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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03/22/07
Colombia backs hostage-swap plan from US lawmakers

"I believe the way to reunite these families is through an exchange," Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, told Reuters. "If we can do that, ...

Source: Reuters AlertNet
03/22/07
Dems short of votes to set Iraq deadline via spending bill

The list has grown smaller in the last day or so -- anti-war Democrat James McGovern of Massachusetts, who had been on the fence, agreed to vote yes. ...

Source: The Hill
03/22/07
Colombia backs US lawmakers' hostage-swap proposal

"I believe the way to reunite these families is through an exchange," Rep. James McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, told Reuters. ...

Source: ABC News
03/22/07
House wrestles with war deadline

Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., is one of the first House members to seek a halt to the war funding, spurring a drawdown of troops within 30 days. ...

Source: Brattleboro Reformer, VT
03/20/07
Local opponents of Iraq war have their say at candlelight vigil

... had information about contacting Congress on hand, along with copies of a bill drawn by US Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, to bring US troops home. ...

Source: Attleboro Sun Chronicle, MA
03/14/07
State moving toward divestment from Sudan

James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, one of five members of Congress to be arrested last April outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington, DC, was the first ...

Source: Worcester Telegram, MA
03/14/07
Flying the Irish flag in Argentina

There is a proud and active Irish community in Argentina with as many as 500000 claiming Irish ancestry, writes James Laffey. JORGES McGovern’s voice failed ...

Source: Western People, Ireland
03/14/07
Bush leaves Latin America empty-handed

"The days of blank cheques are over," James McGovern, a Democrat congressman, said on a recent visit to Bogotá ahead of Bush's stopover. ...

Source: Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa
03/13/07
Questions about focus in Colombia

James McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat who visited this month, calls for shifting the emphasis in US aid from military to social development efforts. ...

Source: Newsday, NY
03/13/07
Smilin’ eyes

James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, walked the route with a drove of supporters. James O’Day, one of four candidates in the March 20 Democratic primary for the ...

Source: Worcester Telegram, MA
03/12/07
ROWING: Trautvetter emulates Twigg

Napier Girls' High School's under-15 coxed four of Abbie Green, Emily Findlay, Hollie McGovern, Louise Heath-Anderson and coxswain Lily Brownlie were sixth ...

Source: Hawke's Bay Today, New Zealand
03/12/07
Amid Scandal, Bush Visit Aimed at Shoring Up US Colombia Policy

James McGovern (D-Mass.), during a visit to slums in South Bogotá, lamented that no progress had been made to alleviate the plight of Colombia's poor and ...

Source: World Politics Watch
03/12/07
Bush touts Uribe's progress in drug war

James McGovern, D-Mass., said last week during a trip to Bogota. At the news conference Sunday, Uribe stood his ground. He said his administration has done ...

Source: CNN
03/12/07
Smilin’ eyes Worcester’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Parade draws ...

James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, walked the route with a drove of supporters. James O’Day, one of four candidates in the March 20 Democratic primary for the ...

Source: Worcester Telegram, MA
03/10/07
Union Organizing Can Be Deadly in Colombia

James McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat who visited Colombia last week. “Until those issues are addressed, I think there’s going to be some rough sledding ...

Source: People's Weekly World
03/10/07
Bklyn Irish American Parade - Marchers to step off at Prospect ...

The aides to the grand marshal include Bridie Gregory, Gaelic Sports/NY Young Irelands Camogie Club; Kevin McGovern, business, McGovern Florists; ...

Source: Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Courier, NY
03/10/07
Irish-American hit parade

The aides to the grand marshal include Bridie Gregory, Gaelic Sports/NY Young Irelands Camogie Club; Kevin McGovern, business, McGovern Florists; ...

Source: Rooklyn Heights Courier, NY
03/09/07
Glodis gears up for roast

James P. McGovern, Worcester Deputy School Superintendent Stephen E. Mills and restaurateur Brendan O’Connor. Mr. Wentworth, the breakfast organizer, ...

Source: Worcester Telegram, MA
03/09/07
Colombian president pleads for US aid

James McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its current ratio of 80 percent ...

Source: Centre Daily Times, PA
03/09/07
Colombian leader backs immunity for front companies

James McGovern said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its current ratio of 80 percent military versus 20 percent ...

Source: CNN International
03/09/07
Colombia's president backs immunity for front companies

James McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its current ratio of 80 percent ...

Source: CNN
03/09/07
Colombian president pleads for continued aid

James McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its current ratio of 80 percent ...

Source: Zee News
03/09/07
Taxing oil industry could rig it for failure in world markets

BY JAMES MCGOVERN. Although gasoline prices have retreated from last year's highs, the myth persists in some political circles that Big Oil is "gouging" the ...

Source: Asbury Park Press, NJ
03/09/07
Rally in Worcester supports immigrants caught in raid

James P. McGovern’s office to deliver a letter protesting immigration raids Tuesday at a factory in New Bedford. The noontime rally was meant to support the ...

Source: Worcester Telegram, MA
03/09/07
Irish-American hit parade

The aides to the grand marshal include Bridie Gregory, Gaelic Sports/NY Young Irelands Camogie Club; Kevin McGovern, business, McGovern Florists; ...

Source: Bay Ridge Courier, NY
03/09/07
Colombian leader backs immunity for front companies

James McGovern said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its current ratio of 80 percent military versus 20 percent ...

Source: Centre Daily Times
03/09/07
This Day in Music For March 9, 2007

1972 - James Taylor, Carole King and Barbra Streisand perform a benefit concert for Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern. ...

Source: Monsters and Critics.com, UK
03/08/07
Colombian President pleads for US aid

James McGovern (news, bio, voting record), a Democrat from Massachusetts, said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its ...

Source: Zee News, India
03/08/07
Colombian president pleads for US aid

Rep. James McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, said during a visit last week that he wants the US aid formula reversed from its current ratio of 80 ...

Source: San Jose Mercury News, CA
03/08/07
Obama's Nomination to Lose?

James O. Goldsborough has written on foreign affairs for four decades, both from the United States and abroad, where he worked as a foreign correspondent ...

Source: Voice of San Diego, CA

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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
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