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August 22, 2008 Merrimac senior activities
16, noon, Cheryl Gresek of Congressman John Tierney's office will have office hours Sept. 22, Red Sox Day (wear your Sox shirt/hat, join us for lunch) Sept. ...
August 22, 2008 Some say they may stay with Clinton
Congressman John Tierney said the Clintons will have a huge role in the convention. "All indications I've heard so far is it's going to be a unified ...
August 21, 2008 Barbara Anderson: Sales tax holiday: So little time, so little savings
... a chat with 8th Essex state representative candidate Johnny Blaisdell, and met Richard Baker, who is running for Congress against Salem's John Tierney. ...
August 19, 2008 LETTER: Train horns decrease property values
John Kerry, Congressman John Tierney and Gov. Deval Patrick to ask them to appropriate funds for Ipswich railroad crossing improvements:
August 18, 2008 US hails close ally Musharraf`s support in war on terror
President Musharraf's resignation ushers in the next chapter in Pakistan's return to genuine constitutional democracy," Congressman John Tierney said. ...
August 16, 2008 Parker River Refuge celebrates with a day of dedication
Speakers and guests attending this event include George McCabe from Congressman John Tierney's office, Newburyport Mayor John Moak and representatives from ...
August 13, 2008 Crowd gathers to mourn fallen soldier
John Tierney added, ââIt was the least I could do for the young man.â Among the mourners outside paying tribute, Misty Frantz stood along the road in ...
August 12, 2008 Walter Reed’s VIP ward scrutinized
Disclosures of substandard housing for troops treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center are prompting Congress to investigate whether the Army is running a plush ward at the complex for VIPs at the expense of ordinary war casualties. House
Source: Military Times
August 12, 2008 COLUMN: The ant and the grasshopper
North Shore Elder Services is working closely with Congressman John Tierney as well as Mass Home Care, the state of association of home-care agencies, ...
August 12, 2008 Ho-hum primaries set for Sept. 16
Incumbent Congressman John Tierney, a Salem Democrat, has no opposition in September, but he'll face Republican Richard A. Baker of West Newbury, ...
August 12, 2008 My view: So all can dare to dream
Key provisions were authored by Congressman John Tierney, a longtime champion of the legislation. Expected to be the catalyst for real change, ...
August 10, 2008 Letter: A look at Kelly's comments on Tierney
It should surprise no one that Robert Kelly's review of US Rep. John Tierney's career ("A look at Tierney's record," Wednesday, Aug. ...
August 08, 2008 Gloucester goings on
The office of Congressman John Tierney, D-Salem, will hold a constituent service visit Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rose Baker Senior Center. ...
August 08, 2008 Tierney blames Senate, Bush for low ratings
By Staff reports Congressâ weak approval rating is because of Senate inaction, US Rep. John Tierney said this week. Congress has a 19 percent approval ...
August 08, 2008 US Rep. John Tierney pushes for ed funding partnership
US Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, touted recently passed legislation that will increase federal funding for student loans and grants, make states more ...
August 08, 2008 Tierney calls for more international cooperation on foreign policy
By Dan Mac Alpine US Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, called for stronger international cooperation among US allies and for strengthening the armies of ...
August 07, 2008 Clinton slams sex assault prevention efforts
Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., has called for an investigation into the Pentagon program that aims to prevent and respond to sexual assaults, expressing particular concern that such assaults may be on the rise and citing the failure of the defense
Source: Military Times
August 06, 2008 Soldier rape: Don’t ask (for help). Don’t tell (a soul).
Perhaps it is my personal experience of growing up in a family of veterans that grieved for the loss of a son in Vietnam that pushes me to believe that every war-time generation has secrets it does not wish to pass on to the next generation. I know
Source: Iowa Independent
August 06, 2008 Clinton slams sex assault prevention efforts
Dominguez was then dismissed from the hearing by Rep. John Tierney, D-Mass., the subcommittee chairman. Clinton said she was âdeeply disturbedâ by the GAOâs ...
August 05, 2008 John McCaslin: How Rude
Embattled Rep. William J. Jefferson, Louisiana Democrat, has been ambushed, literally, during an unscheduled taped interview with Jason Mattera of the Young America's Foundation (YAF). After applauding Mr. Jefferson's efforts on behalf of New Orleans
August 04, 2008 Gloucester goings on
The office of Congressman John Tierney, D-Salem, will hold a constituent service visit Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rose Baker Senior Center. ...
August 04, 2008 Column: In a tough economy, good news for students
By Congressman John Tierney When you can barely afford to pay for a gallon of gas or a gallon of milk, the prospect of college tuition and fees can be ...
August 03, 2008 State behind in spending on public colleges
Under the measure - sponsored by US Representative John Tierney, a Salem Democrat - states that do not maintain funding forfeit eligibility for some federal ...
August 01, 2008 House panel blasts DOD over response to sexual assault claims
Source: Stars and Stripes Mary Lauterbach testifies before Congress Thursday about her daughter Maria, a lance corporal who investigators say was murdered in December by a fellow Marine she had accused of raping her. By Leo Shane III, Stars and
Source: Democratic Underground
July 31, 2008 DoD official booted from sex assault hearing
The Pentagon’s No. 2 personnel and readiness official was admonished and dismissed from a House subcommittee hearing on sexual assault in the military Thursday after admitting that he had directed a key subordinate not to appear. “Mr. Dominguez, I
Source: Military Times
July 31, 2008 CNN - Attacker 'Still Comes After Me In My Dreams'
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A congresswoman said Thursday that her "jaw dropped" when military doctors told her that four in 10 women at a veterans hospital reported being sexually assaulted while in the military. Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach said she was
July 31, 2008 Waxman slams DOD for blocking sexual assault testimony
National Security and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) and Waxman grilled Dominguez about that decision. ...
July 31, 2008 Feds pull rail trail funds
Both US Senator John Kerryâs office and Congressman John Tierneyâs office have pledged to âtake action and restore funding.â Individuals such as Davis and ...
July 30, 2008 Federal funding denied for Border-to-Boston trail
John F. Kerry and Congressman John Tierney have been contacted and both have pledged to take action to restore the funding.
July 26, 2008 States must stop cutting funding for colleges
The maintenance of effort provision, which was advanced by Rep. George Miller of California, Rep. John Tierney of Massachusetts and supported by members of ...
