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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09/21/09
More US troops to Afghanistan? Obama's caught in a vise

"It would be a major mistake to increase troop levels - we're getting sucked into something we'll never be able to get out of," said Rep. Jim mcgovern ...

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune
09/21/09
RE: James McGovern

Congressman Jones: When we debated the armed services bill, which is the authorization bill for next year's plans for the military, [Rep.] Jim McGovern and ...

Source: Antiwar.com
09/21/09
More US troops to Afghanistan? Obama's caught in a vise

"It would be a major mistake to increase troop levels - we're getting sucked into something we'll never be able to get out of," said Rep. Jim McGovern ...

Source: Bellingham Herald
09/21/09
RE: James McGovern

On hand at the event were Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), Worcester City Manager Michael O'Brien, Worcester Mayor Konstantina Lukes and MCPHS President ...

Source: Business Wire (press release)
09/20/09
Why Can't We Do Something to End Hunger? We Can.

Rep. Jim McGovern, who has co-sponsored the bill, says," We are trying to put global hunger on the top of the administration's agenda. ...

Source: History News Network
09/20/09
Promises, promises

... Airlines and Verizon Wireless, appeared as hosts on a fundraising invitation for Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., vice chairman of the House Rules Committee. ...

Source: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
09/20/09
RE: James McGovern

Rep. Jim McGovern, who has co-sponsored the bill, says," We are trying to put global hunger on the top of the administration's agenda. ...

Source: History News Network
09/19/09
RE: James McGovern

Jim McGovern (MA) and Jo Ann Emerson (MO). The bill, HR 2817, is known as the Roadmap to End Global Hunger. The legislation would establish a global hunger ...

Source: American Chronicle
09/18/09
A Shifting Debate on Afghanistan

No longer is Congressman Jim McGovern's bill with over 100 cosponsors demanding an exit strategy from the only game in town. Nor are Senators Russ Feingold ...

Source: The Nation.
09/18/09
A Shifting Debate on Afghanistan

...in Afghanistan. There is a particular need to get a bill moving in the Senate that calls for an exit strategy similar to Rep. McGovern's legislation in the House--ask your Senator to offer one. Also, check out The Nation and Brave New Films October 2 sc

Source: The Nation
09/18/09
Heather Hanson of Mercy Corps talks about the Roadmap to End ...

Rep Jim McGovern said, "We have the resources to end hunger in our lifetime - what we need is the political will to make it happen. ...

Source: Mercy Corps (press release)
09/17/09
Heather Hanson of Mercy Corps talks about the Roadmap to End ...

Rep Jim McGovern said, "We have the resources to end hunger in our lifetime - what we need is the political will to make it happen. ...

Source: Examiner.com
09/17/09
RE: James McGovern

... Airlines and Verizon Wireless, appeared as hosts on a fundraising invitation for Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., vice chairman of the House Rules Committee. ...

Source: The Associated Press
09/17/09
Celtics Co-Owner To Launch Campaign For Kenendy's Senate Seat Thursday

Mike Capuano (D-MA) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) are still on the shortlist of potential candidates. In addition, Alan Khazei, founder of an AmeriCorps ...

Source: AHN
09/17/09
Celtics Co-Owner To Launch Campaign For Kenendy's Senate Seat Thursday

Mike Capuano (D-MA) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) are still on the shortlist of potential candidates. In addition, Alan Khazei, founder of an AmeriCorps ...

Source: Gant Daily
09/16/09
Afghanistan and the wages of empire

All of our US House members need to join Tammy Baldwin, Gwen Moore and Steve Kagen in co-sponsoring Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern's resolution to ...

Source: Capital Times
09/16/09
RE: James McGovern

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., is preparing to send a bipartisan letter to President ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
09/16/09
RE: James McGovern

Rep. Jim mcgovern, D-Mass., is preparing to send a bipartisan letter to President ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
09/16/09
Letter to Obama: Freeze Afghanistan Force

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., is preparing to send a bipartisan letter to President ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
09/15/09
Sanders' call for Afghanistan exit strategy draws cheers

While almost 100 members of the House (including many conservative Republicans) have signed on to Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern's call for the ...

Source: Capital Times
09/15/09
RE: James McGovern

Lord Provost John Letford was joined by MPs Stewart Hosie and Jim McGovern, MSP Joe Fitzpatrick, Leader of the Administration Ken Guild, Dundee City Council ...

Source: Evening Telegraph
09/15/09
Tisei won't seek Kennedy's seat; may face Stoneham attorney in ...

Published reports indicate that the following Democrats may become official candidates for the Senate seat: US Representatives Mike Capuano and Jim McGovern ...

Source: Stoneham Sun
09/15/09
Editorial: Bay State still has clout

Rep. Jim mcgovern, D-Worcester, and Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, hold senior positions on the committees where the nuts-and-bolts work of the House ...

Source: MetroWest Daily News
09/15/09
Rep. Lynch Decides Against Running For Kennedy's Senate Seat

Mike Capuano (D-MA) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) are still on the shortlist of potential candidates, so is Boston Celtics managing partner Stephen Pagliuca. ...

Source: AHN
09/15/09
Editorial: Bay State still has clout

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, and Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, hold senior positions on the committees where the nuts-and-bolts work of the House ...

Source: Daily News Tribune
09/15/09
RE: James McGovern

Lord Provost John Letford was joined by MPs Stewart Hosie and Jim McGovern, MSP Joe Fitzpatrick, Leader of the Administration Ken Guild, Dundee City Council ...

Source: Evening Telegraph
09/15/09
RE: James McGovern

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, and Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, hold senior positions on the committees where the nuts-and-bolts work of the House ...

Source: MetroWest Daily News
09/14/09
Sanders Calls for National Dialogue on Afghanistan Exit Strategy

While almost 100 members of the House (including many conservative Republicans) have signed on to Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern's call for the ...

Source: The Nation.
09/13/09
Sanders Worries 'That Afghanistan Will Be Another Vietnam'

While almost 100 members of the House (including many conservative Republicans) have signed on to Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern's call for the ...

Source: The Nation.
09/12/09
RE: James McGovern

A few months ago, Speaker Nancy Pelosi was reluctant to support hearings or a vote on an exit strategy resolution authored by Rep. Jim mcgovern, D-Mass., ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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Phone: 202-225-6101
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