Kitchen travels to DC for millionth meal

Jim McGovern, who deals with hunger policies, was also involved in the conference. He was able to secure government funding for a Campus Kitchen in ...

Source: Baylor University The Lariat Online

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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759

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