Rep. John Olver

Democrat  •  1st District, Massachusetts  •  10th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 98%
  • Abstains: 3%

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05/20/09
Lawmakers flood House with pet highway projects

...$250,000 to help restore the pavement stars of the Walk of Fame in the Hollywood business district. Subcommittee chairman John Olver, D-Mass., said he expected to get several thousand requests from about 350 House members. The Web site disclosures are t

05/20/09
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, poised to expand, already is a popular ...

... plan that will be presented by town and community representatives at a July 1 meeting at Congressman John Olver's Center Street office in Pittsfield. ...

Source: Advocate Weekly
05/14/09
New England reps split on war funding

Stephen Lynch and John Olver supported the funding and William Delahunt did not vote. Both Maine representatives, Michael Michaud and Chellie Pingree, ...

Source: Boston Globe
05/11/09
RE: John Olver

Congressman John Olver attended the event, as well as some members of the Western Massachusetts Legislative Delegation.

Source: WWLP 22News
05/04/09
Lawmakers rank Pelosi the most-partisan Dem

Rep. John Olver (D-Mass.) said latourette is always calm and “seems to come up with some good ideas.” Some lawmakers who were mentioned as partisan players ...

Source: The Hill
05/04/09
Kathleen Merrigan to Speak at All Things Organic(TM) in June

... of the Texas Department of Agriculture and from 1982 to 1985, she worked for Congressman John Olver during his tenure in the Massachusetts State Senate. ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
05/04/09
Lawmakers rank Pelosi the most-partisan Dem

...the most-bipartisan list included Reps. Mica, Ron Paul (Texas), Jones, John McHugh (N.Y.) and Steven LaTourette (Ohio). Rep. John Olver (D-Mass.) said LaTourette is always calm and “seems to come up with some good ideas.” Some lawmakers who were me

Source: The Hill
05/01/09
Editor's notes: News from nowhere

Barney Frank, Edward Markey, William Delahunt, Richard Neal, John Olver, James McGovern, John Tierney, Michael Capuano, and Niki Tsongas, because several of ...

Source: Old Colony Memorial and Plymouth Bulletin
04/29/09
Editor's notes: News from nowhere

Barney Frank, Edward Markey, William Delahunt, Richard Neal, John Olver, James mcgovern, John Tierney, Michael Capuano, and Niki Tsongas, because several of ...

Source: Wicked Local Mattapoisett
04/28/09
RE: John Olver

John Olver (D-Mass.), and Jim McGovern, who was arrested in Monday's protest with Ellison. “We have been calling on the civilized world to stand up and to ...

Source: Minnesota Independent
04/27/09
RE: John Olver

In another media report, Congressman John Olver of Massachusetts was also arrested. Either way, all those reported as arrested are liberal Democrats. ...

Source: Bostonist
04/22/09
H&F calendar of events

County, supporters of single payer health insurance will hold a demonstration and show their support of Congressman John Olver who has been an early ...

Source: Advocate Weekly
04/22/09
News Notes

Deval Patrick and Congressman John Olver helped break ground on the new transit center in Greenfield. The $12.8 million Franklin Regional Transit Center ...

Source: The Boston - Bay State Banner
04/21/09
Town getting new parking lot

By Larissa Barlow The town bought the lot last year with the intention of turning it into a lot to help alleviate the parking crunch. ...

Source: Banff Crag & Canyon
04/20/09
Federal agencies cooperating?

...eye to whether they connect working class people to jobs or serve housing projects. But a truly "livable community," insists Rep. John Olver, D-Mass., reflects today's popular concept of "transit-oriented development" by linking "the transportation mobi

04/19/09
Peirce: The HUD-DOT collaboration

But a truly "livable community," insists Rep. John Olver, D-Mass., reflects today's popular concept of "transit-oriented development" by linking "the ...

Source: Denver Post
04/17/09
Cabinet secretaries collaborate on building livable communities

But a truly "livable community," insists Rep. John Olver, D-Mass., reflects today's popular concept of "transit-oriented development" by linking "the ...

Source: Seattle Times
04/17/09
Work starts on first Mass. "shovel ready" project

Deval Patrick and Congressman John Olver helped break ground on the new transit center in Greenfield. The $12.8 million Franklin Regional Transit Center ...

Source: WTEN
04/17/09
111th Congress Expresses Its “Vigorous Support” for Israel's Gaza ...

Lois Capps (D-CA) and John Olver (D-MA) led the sending of letters to then-President George W. Bush and new Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urging that ...

Source: Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
04/17/09
Cabinet secretaries collaborate on building livable communities

...whether they connect working class people to jobs or serve housing projects. But a truly "livable community," insists Rep. John Olver, D-Mass., reflects today's popular concept of "transit-oriented development" by linking "the transportation mobility of

04/16/09
Johnny would be proud of scout

... Mayor Mazzarella, US Senator John Kerry, US Congressman John Olver, Massachusetts State Representative Dennis Rosa, and Red Sox manager Terry Francona. ...

Source: Leominster Champion
04/16/09
84 Members of Congress, Led by Rep. Betty Sutton, Urge Policymakers to Rescind Controversial Medicare 'Competitive' Bidding Rule Before April 18 Deadline

...Michael Michaud (D) Maryland Rep. John Sarbanes (D) Massachusetts Rep. William Delahunt (D) Rep. Barney Frank (D) Rep. John Olver (D) Rep. John Tierney (D) Mississippi Rep. Travis Childers (D) Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R

Source: PR Newswire
04/15/09
Furniture Today

US Rep. John Olver, left, D-Mass., Gardner, Mass. Mayor Mark Hawke, state Sen. Steven Brewer and other local officials look at a prototype for Saloom’s new ...

Source: Furniture Today
04/14/09
Gwinnett Net Daily

$150000 by House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee member John Olver (D-Mass.) for the Ashley Barn in historic Deerfield, Mass. $100000 by House Interior ...

Source: Gwinnett Net Daily
04/09/09
Idaho Junior Steelheads to form a Junior 'A' team

The new team will be led by former Idaho Steelheads coach John Olver. The WSHL is a developmental league for players ages 16 through 20 who are aspiring to ...

Source: IdahoStatesman.com
04/04/09
Olver pays $97G in bonuses

By Matt Murphy, Eagle Boston Bureau BOSTON — US Rep. John Olver doled out over to $97000 in bonuses to 18 congressional staffers last year at a time when ...

Source: Berkshire Eagle
04/01/09
RE: John Olver

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound forward played two seasons under former Steelheads coach John Olver, who was an assistant coach at the college from 2005 through ...

Source: IdahoStatesman.com
04/01/09
Boston Globe

By Alan Wirzbicki WASHINGTON - US Representative Michael E. Capuano, Democrat of Somerville, received more than $60000 in campaign contributions from donors ...

Source: Boston Globe
04/01/09
Business briefs: BNSF's Rose addresses passenger rail issues in ...

Here are some excerpts from his prepared testimony before the subcommittee, headed by Rep. John Olver, D-Mass. "It is possible to increase speeds from 79 ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
03/26/09
Mass. Governor Patrick Outlines $764 Million Economic Recovery ...

Congressman John Olver said, “Shoring up our health care system is a responsible and proper use of stimulus funds. This extra infusion of capital will help ...

Source: All American Patriots (press release)

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