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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11/14/09
House Democratic Leaders Mum on Af...

CPC Members have largely backed policies in three bills filed by fellow liberal lawmakers: Rep. Jim mcgovern's (D-Mass.) proposal to cre...

Source: Roll Call (subscription)
11/13/09
Fordham Delegation in El Salvador ...

It is sponsoring two of the UCA events – a reception in honor of Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Ma.) and a breakfast for all US delegations...

Source: Fordham University
11/12/09
Now batting for the New York Yanke...

Congressman Jim McGovern of Worcester had the good sense to abstain. But not John "Big Apple" Tierney — and, to be fair here, most of th...

Source: The Salem News
11/10/09
Secretary Vilsack Joins Massachuse...

Vilsack was joined by Congressman Jim McGovern and Governor Deval Patrick as part of his efforts to draw attention to the issues of food...

Source: 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
11/09/09
RE: Jim McGovern

"Getting the best possible bill that doesn't pass isn't legislation," said Rep. Jim mcgovern (D., Mass.). A "yes" vote was in favor of t...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
11/09/09
RE: Jim McGovern

"Getting the best possible bill that doesn't pass isn't legislation," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D., Mass.). A "yes" vote was in favor of t...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
11/09/09
Take realistic view of health care...

I would like to thank our US representatives Jim McGovern and Barney Frank for their historic support of the Affordable Health Care for ...

Source: Attleboro Sun Chronicle
11/09/09
RE: Jim McGovern

"Getting the best possible bill that doesn't pass isn't legislation," said Rep. Jim mcgovern (D., Mass.). A "yes" vote was in favor of t...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
11/09/09
RE: Jim McGovern

"Getting the best possible bill that doesn't pass isn't legislation," said Rep. Jim mcgovern (D., Mass.). A "yes" vote was in favor of t...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
11/09/09
Health care reform faces new hurdl...

...that probably will be required among Senate Democrats as well. "Getting the best possible bill that doesn't pass isn't legislation," s...

Source: Denver Post

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11/19/09
Dem lawmakers introduce Afghan war...

A trio of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation that would impose a surtax to pay for the war in Afghanistan. Appropria...

Source: News
11/19/09
A True Bipartisan Effort To End Th...

... People Should Demand More Than Fighting The "Resource Wars" For Oil Giants! Rep Kaptur November 18, 2009; Presstv reports : IAEA appr...

11/19/09
Stephen Colbert Pushes Mongo | Lon...

Obviously inside by Tony “Ride” Hawk, Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert recently went skateboarding with Congress woman Jackie Speier, Rep...

11/19/09
Colbert Skateboards with Californi...

... segment with Congress Representative Jackie Speier of California 12th, the two decided to make a YouTube Video of the pair skating do...

11/18/09
Still No Justice for Priests in No...

Meanwhile in the U.S., last month Congress passed a joint resolution, authored by Representative Jim McGovern (D-Mass) honoring the Jesui...

11/18/09
Video: Stephen Colbert Skateboards...

They talked about a number of issues, including gay marriage (which Representative Speier supports) and why 14 year olds should be allowe...

11/18/09
Wormtown Taxi: Jim "Skateboard" Mc...

This is a screen grab of a Comedy Central video clip that Brendan Melican embedded on his blog today. And, yes, that really is my represe...

11/18/09
Congressman McGovern skates the Ca...

Just in time for the release of Tony Hawk Ride, on last nights Colbert Report Congressman Jim McGovern hopped on a skateboard with Colber...

11/18/09
Colbert Skateboards With Congress ...

Representatives Jim McGovern and Patrick Kennedy also got in on the action. Fortunately, Stephen didn't break his neck while attempting h...

11/18/09
World News Australia - Obama wraps...

The US president -- accompanied by his secretaries of state, commerce, energy and the country's trade representative -- had been expected...

Official website: http://www.house.gov/mcgovern
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438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759

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