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https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1091 Tsongas Reacts to Obama's Statement Ordering Review of Military's Response to Sexual Assault 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy Congresswoman Niki Tsongas released the following statement reacting to President Barack Obama’s announcement that he is giving military leaders one year to report on their progress in responding to the crime of military sexual assault.  The President has asked Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to report back to him by Dec. 1, 2014.  Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense. The House of Representatives approved the legislation last week, which will now head to the President’s desk for his signature. The bill contains numerous provisions coauthored by Massachusetts Third District Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, including historic changes to combat sexual assault in the military. These changes are the result of bipartisan, bicameral efforts by Congresswoman Tsongas (D-MA), Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO), and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). Tsongas is the only Massachusetts member of the House Armed Services Committee, serving as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee for Oversight and Investigations. She is also the co-chair of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, along with Rep. Turner. Statement released by Congresswoman Niki Tsongas: “I appreciate President Obama's leadership to address this deeply disturbing crisis and eradicate this crime from the ranks of our armed services.  I also agree with the President that if substantial progress is not made, we must consider whatever it takes to protect those serving on our behalf.  It will take continued cooperation and a forceful and comprehensive effort on the part of Congress, the White House and every branch of the military – from the top, down – to eliminate these horrific crimes.  “The provisions included in the FY14 NDAA that was approved by the United States Senate last night offer considerable momentum toward cha… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=306 Senator Warren Applauds Nomination of Judge Leo T. Sorokin to U.S. District Court [press_release] 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy BOSTON - President Obama has announced that he has nominated Chief Magistrate Judge Leo T. Sorokin to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Sorokin was recommended to Senator Elizabeth Warren as a top candidate to fill a federal judicial vacancy in Boston by the Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Judicial Nominations. "I was very pleased to recommend Chief Magistrate Judge Leo T. Sorokin to the President for nomination to a District Court vacancy in Boston," Warren said. "His years of experience as a Magistrate Judge with the U.S. District Court and his long service as a public defender will improve the professional diversity of our courts. He is highly qualified to serve on the federal bench, and will be an outstanding District Court judge." Sorokin has served for more than eight years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Massachusetts, and is currently the Chief Magistrate Judge for the District of Massachusetts. He has previously worked as a public defender and as a public and private attorney.  Earlier this year, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced the appointment of an Advisory Committee on Massachusetts judicial nominations to solicit, interview, and comment on applications for federal District Court vacancies in Springfield and Boston. The Committee is comprised of distinguished members of the Massachusetts legal community, including prominent academics and litigators, and is chaired by former District Court Judge Nancy Gertner. The Committee reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and recommended Judge Sorokin to fill a vacancy on the District Court in Boston.  ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=307 Senator Warren and Senator Markey Re-Convene the Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Judicial Nominations to Consider Boston Vacancies [press_release] 2013-12-20 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey today announced that the Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Judicial Nominations will re-convene to consider applications for federal judicial vacancies in Boston, Massachusetts. Candidates interested in applying for a U.S. District Court nomination must submit their applications to the Advisory Committee by Friday, January 31st. Earlier this year, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced the appointment of the Advisory Committee to solicit, interview, and comment on applications for federal District Court vacancies. The Advisory Committee is comprised of distinguished members of the Massachusetts legal community, including prominent academics and litigators, and is chaired by former District Court Judge Nancy Gertner. Applications for Boston vacancies are reviewed by Massachusetts attorneys Pamela Berman, Jack Corrigan, Marianne LeBlanc, Willard P. Ogburn, and Walter Prince. In addition to these individuals, and Judge Gertner, Dean Camille Nelson of Suffolk University Law School, Professor Mary Sarah Bilder of Boston College Law School, Professor Andrew Kaufman of Harvard Law School, and attorney Mike Mone representing the Massachusetts Bar Association will review all applications. Interested candidates may access an application here, and questions may be directed to Judge Gertner at GertnerCommittee@gmail.com. Applications must be completed and received by January 31st, 2014. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://capuano.house.gov/news/2013/st121913.shtml Sudan and South Sudan Caucus Statement on Escalating Violence 2013-12-19 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Michael Capuano C001037 capuano.house.gov     legacy Home > News and Multimedia > Press Items [Arrange by Date | Arrange by Topic] Print Version in New Window 11,853 subscribers Print Version-Sudan and South Sudan Caucus Statement on Escalating Violence STATEMENT Sudan and South Sudan Caucus Statement on Escalating Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Frank Wolf (R-VA), Michael Capuano (D-MA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the House Sudan and South Sudan Caucus, released the following statement about the recent violence in South Sudan: Caucus Co-Chairs: “As the co-chairs of the Sudan and South Sudan Caucus, we urge all leaders in South Sudan to show restraint and put an immediate end to the tragic violence in Juba and elsewhere in the country. We are deeply concerned about the violence and killings that have spread across Juba over the past few days, as well as the internal displacement caused by the unrest. We call upon President Kiir and his government to allow unfettered distribution of vital humanitarian assistance. We urge all who have resorted to force to rededicate themselves to the democratic ideals which South Sudan has long strived toward, including the freedoms of assembly and association, as well as respect for other basic human rights.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/kennedy-peters-push-epa-on-regulatory-costs-for-local-communities KENNEDY, PETERS PUSH EPA ON REGULATORY COSTS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES 2013-12-18 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Price Tag of Compliance in Massachusetts and California Reaching Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-MA) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) sent a letter today to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy asking for details regarding the agency’s plan to help local municipalities afford the cost of compliance with environmental regulations. The letter follows up on an exchange between Congressman Kennedy and Administrator McCarthy at a hearing before the House Science, Space & Technology Committee in November. During the hearing, the Congressman pointed to examples in his district of communities that want to comply with environmental standards but do not have the funds necessary to afford the required upgrades. “To date the EPA has made tremendous progress in attacking lingering pollution and contamination issues in local municipalities that, left unchecked, would have dire long-term health and safety consequences, not to mention financial ones. Policies surrounding the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act are vitally important, and our districts and communities are working hard to comply with them. In conversations with local leaders and community members back home, it is clear our cities and towns understand how essential these policies are and want to comply with them,” wrote Congressmen Kennedy and Peters. They continued: “Unfortunately, compliance often comes at a significant cost, which municipalities across the country are struggling to address as they navigate a sluggish economy and significant loss of state and federal dollars.”   According to the letter, the Town of Milford, Massachusetts is facing $100,000 per year in additional spending to meet new regulations for stormwater management. Milford has also been included in a new pilot program to reduce phosphorous runoff in the Charles River, but the price tag on that is nearly $111 million up front, and 55 percent would be borne by the town and the rest by local businesses. The surround… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=303 Senators Warren, Crapo, Wyden Urge DOE to Study Cost Savings of Energy Efficiency Technology [press_release] 2013-12-17 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources, today sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the agency to study the cost-savings of energy efficiency technologies in an effort to increase public and private use of these technologies. Senators Warren and Crapo previously introduced an amendment calling for the DOE to conduct this study during the Senate’s consideration of S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.     “Growing numbers of manufacturers and building owners realize that when they invest in operational energy efficiency tools, they can do something good not only for the environment but also for the bottom line,” the senators wrote in the letter. “Operational energy efficiency tools help protect the environment, save companies’ and taxpayer money and create new jobs.”   The senators urged the DOE to begin this study while S. 1392 awaits further action in the Senate.   The senators noted that a DOE study could “significantly advance the adoption of operational energy efficiency tools, and give industry the analysis it needs to embrace these technologies and services that reduce energy costs and benefit the environment.”   Full text of the lawmakers’ letter to DOE is available here.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=305 Senator Warren Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Employers from Requiring Credit Report Disclosure [press_release] 2013-12-17 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Fact Sheet is Available Here Text of the Legislation is Available Here Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today introduced the Equal Employment for All Act with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.). The legislation would prohibit employers from requiring potential employees to disclose their credit history as part of the job application process. It was previously thought that credit history may provide insight into an individual's character, but research has shown that an individual's credit rating has little to no correlation with his or her ability to be successful in the workplace.  "A bad credit rating is far more often the result of unexpected medical costs, unemployment, economic downturns, or other bad breaks than it is a reflection on an individual's character or abilities," Senator Warren said.  "Families have not fully recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, and too many Americans are still searching for jobs. This is about basic fairness -- let people compete on the merits, not on whether they already have enough money to pay all their bills." A study from the Federal Trade Commission earlier this year suggested that errors in credit reports are common and, in many cases, have been difficult to correct.  "It makes no sense to make it harder for people to get jobs because of a system of credit reporting that has no correlation with job performance and that can be riddled with inaccuracies," Warren said. The Equal Employment for All Act has been endorsed by more than 40 organizations, including 9to5, AFGE Women's and Fair Practices Departments, American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA), American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Relations (AFL-CIO), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Americans for Financial Reform, Asian American J… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=304 Senator Warren Honors Mayor Menino in Floor Speech [press_release] 2013-12-16 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Video of Senator Warren’s Remarks Available Here   Full Text of the Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Available Here   WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks on the floor of the United States Senate today, Senator Elizabeth Warren thanked Boston Mayor Thomas Menino for his 20 years of tireless service to the people of Boston.   “For twenty years, Mayor Menino has made Boston into a city that all eyes can see is a model for the country and for the world,” said Senator Warren. “And he has succeeded because he knew all along that our fortunes depend on our work together – as one people, as one community, as one Boston.   “On behalf of a grateful people, Mayor Tom Menino, we thank you for your hard work, for your service, and most of all, for your dedication to making Boston a better place.”   Video of Senator Warren’s remarks is available here, and the full text of her remarks as prepared for delivery is available here.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1089 House passes defense bill including numerous Tsongas provisions 2013-12-13 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC– December 12, 2013 – Today the House of Representatives approved the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense. The bill contains numerous provisions authored by Massachusetts Third District Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, including significant language to support the mission of local military facilities and historic changes to combat sexual assault in the military. She also authored important provisions that would further the research on lightweight body armor.  The Senate is expected to consider the FY2014 NDAA next week. Tsongas is the only Massachusetts member of the House Armed Services Committee, serving as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee for Oversight and Investigations. She is also the co-chair of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, along with Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio). Congresswoman Tsongas released the following statement: “Congress has come together every year for half a century to pass the NDAA and support our men and women in uniform. With numerous critical provisions and protections included in this legislation, this year cannot be any different. “At its core, the FY14 NDAA takes significant steps to protect and support American servicemembers, American businesses and America’s national security. I worked across the aisle to author numerous sections of this bill that will ultimately give the men and women of our armed forces state-of-the-art resources for their increased safety and success, as well as support the innovative businesses and military bases, many right here in Massachusetts, that develop them. “In Massachusetts we bring together a unique combination of military, academic, industrial and business resources to form a leading defense innovation hub - this remarkable synergy positions our communities for economic growth and strongly supports the brave men and women of the United States military. Supporting the continued growth and preservation… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221005018/http://keating.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=251:flood-map-delay-needed-ma-delegation-challenges-fema-s-methodology&catid=14&Itemid=13 Flood Map Delay Needed: MA Delegation Challenges FEMA's Methodology 2013-12-13 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Bill Keating K000375 web.archive.org     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 13, 2013 FLOOD MAP DELAY NEEDED: MA DELEGATION CHALLENGES FEMAS METHODOLOGY Washington, DC Today, members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation, led by Congressman Bill Keating, sent a letter to Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a delay in the implementation of the Commonwealths new flood maps until they are amended to appropriately reflect the geographic region. Residents up and down the coast of Massachusetts have seen marked increases in their rates and many residents formerly not mapped into a flood zone have since been included. In response, Congressman Keating, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, requested an independent review of the maps by a scientist and engineer affiliated with UMass Dartmouths School of Marine Science and Technology and Applied Coastal Research and Engineering, respectively. The review was conducted by Dr. Brian Howes and Mr. John Ramsey and specifically used the Town of Marshfield as a test case. Their findings, detailed in a White Paper, indicated that FEMA applied an inappropriate methodology for our region when establishing the new flood zone maps. The methodology employed used the Pacific Coast model, which does not truly reflect flooding found on the Atlantic Coastline in New England. Flooding on the Pacific Coastline originates from the continuous nature of the waves. On the other hand, flooding on the Atlantic Coast is most often the result of storms and surges. Many residents and businesses are facing thousands of dollars in flood insurance premiums when the Commonwealths new maps are not even tailored to our area, said Congressman Keating. While my colleagues and I have been addressing the issue of affordability for months, this is the first time we have scientific evidence that the entire state is being subjected to maps designed for the opposite coast. The only thing to do is delay implementation. FEMA needs to reevaluate our maps in light of … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-bipartisan-budget-deal CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN BUDGET DEAL 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy released the following statement tonight after voting in favor of the bipartisan budget deal.   "Tonight's budget agreement is far from perfect. Congress must act immediately to do what this bill failed to – extend unemployment insurance for the hundreds of thousands of out-of-work Americans trying to keep their families afloat this holiday season. But in a time when political brinkmanship has cost our economy dearly, this bill is a small step towards a more thoughtful, bipartisan debate."   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 12, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-testifies-on-bipartisan-manufacturing-bill CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY TESTIFIES ON BIPARTISAN MANUFACTURING BILL 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy testified today before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space & Technology in support of the bipartisan Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 (RAMI), a bill he introduced earlier this year with Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY). RAMI would create a network of regional manufacturing institutes to power economic growth, job creation and innovation across the country.   To date, the legislation has secured support from key manufacturing industry groups as well as House members on both sides of the aisle.   “Across the country, innovation industries are transforming the American economy and giving our once-fading manufacturing industry new legs in industries like advanced manufacturing, life sciences, information technology and defense,” said Congressman Kennedy in his testimony. “The Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act focuses on building – as MIT puts it – ‘industrial ecosystems’ that bring together businesses, educators, and innovators under one roof to pursue manufacturing processes relevant to the local economy.”   RAMI would direct the Secretary of Commerce to support the establishment of Centers for Manufacturing Innovation across the country dedicated to improving U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, increasing domestic production and accelerating the development of an advanced manufacturing workforce. Each center will be a public-private partnership between industry, academia, and other relevant entities.  They will be required to focus on a specific and unique manufacturing process, technology, or methodology. The network would be funded by a one-time, $600 million investment in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It would require support from non-government resources and would prohibit federal financial assistance for any center beyond a seven-year period. Proposals will be selected for participation and funding through a competitive, merit review process run by the Sec… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=357:congressman-richard-neal-speaks-on-the-bipartisan-budget-act&catid=7:speeches-remarks-a-op-eds&Itemid=8 Congressman Richard Neal Speaks on the Bipartisan Budget Act 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=357:congressman-richard-neal-speaks-on-the-bipartisan-budget-actcatid=7:speeches-remarks-a-op-edsItemid=8 Congressman Richard Neal Speaks on the Bipartisan Budget Act 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1090 Tsongas, Turner provisions mark historic changes to combat military sexual assault 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy *** JOINT PRESS RELEASE *** Contact: Michael Hartigan (Tsongas) – 202-225-3411 Preston Grisham (Turner) – 202-225-6465 WASHINGTON, DC– December 12, 2013 – Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense. The FY2014 NDAA contains numerous provisions authored by Representative Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) that combat sexual assault in the military. The series of provisions reform a portion of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and dramatically increase and extend the services and protections provided to sexual assault survivors. The provisions originated in the BE SAFE Act and Coast Guard STRONG Act, legislation written by Rep. Tsongas and Rep. Turner. “Our changes offer considerable momentum toward changing the deep-rooted and flawed culture that has allowed these crimes to pervade our armed forces for far too long,” said Representative Tsongas. “The NDAA takes significant steps towards combating military sexual assault, making historic changes to commander authority by removing the ability to overturn a jury verdict. It mandates a dishonorable discharge for those convicted of sexual assault and ensures that every victim of military sexual assault gets an attorney. This NDAA is necessary to support survivors and ensure the Pentagon continues important sexual assault prevention measures, such as the successful Special Victims Counsel program. I want to thank Chairman McKeon and Ranking Member Smith for their commitment to getting an NDAA done; and Rep. Turner for his partnership and dedication on behalf of our servicemembers. Our work is not done. This is a multifaceted challenge and we will continue to pursue meaningful and substantial reform aimed at eradicating sexual assault in the military." “This year’s NDAA reflects a substantial bipartisan effort to address the pervasive issue of sexual assault within our military. The legislative initiat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=300 Senator Warren Renews Call for Delay in Flood Maps Implementation [press_release] 2013-12-12 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Video of Senator Warren's Remarks is Available Here Senator Warren's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Are Available Here  WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke on the Senate floor on Wednesday to renew her call for a delay in the implementation of new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps, and to urge her colleagues to immediately take up, debate, and vote to pass the Homeowner Flood Affordability Act.  Many homeowners in Massachusetts and across the country are facing unexpected and unaffordable rate hikes as a result of the new maps. "Families purchase flood insurance to prevent the loss of their homes," said Senator Warren. "But now many families fear that the price of flood insurance could be just as devastating as any storm...Congress changed the national flood program to move toward a more market-based system that more accurately reflects the true costs and risks of flood damage. This is a well-intentioned bill, but unfortunately homeowners are being blindsided by high rate increases and new flood zone maps." "The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act that I have proudly cosponsored will provide relief to homeowners who built their homes to code and were later remapped into a higher risk area... Homeowners are facing flood insurance premium increases that can cost $500, $1,000, even more per month. Most hardworking families and seniors don't have that kind of extra money on hand to spend on flood insurance premiums they never knew they were going to need... I'm pleased to join colleagues on both sides of the aisle in this call for commonsense delay which will give FEMA time to get this right." The Homeowner Flood Affordability Act will protect millions of homeowners from facing huge flood insurance premium rate hikes and require FEMA to complete an affordability study and propose real solutions to address affordability issues before any flood insurance premiums can be raised in the future. The bill includes a provision to compensate homeowners who successfully a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-announces-final-2013-office-hours-for-fall-river-and CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY ANNOUNCES FINAL 2013 OFFICE HOURS FOR FALL RIVER AND TAUNTON 2013-12-11 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy today announced the December schedule for his staff’s office hours in Fall River and Taunton. During office hours, one of the Congressman’s caseworkers will be available to speak with constituents. These are the last office hours Congressman Kennedy’s staff will hold in Taunton and Fall River during 2013.   For the month of December, Congressman Kennedy’s Fall River satellite office will be open from 10:30AM to 12:30PM on December 12 and 19. The satellite office is located in Room 318 at Fall River City Hall.   Taunton office hours will be held on December 17 from 11:30AM-1:00PM at the Department of Human Services/Taunton Council on Aging (30 Olney Street).   “Office hours in Fall River and Taunton have been a critical part of our constituent outreach this year,” said Congressman Kennedy. “By holding regular office hours in both cities we hope to provide Fall River, Taunton, and the surrounding communities with consistent access to the resources our office can provide.”   Congressman Kennedy’s local office hours are open to constituents across the 4th District. No appointment is necessary. For questions or additional information please call (617) 332-3333 or visit the Congressman’s website at https://kennedy.house.gov/.     # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 11, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-urges-ssa-to-expedite-former-nuclear-employee-claims CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY URGES SSA TO EXPEDITE FORMER NUCLEAR EMPLOYEE CLAIMS 2013-12-11 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Continuing his efforts to help former employees of Attleboro-based Texas Instruments (TI) access critical health benefits, Congressman Joe Kennedy today wrote to the Social Security Administration (SSA) urging them to expedite the verification of employment records for former nuclear workers. Currently, claimants who worked at Texas Instruments have experienced difficulty completing their applications for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP) by the Department of Labor’s 60-day deadline while they wait for SSA to locate their employment records.   “America’s former nuclear workers put their health at risk in service to their nation,” wrote Congressman Kennedy. “Today, we must repay their service by providing the benefits they have earned in a timely manner. Therefore, I respectfully request that the Social Security Administration develop an expedited process for locating employment history documentation for individuals applying to the EEOICP.”   At the beginning of this year, local news reports shed light on the alarmingly high rate of cancer amongst former employees of TI’s Attleboro plant, which took part in the country’s mid-century nuclear development. The reports highlighted the fact that not enough outreach had been done to ensure those impacted recognize that they may be eligible for benefits. In response to those reports, Congressman Kennedy questioned TI CEO Richard Templeton about their outreach efforts at a hearing for the House Committee on Science and Technology in February in Washington, DC. Since then, the Congressman has held a town hall on the issue attended by workers and their families, and worked with Texas Instruments, Department of Labor, and the Department of Energy to ensure outreach efforts are improved.   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 11, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                         … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-representative-elect-katherine-clark CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT KATHERINE CLARK 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy released the following statement tonight after Katherine Clark was declared the winner of the special election for the 5th Congressional District of Massachusetts.   “As our country confronts pressing issues such as immigration reform, minimum wage, and gaps in public education, Representative-elect Katherine Clark will be a strong voice for the 5th District of Massachusetts in Washington and a welcome addition to our Congressional Delegation. Throughout her entire career of public service in our Commonwealth, she has worked diligently to listen to each of her constituents and address their needs and concerns. Congratulations to Representative-elect Clark, her family, and all of those who helped make her election possible.”   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 10, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/senator-gillibrand-congressman-kennedy-introduce-new-legislation-to-promote SENATOR GILLIBRAND, CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE STEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN, MINORITIES AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Bill Would Provide Grants For STEM Educational Opportunities In The Classroom And Through Hands-On Experiences   Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-MA) today introduced new legislation to encourage women, minorities and economically disadvantaged students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The STEM Gateways Act would provide grants for classroom learning, career preparation, mentoring, internships, informal learning and other appropriate educational activities.   “New York is home to the greatest colleges and universities, and the world’s most innovative minds,” said Senator Gillibrand. “But if we’re going to compete and win in the global economy, we must prepare our students with the education they need for the jobs of the future. That starts with getting more talented young women, minorities, and students in high-need communities into the STEM pipeline. We are relying on our children today to be the innovators of tomorrow. It’s our job to make sure they are prepared.”   “For too long our national STEM efforts have failed to effectively reach critical segments of the US population,” said Rep. Kennedy. “By underinvesting in educational opportunities for populations historically underrepresented in STEM fields, we aren’t just doing those individuals a disservice – we are leaving a tremendous amount of economic potential on the table. The STEM Gateways Act will help us close pervasive opportunity gaps and support the diverse and dynamic workforce that leadership in a global innovation economy requires.”   “As a former educator who represents Silicon Valley, I know firsthand that the STEM Gateways Act is a step in the right direction to ensure that each and every child receives an excellent education,” said Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA), an original co-sponsor of the bill.  “STEM training provides for a high-quality workforce and a well-informed public, and this critical legislation addresses the unique challe… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=298 Sens. Warren & Markey, Rep. Keating Urge Coast Guard to Adopt Stronger Regulations for Vessels in Buzzards Bay [press_release] 2013-12-10 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, and Representative Bill Keating have sent a letter urging the Coast Guard to adopt stronger regulations mandating the use of independent vessel pilots and escort tug boats for all barges carrying 5,000 or more barrels of oil or other hazardous materials through Buzzards Bay. In their letter, the lawmakers highlighted the devastating 2003 fuel oil spill in Buzzards Bay, and Massachusetts' efforts to prevent future spills through the Massachusetts Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act. They expressed concern about the Coast Guard's proposal to require escort tug boats for double hull barges only in circumstances such as adverse weather conditions, noting that the 2003 spill occurred in the middle of the day during favorable weather conditions. "We must do everything we can to prevent another spill," wrote Senators Warren and Markey, and Representative Keating in the letter. "We urge in the strongest possible terms that the Coast Guard promulgate regulations that will continue the Commonwealth's effort to reduce the probability of future oil spill, and mandate the use of independent pilots and escort tugs. We believe these strong and sensible safeguards will help protect Buzzards Bay for future generations." The Coast Guard released its proposed rule on July 8, 2013, and is currently reviewing public comments. To view the full text of the letter, please click here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1088 Tsongas statement urging Congress to pass NDAA 2013-12-09 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC– December 9, 2013 – Today, the leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees called upon their colleagues to pass a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) before Congress adjourns for the year. For the past 51 years, Congress has annually passed an NDAA, which authorizes funding and sets policy for the Department of Defense. The House of Representatives passed its version of the FY2014 NDAA on June 14, 2013. The full Senate has not voted on the FY2014 NDAA. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the co-chair of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, released the following statement. “Congress has come together every year for half a century to pass the NDAA and support our men and women in uniform. With numerous critical provisions and protections included in this legislation, this year should not be any different. “By not passing an NDAA, we are denying needed resources to servicemembers, as well as impacting incentives for those serving in some of the most dangerous circumstances around the globe. That is not the way to serve those who so selflessly serve their country. “For example, this year’s NDAA includes numerous provisions from the Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013, coauthored by myself and Rep. Mike Turner, that combat military sexual assault. For example, the bill removes the ability of a commander to overturn a jury verdict and mandates a dishonorable discharge for those convicted of sexual assault among many additional needed changes. “During a time of economic austerity, the NDAA is necessary to make sure that the Pentagon continues many important sexual assault prevention measures that expand support for survivors, such as the successful Special Victims Counsel program, that if not mandated by law, could fall by the wayside.  “I echo the sentiments of Chairman McKeon, Chairman Levin, Ranking Member Smith and Ranking M… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-nelson-mandela CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON NELSON MANDELA 2013-12-05 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy released the following statement today following the passing of Nelson Mandela.   “Nelson Mandela brought the light of justice to a world struggling against the darkness of oppression and hate.  Our globe lost a giant today. In his memory, may we carry on the message of peace, kindness and compassion that he made his life’s work.”   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 5, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2DDE2EC5-BFC5-45AD-AC9C-4DBAF5556FA8 Representative Clark Sworn Into Office 2013-12-05 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Katherine Clark C001101 katherineclark.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Katherine Clark was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner, December 12, 2013. The Honorable Katherine Clark was elected in special election December 10, 2013 to serve as representative of Massachusetts's 5th Congressional District. Representative Clark was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office. Massachusetts's 5th Congressional District stretches from the coast to communities north and west of Boston including Waltham, Framingham and Medford. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-passes-immigration-fast-to-congressman-vargas CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY PASSES IMMIGRATION FAST TO CONGRESSMAN VARGAS 2013-12-04 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy today passed on the fast for immigration reform to his colleague, Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA). Kennedy took on the fast yesterday from Eliseo Medina, International Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union, who had been fasting with a group of advocates for 22 days as part of Fast 4 Families: A Call for Immigration Reform and Citizenship.  Representatives Kennedy and Vargas reiterated their hope to continue passing the fast to Members of Congress in the weeks ahead to build momentum for comprehensive reform.   “I am proud today to pass this fast on to my friend Congressman Juan Vargas, who has been a tireless leader for comprehensive immigration reform,” said Congressman Kennedy. “For 22 days, Eliseo Medina and his fellow advocates have refused to let their government ignore the need for real reform. We are humbled to stand with them and to build on the momentum of this fast with so many of our colleagues.”   “I am honored to be continuing the fast started by my good friend Rep. Joe Kennedy,” said Rep. Juan Vargas. “In many faiths, fasting is a fundamental way of demonstrating commitment to one’s beliefs.  Fasting reminds us that we must look past our personal needs in order to seek the greater good.  Here, the greater good is very clear; passing comprehensive immigration reform will bring hope to the millions of people who currently live in the shadows.”   "Yesterday, we witnessed a historic moment as Representative Joe Kennedy III took the charge of fasting from Eliseo Medina after 22 resilient days of abstaining from food," said Fast 4 Families. “Today, the pages of history are marked again with Representative Juan Vargas continuing the fast as his congressional colleague passes the baton. The commitment of these members of Congress demonstrates the breadth of support and determination to get immigration reform with a path to citizenship done."   For more information about Fast 4 Families, please click here.   # # … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/kennedy-peace-corps-commemoration-act-passes-committee KENNEDY PEACE CORPS COMMEMORATION ACT PASSES COMMITTEE 2013-12-04 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy applauded today’s passage of the Peace Corps Commemoration Act (H.R. 915) by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Kennedy introduced this cost-free legislation in February to authorize the non-profit Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in Washington, D.C. The Foundation is responsible for any costs associated with the commemorative work. Last month, Congressman Kennedy testified before the Committee on Natural Resources in support of the bill, which passed today by unanimous consent. “At a time when the international community was fractured by the Cold War, the founding of the Peace Corps reminded America of the best it had to offer: service to others for the common cause of global peace, mutual understanding, prosperity, and progress,” said Congressman Kennedy.  “Commemoratives in our nation’s capital celebrate the seminal moments in American history, and it is fitting that the Peace Corps’ legacy be honored in Washington. I am proud to stand behind this bill as it passes the House Committee on Natural Resources and look forward to it being brought up for a vote.” About the Peace Corps: Over the past 50 years, through war and conflict, more than 200,000 Americans from all 50 states have served in 139 developing countries, embodying the timeless American ideals of goodwill, friendship, prosperity, and progress.  Today, the 8,000 Peace Corps Volunteers serving in 76 developing countries continue to live out these ideals and demonstrate the enduring significance of the Peace Corps’ founding.   # # # For Immediate Release:                               December 4, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1087 Tsongas statement on new Lowell Trial Court 2013-12-04 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy LOWELL, MA– December 4, 2013 – Today, Governor Deval Patrick announced details about the design and plan for a new $175 million Lowell Trial Court.  The new Trial Court is proposed for the Hamilton Canal District and will include state-of-the-art facilities for the Superior, District, Probate & Family, Juvenile and Housing Courts for Northern Middlesex County. The project is expected to break ground in the spring of 2015 and be completed in 2017. The new Trial Court will include modern technology for enhanced security and energy efficiency. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas released the following statement. “This new courthouse will be a modern cutting-edge, energy efficient building that will set a new standard for sustainable design and quality of environment for visitors and staff.  It will serve as a new landmark in the heart of Lowell and a symbol of the city’s reinvention. “I thank and applaud Governor Patrick for his leadership on this project and his staunch support for the City of Lowell and the surrounding region. In addition, the efforts of Senator EileenDonoghue and State Representatives Tom Golden, David Nangle and Kevin Murphy helped bring this project to fruition. “Throughout the rejuvenation of the Hamilton Canal District, my office has worked closely with all parties across all levels of government and the private sector to secure funding and keep this transformative project moving forward. Today’s Trial Court announcement is reflective of the crucial partnerships that are necessary to envision and execute innovative development ideas. “The Trial Court project – like the entire Hamilton Canal District project – is a model of what we can do when key stakeholders unite behind a vision for our community and work to make it a reality.” #### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=296 Sen. Warren Urges Wall Street Institutions to Disclose Financial Contributions to Think Tanks [press_release] 2013-12-04 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Elizabeth Warren today sent a letter to the nation's six largest financial institutions' CEOs, urging the companies to voluntarily disclose their contributions to think tanks. Currently, information on financial contributions to think tanks is not required to be made available to the public, threatening the credibility of these organizations' research and analysis. "Policies by your institutions to conceal those contributions from public view are wrong.  Greater transparency will benefit your shareholders, policymakers, and, ultimately, the public," wrote Senator Warren in the letter. "Just as there is transparency around your direct efforts to influence policymaking through lobbying, the same transparency should exist for any indirect efforts you make to influence policymaking through financial contributions to think tanks." Senator Warren noted in the letter that, when corporate resources are used to support think tanks, either those contributions do not affect the work of think tanks or they do affect research and conclusions. "Either way, shareholders have a right to know how corporate resources are spent, and, even more importantly, policymakers and the public should be aware of your contributions and evaluate the work of the think tanks accordingly," she wrote. To read the full text of Senator Warren's letter, please click here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-concludes-tour-34-in-norfolk-seekonk-and-rehoboth CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY CONCLUDES 'TOUR 34' IN NORFOLK, SEEKONK AND REHOBOTH 2013-12-03 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that he will conclude ‘Tour 34’ by holding constituent office hours in Norfolk, Seekonk and Rehoboth this Saturday, December 7. Following these office hours, the Congressman will have brought ‘Tour 34’ to each community across the 4th District this year as part of his commitment to hold constituent office hours in all 34 cities and towns by the end of 2013.   “Tour 34 has been a successful way to connect with residents across the district, and we look forward to concluding the year by bringing our resources to Norfolk, Seekonk and Rehoboth,” said Congressman Kennedy. “We remain committed to ensuring that every community in the 4th District has access to the services our office can provide.”   The schedule for office hours on Saturday, December 7 is as follows:   9:30AM – 10:30AM Norfolk Public Library 139 Main Street Norfolk, MA   11:30AM – 12:30PM Seekonk Public Library 410 Newman Avenue Seekonk, MA   1:45PM – 2:45PM Blanding Library 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA Congressman Kennedy’s local office hours are open to constituents across the 4th District. No appointment is necessary. For questions or additional information please call (617) 332-3333 or visit the Congressman’s website at https://kennedy.house.gov/tour-34.   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 3, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-introduces-bipartisan-house-resolution-seeking-declassification-9-11 Congressman Lynch introduces bipartisan House Resolution seeking declassification of 9-11 documents 2013-12-03 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC—Last night, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch and Republican Congressman Walter B. Jones of North Carolina jointly introduced a bipartisan House Resolution, H. Res. 428, designed to shed additional light on continuing questions about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This House Resolution urges the President to declassify 28 pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001.  This portion has remained classified since the Inquiry’s findings were first released in December 2002.  Congressman Lynch recently had the opportunity to review the 28 pages and believes they should be made public. “Twelve years after the horrific September 11 attacks, unanswered questions still remain.  These pages contain information that is vital to a full understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding this tragedy.  The families of the victims and the American people deserve better; they deserve answers, they deserve a full accounting, and that has not happened yet.” “I am very pleased to be working with my friend and colleague Congressman Jones to ensure these pages see the light of day.  I strongly encourage my colleagues to review this classified section of the Inquiry, and to work with me and Congressman Jones to get it declassified.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-to-host-twitter-town-hall-on-december-9 CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY TO HOST TWITTER TOWN HALL ON DECEMBER 9 2013-12-02 2013 2013-12 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Tweet questions today using #KennedyChat Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy announced today that he will be hosting a Twitter Town Hall on Monday, December 9 from 1:30PM to 2:30PM. Anyone wishing to participate can tweet questions to the Congressman (@RepJoeKennedy) using the hashtag #KennedyChat. The Congressman’s office will be collecting questions over the course of this week, as well as during Monday’s Town Hall. “Accessibility remains this office’s top priority,” said Congressman Kennedy. “Our very first Twitter Town Hall will ensure that constituents across the 4th District can engage directly with me and my office without leaving their living room. It is the latest step in our efforts to find new and dynamic ways to connect with the people, families and communities we are proud to represent.” Anyone wishing to follow Congressman Kennedy’s Town Hall can visit his Twitter page on Monday, December 9 between 1:30PM to 2:30PM. You do not need a Twitter account to view the Town Hall. Those wishing to ask questions, however, must have a Twitter account and can tweet questions to the Congressman using the hashtag #KennedyChat. # # #   For Immediate Release:                               December 2, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-thanksgiving CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON THANKSGIVING 2013-11-28 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy released the following statement on Thanksgiving.   “Today families across our country will open their doors to friends and neighbors and take part in the proud American tradition of giving thanks. It is a time of compassion, of giving and of service; a time that inspires each of us to count our blessings and to lend a hand to those less fortunate. Lauren and I wish all families in our Commonwealth and across the United States a very Happy Thanksgiving.”   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               November 28, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=295 Sens. Warren & Markey, Rep. Keating Applaud Major Fire Grant for New Bedford [press_release] 2013-11-27 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Congressman Bill Keating today applauded a major federal grant awarded to support the New Bedford Fire Department.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced yesterday that New Bedford will receive a $12,270,158 grant through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. This funding will support 63 firefighter positions in the city. Senator Warren, Senator Markey, and Congressman Keating had previously urged FEMA to approve New Bedford’s grant request.   “This major SAFER grant is terrific news for New Bedford. I applaud Mayor Mitchell and Chief Gomes for their efforts to get this grant, which will help keep firefighters on the job protecting our communities,” said Senator Warren. “Firefighters work tirelessly to keep our families safe, and we must make sure local fire departments have the resources they need to provide critical public safety services."   "This critical funding will ensure New Bedford's firefighters can stay on the job and focus on keeping residents safe and secure,” said Senator Markey. “I applaud Mayor Mitchell and Rep. Keating for their tireless efforts to secure this grant and for making our first responders a top priority."   "For over a year, New Bedford Firefighters answered the call of duty and served their city and neighboring communities without hesitation, all the while facing the very real possibility of a dramatic force reduction,” said Congressman Keating. “For this reason, we should all be very thankful for these brave men and women this Thanksgiving. But, today's good news gives us an extra reason to be thankful. The NBFD earned their long-awaited $12.2 million SAFER grant, which will allow them to retain their full force. It has been my pleasure to work with NBFD and the City of New Bedford each day to not only ensure receipt of this fundibg, but to make sure that NBFD would be amongst the first fire departments across the country to be awarded. Tonight, thei… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://bit.ly/2jDqWWh John F. Kennedy remembered 50 years after assassination by residents, dignitaries attending Eternal Flame ceremony in Springfield 2013-11-26 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 bit.ly     legacy John F. Kennedy remembered 50 years after assassination by residents, dignitaries attending Eternal Flame ceremony in Springfield By Peter Goonan, The Republican on November 22, 2013 at 3:27 PM, updated November 25, 2013 at 11:21 AM SPRINGFIELD — The memory of President John F. Kennedy lived on Friday during a ceremony at the Eternal Flame at Forest Park, with residents and dignitaries recalling him on the 50th anniversary of his assassination as a great leader, as an inspiration to millions and as “that good-looking fellow, too.” Approximately 200 people attended the annual ceremony, including William Marot, formerly of Springfield and Wilbraham, who traveled from his new home in Oregon to once again attend. Marot said he has missed just “a couple” of ceremonies since the monument was created in Springfield in 1964, and has served as co-chairman of the event. Anyone who thought he was not going to be at the ceremony this year, marking the 50th anniversary was “crazy,” he said, noting that he lived in New Hampshire for 18 years before Oregon, still coming to Springfield each year.   Another special guest at the ceremony was Marc A. Jacques, a Springfield native, who was representing the Canadian government in his role as academic and economic affairs officer for the Consulate General of Canada. Jacques presented a framed photo of Kennedy and then-Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson and their wives, taken before Kennedy made a speech before the Canadian Parliament speaking of the special bond between the two neighboring countries. But the ceremony was also about the many residents who said they continue to have a great sense of loss as a result of Kennedy’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963. Germaine Senecal, 83, of Springfield, began to cry as she recalled Kennedy in comments just before the ceremony. “I just loved him,” Senecal said. “He was such a good president. “It stuck with me, what he did, the leadership. He was a good-looking fellow, too.” Speakers included Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, U.S. Rep. Richard … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062539/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=355:holyoke-public-library-grand-opening-after-14-5-million-renovation-draws-crowd-references-to-jfk&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Holyoke Public Library grand opening after $14.5 million renovation draws crowd, references to JFK 2013-11-26 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy Holyoke Public Library grand opening after $14.5 million renovation draws crowd, references to JFK By Mike Plaisance, The Republican on November 22, 2013 at 2:26 PM, updated November 23, 2013 at 9:31 AM HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal quoted President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination Friday in heralding the grand opening of the Holyoke Public Library. " 'These libraries should be open to all – except the censor,' " said Neal, at a ceremony at the 250 Chestnut St. building. The library actually reopened Oct. 28 after a $14.5 million, nearly two-year renovation. A 15,000-square-foot addition was built onto what was the rear of the original, 111-year-old, 25,000-square-foot library. The original 335 Maple St. entrance is now the rear of the facility with the new entrance to the library through the doors fronting on Chestnut Street, in the lobby of which the ceremony took place. "The goal of a public library is it allows us to pick at the lock of darkness," said Neal, a Democrat from Springfield. Themes of the library offering access to worlds of knowledge were struck by speakers. They stood at the top of stairs leading from the new building to the original structure and beneath a wall mural, "Allegoric History of Holyoke, Massachusetts," painted by Sante Graziani from 1948 to 1953. Books and Internet access on public computers offer explorations into literature and other works of art that have graced history, said state Rep. Aaron M. Vega, D-Holyoke. "We have fused together our history and our future in one building," said Vega, who also is a city councilor at large. The renovations were needed after years of roof leaks ruined the area that previously was the children's room and caused water and mold damage elsewhere. The limestone exterior had structural cracks. Additional space also was needed for children's and public computer areas. The job was funded with more than $5.5 million in city borrowing, $4.6 million from the Holyoke Public Library Board endowment, a $4.3 million sta… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062545/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=356:downtown-springfield-merchants-local-leaders-praise-plans-for-umass-satellite-campus-at-tower-square&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Downtown Springfield merchants, local leaders praise plans for UMass satellite campus at Tower Square 2013-11-26 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy Downtown Springfield merchants, local leaders praise plans for UMass satellite campus at Tower Square By Peter Goonan, The Republican on November 26, 2013 at 3:24 PM, updated November 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM SPRINGFIELD — Local officials and downtown merchants reacted with excitement and optimism on Monday as state officials formally announced that the University of Massachusetts will locate a satellite campus at Tower Square in the heart of the central district. Gov. Deval Patrick and University of Massachusetts President Robert L. Caret were among the dignitaries who gathered in the Tower Square lobby during the noon hour to announce the plans, which entail using approximately 27,000 square feet of available space on the second floor of the office tower at 1500 Main St., as a start. The satellite campus is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014, including academic and office uses. Christopher and John DeVoie, co-owners of the Hot Table restaurant on the ground floor of Tower Square, both said they are excited by the news.   UMass selects Tower Square for a new satellite center It was announced Tuesday that the University of Massachusetts has picked Tower Square in downtown Springfield as the site for its new satellite center. The press conference was held at Tower Square. “It’s tremendous news for Tower Square, downtown Springfield and Springfield in general,” John DeVoie said. The DeVoies said the influx of students will bring added business to the downtown, and will hopefully spur further private investment. They would consider expanding their hours if the need is shown. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said that recent investments in the downtown, including the renovation and expanded use of the former federal courthouse, coupled with the plans for the satellite campus, show “things are on the move” in the city. He praised the governor and university for making the proposal a reality after years of discussion. “It will have a ripple effect not only in the downtown but in our neighborhoods,” Sarno said. University o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-leads-letter-hhs-secretary-sebelius-over-concerns-fda%E2%80%99s-recent Congressman Lynch Leads Letter to HHS Secretary Sebelius over concerns with the FDA’s recent approval of high-dose narcotic Zohydro ER 2013-11-25 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, a founding co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, led a bipartisan group of Members of Congress in expressing concern regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to approve the high-dose narcotic painkiller Zohydro ER. Importantly, the letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius highlighted the group’s apprehension over the high likelihood for abuse and the inherent risks for the public that are created by allowing access to this drug. Lynch said, “This approval is extremely troubling and runs counter to recent, positive FDA announcements relative to the regulation of opioids.  We support the FDA efforts to reclassify hydrocodone combination products such as Lortab and Vicodin to a more restrictive Schedule II drug and the updated labeling requirements for all extended release/long acting (ER/LA) opioid analgesics, but view this approval of Zohydro ER as a giant step backward.” Lynch emphasized the effect that prescription drug abuse has had on our country, adding, “Substance abuse is exacting a toll on America.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were 38,329 drug overdose deaths nationwide in 2010 and that prescription drugs were involved in nearly 60 percent of those deaths.  The report also details that, consistent with previous years, opioid drugs, which include OxyContin and Vicodin, contributed to 3 out of 4 medication overdose deaths. In addition the National Institutes of Drug Abuse estimates the total overall cost of substance abuse in the United States, including lost productivity and health and crime-related costs, exceeds $600 billion annually. On many levels we simply cannot afford to move yet another highly addictive opioid into the mainstream and potentially onto Main Street.” Full text of the letter can be found here. Co-signers of the letter: Harold Rogers (R-KY), Nick R. Rahall (D-WV), William R. Keating (D-MA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), John F. Tierney (D-… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-president-john-f-kennedy CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY 2013-11-22 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy released the following statement today in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the death of his great uncle, President John F. Kennedy.   “From conservation to education to social justice, President Kennedy advocated for a citizenry that cared for, invested, and engaged in the country they were lucky to call home. He believed fiercely that our American values must be earned and nurtured so that they would not fade away. He challenged all of us to achieve a better and bigger future for our country: where man would walk on the moon; where individuals with disabilities could enjoy opportunity, not indifference; where skin color would not disqualify you from democracy or basic human decency; and where hundreds of citizen ambassadors across the globe could sow the seeds of peace.”   # # #   For Immediate Release:                               November 22, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-statement-50th-anniversary-assasination-president-john-f-kennedy Congressman Lynch Statement on 50th Anniversary of Assasination of President John F. Kennedy 2013-11-22 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy Congressman Lynch Statement on 50th Anniversary of Assasination of President John F. Kennedy Nov 22, 2013 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a tragedy for our nation. Today, we remember and honor his hard work. We continue to be inspired by his positive attitude, by his sense that if Americans put their minds and backs into something, that it could be done, no matter the degree of difficulty. His optimism was contagious; he believed that America’s best days were ahead, and that the United States should be a leader among the nations of the world. He set lofty national goals - from space exploration to conquering hunger and racial inequality here at home. JFK challenged Americans to be great. And as Americans, we still strive to meet his highest expectations. This is perhaps his greatest legacy. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-leads-letter-congressional-budget-negotiators-urging-federal-workers Congressman Lynch Leads Letter to Congressional Budget Negotiators Urging That Federal Workers Should Not Be Subject to Further Reductions in Pay and Benefits 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and the Census, led a group of 40 Members of Congress urging congressional budget negotiators to ensure that federal employees will not be subject to additional reductions in pay and benefits in a future budget agreement. Importantly, the letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray and Ranking Member Jeff Sessions highlighted the many sacrifices that middle income federal workers have already made in order to address the budget deficit and underscored that the negotiators must consider these sacrifices as they continue budget talks.    “Over the past three years, our hardworking federal workers have suffered through relentless attacks on their pay and benefits and have contributed more than their fair share towards helping reduce the federal budget deficit,” said Lynch. “They have endured a three-year pay freeze reducing their pay by nearly $100 billion over 10 years, a drastic reduction in retirement benefits for new hires, and sequester-imposed furloughs.” Lynch called on the negotiators to take federal workers’ pay and benefits off the table during budget negotiations, adding, “The budget should not be about cutting the pay and retirement and healthcare benefits of middle-income workers.  We urge the Budget Conferees instead to find common ground based on creating jobs and investing in our nation’s education, research, and infrastructure for the benefit of all Americans.” Full text of the letter can be found here. Co-signers of the letter:  Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, Gerald E. Connolly, Eleanor Holmes Norton, James P. Moran, Donna F. Edwards, Peter DeFazio, Sheila Jackson Lee, Earl Blumenauer, James P. McGovern, Barbara J. Lee, Marcia L. Fudge, Cheri Bustos, Carol Shea-Porter, Charles B. Rangel, John K. Delaney, Alcee L. Hastings, John Conyers, Jr., Juan Vargas, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Micha… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=293 Senators Warren, Heitkamp Applaud Banking Committee Bipartisan Approval of Janet Yellen's Nomination [press_release] 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Heidi Heitkamp today applauded the Senate Banking Committee's bipartisan approval of Janet Yellen's nomination to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), and highlighted the critical role of the Fed Chair in overseeing the Fed's supervisory and regulatory responsibilities. "Janet Yellen has impeccable credentials, and I'm very pleased she was voted out of committee with bipartisan backing," said Senator Warren. "She recognizes middle-class families are still struggling to dig out of the hole the financial crisis created, and that now is no time for the Fed to pull back. Governor Yellen also understands that the Fed should be playing an active role in supervising and regulating the largest financial institutions, and that the Fed's supervisory responsibilities are just as important as its monetary policy responsibilities. I hope the Senate will act swiftly to confirm her so she can get to work leading the Fed at this important time." "As we still recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression, Dr. Yellen has the experience and intellect that is necessary to lead our central bank," said Senator Heitkamp. "Today's bipartisan vote reinforces the strong support for Dr. Yellen's nomination and helps propel her toward a successful vote by the full Senate. I look forward to voting to confirm her on the Senate floor and hope she will bring creativity to the role in order to get our economy moving." Governor Yellen was confirmed by the Banking Committee by a 14-8 vote. Her nomination will now move to the full Senate. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=294 Senators Warren, Rubio Propose Stronger Financial Protections For Veterans [press_release] 2013-11-21 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today introduced a bipartisan amendment to the  National Defense Authorization Act that would help protect older veterans from financial scams. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to work with other federal agencies and states to crack down on scam artists who are diverting federal funds intended to support low-income older veterans. "For thousands of our oldest veterans who need help with basic daily activities, the Aid and Attendance program is a critical lifeline," said Senator Warren. "Unfortunately, scams are turning the program into something that can actually undermine the financial security of our older veterans and waste federal funds. This bipartisan proposal will help put an end to these financial scams and ensure that we honor our veterans' commitment, sacrifice, and service to the nation." "Our veterans have courageously defended our country and protected our freedoms, and they deserve the utmost respect after their service," said Senator Rubio. "That's why it is necessary to stop older veterans from being the target of scams and predatory practices. These heroes deserve better, and we will always appreciate their brave service and sacrifice." The VA offers an Aid & Attendance benefit (A&A) to help pay for assisted living or in-home personal care for veterans who qualify for a VA pension, and are housebound or require the aid and attendance of another person. Scam artists have targeted veterans, charging them fees for obtaining the benefit even though the application process is free. Even worse, they often take control of the veteran's assets and move them into an irrevocable trust or an annuity, which the elderly veteran often cannot access again for many years, creating significant financial strain. Moving assets this way may also disqualify the veteran for other assistance, like Medicaid.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-brings-tour-34-to-easton-norton-franklin-and-medway CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY BRINGS 'TOUR 34' TO EASTON, NORTON, FRANKLIN AND MEDWAY 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that he will continue his fall schedule for ‘Tour 34’ by holding constituent office hours in Easton, Norton, Franklin and Medway this Saturday, November 23. The Congressman has brought ‘Tour 34’ to communities across the 4th District this year as part of his ongoing commitment to hold constituent office hours in all 34 cities and towns by the end of 2013.   “Tour 34 continues to be a successful way to connect with residents across the district, and we look forward to continuing our fall schedule by bringing our resources to Easton, Norton, Franklin and Medway,” said Congressman Kennedy. “We remain committed to ensuring that every community in the 4th District has access to the services our office can provide.”   The schedule for office hours on Saturday, November 23 is as follows:   9:00AM – 10:00AM Easton Fire Station 413 Bay Road Easton, MA   11:30AM – 12:30PM Norton Public Library 68 East Main Street Norton, MA   1:00PM – 2:00PM Franklin Public Library 118 Main Street Franklin, MA   2:30PM – 3:30PM Medway Fire Department 44 Milford Street Medway, MA Congressman Kennedy’s local office hours are open to constituents across the 4th District. No appointment is necessary. For questions or additional information please call (617) 332-3333 or visit the Congressman’s website at https://kennedy.house.gov/tour-34.   # # # For Immediate Release:                               November 19, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1084 Tsongas statement on House Floor in support of ENDA 2013-11-19 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy Tsongas statement on House Floor in support of ENDA   WASHINGTON, DC– November 19, 2013 – Today Congresswoman Niki Tsongas spoke on the House Floor in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). On November 7, 2013 the United States Senate voted 64-32 to pass ENDA. Tsongas has strongly urged Speaker John Boehner to bring this bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. Her late husband Paul was the first U.S. Senator to introduce legislation to ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation more than 30 years ago, in 1979. Click for video of the Congresswoman’s speech on the House Floor. Below please find the text of the Congresswoman’s speech as prepared for delivery. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge House leaders to let us vote on the Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA).  “In 1979, my late husband Paul was the first U.S. senator to introduce legislation to ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation.  “I agreed with him then and feel just as strongly about ENDA today. Employees should be judged solely by their ability to do their job.  “After I was elected in 2007, I was proud to cast one of my first votes in support of the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, an effort spearheaded by the relentless Barney Frank.    “While ENDA passed in the House of Representatives in 2007, it did not move in the Senate. “But on November 7, the U.S. Senate made history by passing ENDA. It is now time for the House to act, pass ENDA and finally expand protections in order to prevent employment discrimination.  “Mr. Speaker, for the sake of dignity, justice and equality, let us vote.” #### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062513/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=352:springfield-celebrates-150th-gettysburg-address-anniversary&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Springfield celebrates 150th Gettysburg Address anniversary 2013-11-18 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy Springfield celebrates 150th Gettysburg Address anniversary  SPRINGFIELD - A shortage of heating fuel had caused a “coal panic,” an 18-year-old city resident named McArthur became the youngest winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the president had traveled to Gettysburg to give a “little speech a perfect gem” 150 years ago. Sunday city officials and residents gathered at the Civil War monument in Court Square to commemorate the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, read the two-minute speech while Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Wayne E. Phaneuf, executive editor of the Springfield Republican and city historian, talked about the city as it was 150 years ago. Roger Putnam Technical High School senior Diabolique Sanchez also read an excerpt of Tillie Pierce’s 19th century memoir “At Gettysburg or What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle: A True Narrative.” Before reading the 270-word Gettysburg Address, Neal spoke about how Lincoln managed to join ideals from the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in his speech. He also talked about the president’s efforts to end slavery through politics and policy. “Lincoln’s principle is the great stain (slavery) on American history was going to be erased one way or another,” Neal said. The Gettysburg Address, now so famous that many children read it at some time in school, was not widely praised. It was not the main speech to dedicate the Gettysburg ceremony, that was a two-hour lecture given by orator Edward Everett. Lincoln’s closing address was two minutes long, Phaneuf said. “Many critics panned it saying was too short,” Phaneuf said. The Springfield Republican printed the speech on Nov. 21, two days after it was given, becoming one of the first newspapers to praise it. The writer called it Lincoln’s “little speech a perfect gem; deep in feeling, compact in thought and expression, and tasteful and elegant in every word and comma.” Phaneuf, the author of the Civil War series in The Republican, als… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062523/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=353:futurescape-city-tour-held-in-springfield&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Futurescape City Tour held in Springfield 2013-11-18 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy Futurescape City Tour held in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) - A group of residents learned about the city's history and looked to the city's future on Saturday, as the group was part of the Futurescape City Tour. Just over a dozen individuals visited different parts of the city, hearing from people at each stop, like U.S. Rep. Richard Neal. The project, put on by the University of Massachusetts, in conjunction with Arizona State University, explores how new technologies could change cities and lives. "We met with a group of 12 Springfield citizens earlier this month," said Krista Harper, a UMass professor. "[We] talked about how they saw technology changing their own lives. Then we developed a tour, that will allow to explore some of the ways technology is changing Springfield." The other cities taking part in the project with Springfield are: St. Paul, MN, Portland, OR, Phoenix, AZ, Durham, NC and Washington, DC. To view the original article, please click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=289 Senator Warren Delivers Floor Speech on America's Retirement Crisis, Social Security [press_release] 2013-11-18 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Full Text of Senator Warren's Remarks Available Here Washington, DC – In a speech delivered on the floor of the United States Senate today, Senator Elizabeth Warren addressed America’s growing retirement crisis and the imperative of protecting Social Security for families who have worked hard and paid into the system their entire lives. Senator Warren addressed how the financial landscape of families on the verge of retirement has changed in a generation. “Just as they need to rely more than ever on pensions, employers are withdrawing from their traditional role in helping provide a secure retirement,” explained Senator Warren. “Two decades ago, more than a third of all private sector workers – 35% – had traditional, defined benefit pensions – pensions that guaranteed a certain monthly payment that retirees knew they could depend on.  Today, that number has been cut in half – only 18% of private sector workers have defined benefit pensions.” Senator Warren also emphasized that, while many employers have replaced guaranteed retirement income with savings plans, like 401(k) plans, nearly half of workers lack access to even those plans and 44 million workers have no retirement assistance from their employers.  In addition, savings rates have declined and there is a $6.6 trillion gap between what Americans under 65 are currently saving and what they will need to maintain their current standard of living when they hit retirement.” “With tens of millions of people more financially stressed as they approach retirement, with  more and more people left out of the private retirement security system, and with the economic security of our families unraveling, Social Security is rapidly becoming the only lifeline that millions of seniors have to keep their heads above water,” Senator Warren said.  “And yet, instead of taking on the retirement crisis, instead of strengthening Social Security, some in Washington are actually fighting to cut benefits… So long as these problems continue to exist and so long as we are in the midst… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=290 Statement by Senator Warren on Senate Passage of Pharmaceutical Compounding Legislation [press_release] 2013-11-18 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Drug Quality and Security Act: "I am proud to have worked together with Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Alexander and all of the Senators on the HELP Committee from both sides of the aisle over several months to develop this law, which will create common sense oversight of the pharmaceutical compounding industry and the pharmaceutical supply chain.  For too long, bad actors in the compounding industry have taken advantage of lax state enforcement and confusion about federal regulations. The consequences of too little regulation and too little enforcement were brought into sharp focus last year when a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts, the New England Compounding Center, was identified as the source of a widespread fungal meningitis outbreak that sickened 751 people and killed 64. The bill strengthens current law over compounding pharmacies and establishes tough, new regulations on large scale facilities like the New England Compounding Center. It also creates an important new oversight system to ensure we have a secure supply chain for our pharmaceutical products.  This bill is a big step forward in making people's drugs safer.  I commend my colleagues for stepping up to the challenge and showing that it is possible for Congress to do what is right - pass commonsense reforms that protect patients and consumers from harm." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-questions-new-epa-head-on-cost-of-compliance-for-ma-4 CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY QUESTIONS NEW EPA HEAD ON COST OF COMPLIANCE FOR MA-4 COMMUNITIES 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – At a hearing today of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Congressman Joe Kennedy questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy about measures the federal government could take to help local municipalities tackle the cost of complying with updated environmental regulations. Across the 4th District of Massachusetts, communities have struggled with the cost of upgrading local infrastructure to meet new guidelines for combined sewage overflow, phosphorous runoff, and stormwater management. The towns of Milford, Bellingham and Franklin, for example, are looking at upgrades that will cost them over $200 million combined in order to comply with a new EPA pilot program designed to decrease phosphorous runoff into the Charles River.  The City of Fall River is estimated to have spent nearly as much in federally-mandated sewage updates over the past decade. “When I talk to local officials and businesses -- they want to be EPA compliant,” said Congressman Kennedy. “They are tremendously concerned about the effects of contamination, pollution and other environmental hazards that wreak havoc on their hometowns.  They know the long-term cost savings associated with clean up now are substantial. But they're stuck.  They don’t see a way to possibly account for these costs, given the financial reality they’re facing every day.” “In your opinion, is there any assistance the federal government can give these already-strapped municipalities that are struggling with the cost of compliance?” Kennedy asked Administrator McCarthy. “I ask this of course understanding the obvious fiscal constraints the federal government has right now,  but also knowing that those fiscal challenges are the same -- if not magnified -- at the local level.” For video of Congressman Kennedy and Administrator McCarthy’s exchange, please click here. # # # For Immediate Release:                               November 14, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1077 Tsongas outlines budget priorities in letter to conference committee leaders 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy Tsongas outlines budget priorities in letter to conference committee leaders Congresswoman urges action on a balanced plan WASHINGTON, DC – November 14, 2013 – This week, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas sent a letter to the bipartisan, bicameral budget conference committee tasked with negotiating the nation’s long-term budget solution. The letter was sent to Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and Representative Paul Ryan, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, as well as other members involved. Tsongas wrote the letter to outline her ideas for a fair and balanced solution and to share the perspective and priorities of the Third District. In it, she urges her colleagues to find common ground in order to prevent another disastrous government shutdown, make a real down payment on our national debt, convert the harmful sequester cuts into targeted ones balanced by new revenue, and incorporate a true bipartisan approach that incorporates sacrifices from both sides. The conference committee met for the first time on October 30 and is scheduled to finish their deliberations in December. The full text of Congresswoman Tsongas’ letter can be found below and attached to this message.   November 12, 2013   The Honorable Paul Ryan                                           The Honorable Patty Murray Chairman                                                                     Chairman Committee on the Budget                                          Committee on the Budget U.S. House of Representatives                                   U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20515                                              Washington, DC 20515   Dear Chairman Ryan and Chairman Murray, As you negotiate a budget agreement over the next six weeks, you have a tremendous responsibility to create a framework that removes the threat of another government shutdown, repeals harmful sequestration cuts, and puts our long-term budget back into balance while spurri… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062508/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=351:south-worthington-doctor-follows-civil-war-paper-trail-to-document-thieves&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 South Worthington doctor follows Civil War paper trail to document thieves 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy South Worthington doctor follows Civil War paper trail to document thieves The court document ordered tobacco farmer Robert Ashby Jr. to pay the local mercantile 3 pounds he owed, plus a fine of 79 pounds of tobacco. It was dated 1753. And it was issued in Stafford, Va. So how that document and another one dated some 20 years later ended up in an attic in South Worthington in 2005 was puzzling. Dr. George Bresnick was digging through "the proverbial old trunk in the attic" at a neighbor's South Worthington home when he stumbled across the documents. "They had absolutely nothing to do with the other papers," said Bresnick, an ophthalmologist who now resides in St. Paul, Minn. "I was confused for a while." After some research, Bresnick came up with the only reasonable explanation: They were stolen by Union forces from Western Massachusetts during the Civil War. And now he plans to return them to where they belong. It was November 1862 and Union forces, including the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which had been mustered in Pittsfield earlier that year, were occupying the town of Stafford, Va., as part of the Fredericksburg campaign. The area around Stafford was overrun by 130,000 Union troops and the once pristine woods were decimated by the force for housing, defensive fortifications and heating. Farmland was torn up, homes were looted, and fences ripped out. The county courthouse in Stafford received similar maltreatment as the locals' homes -- two thirds of the county's records, which likely dated back to the 1660s, were "burned, stolen or scattered," Bresnick said. He believes the documents were taken as souvenirs by Pvt. John D. Smith, a West Chesterfield resident who had enlisted with the 37th and would later be killed during the Battle of The Wilderness in 1864. Bresnick surmises that Smith sent the papers home and they ended up in the trunk in the attic of an old Methodist Episcopal parsonage that had once belonged to a Smith descendent. Back in 2005, Bresnick and his wife were living… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=286 Mass. Congressional Delegation Members Applaud VA Grants to Support Homeless Veterans [press_release] 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Representatives Richard Neal, Jim McGovern, Stephen Lynch, Niki Tsongas and Bill Keating today applauded more than $339,000 in grants awarded to five Massachusetts community organizations serving veterans.  These U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants will help the community agencies purchase vans to provide transportation services to homeless veterans. "Helping organizations that support our vets here in Massachusetts is an example of good partnership between the federal government and our local organizations," said Senator Warren.  "These awards will help these agencies continue their important outreach work to help our homeless veterans. Our armed service men and women put their lives on the line to keep our families safe, and we have an obligation to do everything we can to support veterans in our communities."  "All our veterans are heroes, but even heroes need help," said Senator Markey. "Those who fought for our country deserve a safe, stable and affordable place to call home. This funding will help reach the worthy goal of ending veterans homelessness in Massachusetts by 2015. I will continue to work with Governor Patrick, Secretary Nee, and the Congressional delegation to make that goal a reality." "As a nation, we have a great responsibility to care for the brave men and women in uniform who have defended the United States around the globe," said Congressman Neal. "We can never forget they extraordinary sacrifice they made on behalf of the American people. In their time of need, we must provide supportive services for our nation's veterans and their families. This timely grant will allow community organizations in Massachusetts to continue the extraordinary work they do assisting our local veterans each day." "Both Veterans, Inc. in Worcester and Soldier On, Inc. in Leeds provide tremendously important services to men and women who deserve - and have earned - our support," said Congressman McGovern.  I'm very plea… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=288 Senator Warren Questions Fed Chair Nominee Janet Yellen on Fed's Supervision and Regulation of Big Banks [press_release] 2013-11-14 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Video Available Here Washington, DC - Today at a Senate Banking Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Dr. Janet Yellen to be Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Dr. Yellen about the Fed's role in supervising and regulating the biggest financial institutions. "There has been a lot of talk today about the Fed's use of quantitative easing to try to help the economy get back on its feet," said Senator Warren. "But the truth is, if the regulators had done their jobs and reined in the banks, we wouldn't need to be talking about quantitative easing because we could have avoided the 2008 crisis altogether. So I want to focus on the Fed's regulatory and supervisory responsibilities to keep the big banks in check. I'm concerned that those responsibilities just aren't a top priority for the Board of Governors." Senator Warren asked, "do you think that the Fed's lack of attention to regulatory and supervisory responsibilities helped lead to the crash of 2008?" The Senator also pressed Yellen on the Fed's handling of a settlement earlier this year with thirteen mortgage servicers that had engaged in illegal foreclosure practices. "The settlement was for over $9 billion and directly affected more than 4 million families. But the Fed's Board of Governors never voted on whether to accept the settlement.  Instead this decision was just left to the staff," explained Senator Warren. "Now, the Fed has smart, hardworking staff, but the Board of Governors would never delegate critical monetary policy to them, and yet even now after the biggest financial crisis in generations, the Board seems all too willing to delegate critical regulatory and supervisory decisions. So I think we need to make reining in the banks a top priority for the Board." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-mass-stem-plan-20 CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON MASS STEM PLAN 2.0 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC -- Congressman Joe Kennedy released the following statement today in recognition of the Massachusetts Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summit 2013 and the release of the state’s updated STEM Plan 2.0.  Congressman Kennedy serves as Honorary Chair of Governor Deval Patrick’s STEM Advisory Council and serves on the House Science and Technology Committee in Washington. "STEM lies at the intersection of education, economics and social justice. It is a vehicle not just for growth and innovation but for access and opportunity. Thanks to the tremendous leadership of the Patrick Administration, Massachusetts has led the way in setting a national STEM agenda.  STEM Plan 2.0 builds on that success and works to expand our efforts even farther, so that zip code, skin color and gender can no longer be used as indicators of a person's interest or achievement in STEM." For more information on the Massachusetts STEM Summit and Stem Plan 2.0 please click here. ### For Immediate Release:                               November 13, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-returns-oversight-codel-libya-and-sinai-region-egypt Congressman Lynch returns from Oversight CODEL to Libya and Sinai Region of Egypt 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, a senior member of the House Subcommittee on National Security, recently returned from a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Libya and the Sinai region of Egypt. Lynch was joined by Subcommittee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). The focus of the mission to Libya was to review the security issues that were exposed during the September 11, 2012 attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi in which Ambassador Christopher Stevens, former Navy Seal, Glen Doherty, State Department officer Sean Smith, and former Navy Seal Tyrone Woods were killed when their compound was attacked and overrun by armed insurgents. Over the weekend, the group met with Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Sadiq Abdulkarim Abdulrahman and U.S. Ambassador to Libya Deborah K. Jones to discuss local and regional developments. The delegation also conducted a site visit of the U.S. Embassy compound in Tripoli to examine the ongoing construction of security improvements. "I am certainly encouraged by the extensive security measures that our State Department has taken to fortify our Embassy in Tripoli. I think it demonstrates a renewed effort to protect our diplomatic personnel and support staff," said Congressman Lynch, who added: "Of course I am ever mindful of the tragic circumstances that have brought us to take these measures and the brave Americans who perished. I can't forget that, not for a moment. So for me, it is with a grim sense of regret that these steps were not taken sooner but also it is with a commitment to and respect for the memory of those valiant American patriots that we are determined to get this right." The delegation was unable to return to the Benghazi compound where the attacks occurred because the mission has been closed and the area is now controlled by various heavily-armed militias. "The fact that for security reasons we have been denied permission to go out and visit the Benghazi compound and that it has been abandon… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1075 Tsongas introduces bill to prevent federal funds from being used in political campaigns 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy Tsongas introduces bill to prevent federal funds from being used in political campaigns WASHINGTON, DC – November 13, 2013– Today, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas introduced the No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act, which would prevent any federal funds received by corporations, private companies, or other entities from being used for lobbying or in political campaigns. “Democracy cannot function when special interests drown out the influence of the average voter,” said Congresswoman Tsongas. “My bill is straightforward and common sense. Entities that receive federal funds may not use those funds to elect or defeat a political candidate, fund partisan voter registration drives or get-out-the-vote activities, lobby or support a trade association that campaigns or lobbies.” Tsongas introduced similar legislation in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission during the 112th Congress, which was never brought to a vote by Republican Leadership.  “The Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling paved the way for an unprecedented influx of corporate funds to be used for political purposes,” said Tsongas. “The decision came at a time when unparalleled taxpayer funds were committed to shoring up our nation’s financial institutions, in addition to the billions of federal dollars that are awarded to defense contractors, non-profit groups, and other entities each year. By striking down the ban on corporate expenditures in political campaigns, the Supreme Court’s ruling allows companies like AIG, Goldman Sachs, or Halliburton to use these taxpayer dollars to support political candidates who will do their bidding, or punish those that won’t. It may be years before we can completely reverse the Supreme Court’s ill-conceived ruling, but we can take steps now to limit one of its harmful consequences.” The No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act has received support from several leading campaign finance reform advocacy groups. “At this critical moment when b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=284 Senator Warren Denounces Republican Filibusters of President Obama's Three Female Nominees to D.C. Circuit Court [press_release] 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Full Text of Senator Warren's Remarks Available Here Washington, DC - Today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate on Republicans' shameless efforts to block President Obama's three female nominees to the D.C. Circuit Court. Republicans filibustered the nominations of Nina Pillard to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, the nomination of Patricia Millett to the D.C. Circuit last week, and the nomination of Caitlin Halligan earlier this year - three fair, balanced nominees with diverse experiences and bipartisan support. "The powerful interests that work to rig the Supreme Court also want to rig the lower courts," explained Senator Warren. "The D.C. Circuit is a particular target because that court has the power to overturn agency regulations." Warren noted that nine of the fourteen judges on the D.C. Circuit who currently hear cases were appointed by Republicans, and that the court has been busy striking down agency regulations. "Republicans may not like Wall Street Reform. They may not like Obamacare. But Congress passed those laws," said Senator Warren. "President Obama signed those laws. President Obama ran for reelection on those laws, while his opponent pledged to repeal them-and his opponent lost by nearly five million votes.  It is not up to judges to overturn those laws or their associated regulations just because they don't fit those judges' policy preferences." Senator Warren called Republicans efforts to rig the D.C. Circuit by blocking the President's highly qualified judicial nominees "naked attempts to nullify the results of the last Presidential election" and argued that if the filibusters continue, "then Senators not only have a right to change the filibuster rules - Senators have a duty to change the filibuster rules. We cannot turn our backs on the Constitution. We cannot abdicate our oath of office.  We have a responsibility to protect and defend our democracy, and that includes protecting the neutrality of our courts - and preserving the Co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=285 Senator Warren Renews Call for Fishing Disaster Relief in Bipartisan Letter to Congressional Leadership [press_release] 2013-11-13 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today sent a letter with 37 other members of Congress, led by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), urging congressional leadership to approve $150 million in fisheries disaster funding. The $150 million is currently included in the Commerce, Justice and Related Agencies’ budget, and the bipartisan coalition asked that the funds be allocated in any budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 by the Appropriations Committees and the leadership of both chambers.   “For the communities they affect, fisheries disasters are as devastating as other federally-declared Disasters,” wrote the members. “Therefore, we request your assistance in ensuring that the $150 million fisheries disaster mitigation funding included in the Senate-version of the CJS appropriations bill is included in any final FY 2014 funding package. These funds could be used in a variety of ways to provide fishermen vital help including support for emergency financial assistance, operational costs where necessary, economic development programs, and science initiatives to manage the fishery in a timely way that gives confidence to all stakeholders.”   In September, 2012, a federal fisheries disaster was declared for Massachusetts. Significant cuts were made to the groundfish catch allocations of Northeast fishermen, and small businesses and families have struggled to make ends meet due to the strict limits. In response to calls for help by the Massachusetts congressional delegation, the Small Business Administration also made a series of low-interest loans available to qualifying fishermen affected by the disaster. The letter was signed by the entire Massachusetts delegation and can be read here.    ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-joins-bipartisan-coalition-lawmakers-delaying-harmful-flood Congressman Lynch Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers In Delaying Harmful Flood Insurance Rate Increases 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC—On October 29, 2013, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch joined a bipartisan coalition of more than 80 Members of Congress in both the House and Senate in introducing a bill to delay the flood insurance premium increases harming coastal communities in Massachusetts. The bill would delay the premium increases triggered by the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 for 4 years and direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete an affordability study in the meantime. “Since homeowners in my district began hearing about the dramatic rate increases mandated under the Biggert-Waters law, they have reached out to me hoping that Congress would step in and fix this problem,” Lynch said. “I attended overflow meetings in Marshfield and Scituate where residents expressed frustration and anger over FEMA’s arbitrary implementation process, flawed mapping techniques, and unaffordable premium increases. After returning to Washington I heard similar stories from my colleagues and quickly committed to working with Senators Warren and Markey, and Congressmen Keating, Tierney, Tsongas and Capuano to address these concerns, which were shared by homeowners across the country.” Lynch cautioned "this legislation does not fix all the problems with the National Flood Insurance Program. Notably, the current grace period does not apply to second homes or to small businesses and there remains work to be done to improve map accuracy and the appeals process. But today’s bill is a significant first step that will provide major relief to thousands of homeowners in Massachusetts so I am willing to support it while we work to add language to cover the gaps in how the law is applied."  The legislation was spearheaded by Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA), Michael Grimm (R-NY), Cedric Richmond (D-LA), and Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ). A companion bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA). Specifically, the legislation will accomplish the following: Impos… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lynch.house.gov/press-release/congressman-lynch-legislation-%E2%80%9Cveterans-day-moment-silence-act%E2%80%9D-passes-house Lynch legislation passes in the House of Representatives as part of larger Veterans Affairs bill, H.R. 2189 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Stephen Lynch L000562 lynch.house.gov     legacy On October 29, 2013, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch’s legislation, H.R. 2185, The “Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act,” passed on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as part of H.R. 2189.  H.R. 2189, introduced by Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller, establishes a commission to examine the current disability claims backlog at the Veterans Affairs Administration.  The bill passed by a vote of 404-1. The “Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act” calls for two minutes of silence every Veterans Day to recognize and reflect on the service and sacrifices of all veterans, past and present.  Its set time of 2:11 EST allows for all 50 states and Puerto Rico to take part. “We owe these brave men and women so much.  They put their lives on the line every day for us and for our country.  This moment of silence is a way for all Americans to come together, regardless of ideology, and give our veterans the thanks they deserve,” said Congressman Lynch. The “Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act” was the inspiration of the Bendetson family:  Daniel, Michael, and their father, Dr. Peter Bendetson, of Weston, Massachusetts. “It was my privilege to bring forth this bill on behalf of the Bendetsons,” said Congressman Lynch.  “Taking time to give thanks to our brave military is something we can all agree on.  I am grateful to Chairman Miller and Ranking Member Michael Michaud for incorporating my bill into H.R. 2189 and am pleased that it has passed.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=349:veterans-day-ceremony-at-cemetery&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Veterans Day ceremony at cemetery 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=349:veterans-day-ceremony-at-cemeterycatid=6:news-articlesItemid=23 Veterans Day ceremony at cemetery 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062456/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=350:first-wind-begins-solar-power-project-in-warren&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 First Wind begins solar power project in Warren 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy First Wind begins solar power project in Warren WARREN — First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, marked the start last week of construction of its 14 megawatt solar project in the town of Warren. Located at three sites in Warren, First Wind’s solar project will be the second-largest in Massachusetts and, along with a 3 megawatt project in Millbury, represents the company’s first renewable energy projects in its home state and first solar developments. During a groundbreaking ceremony on the project site, First Wind officials were joined by U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Richard K. Sullivan Jr. “I strongly favor an ‘all-of-the above’ energy strategy that utilizes all of America’s natural resources,” Neal said according to a release. “This comprehensive approach has already generated significant investment in our domestic energy industry, helped create jobs, and reduced U.S. dependency on foreign oil. It also reduces air pollution and protects our environment. If we are to become energy independent, ventures like First Wind’s solar project in Warren need to be enthusiastically supported. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts leads the nation in energy efficiency, and this exciting solar project brings us closer to a clean energy future.” First Wind broke ground after securing financing and finalizing a 30-year power purchase agreement with the University of Massachusetts, with the majority of the power generated being delivered to the Lowell and Medical Center campuses. Through these solar projects, UMass will save more than $1 million in annual energy costs, or a total of more than $30 million over the course of the 30-year agreement. Once the solar projects are operational, First Wind will make yearly tax payments to each of the towns – $130,000 annually for Warren and $50,000 annually for Millbury – as well as contribute conservation land within the host communities. In addition, the towns of Millbury and Orange wi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=281 Senator Warren Urges Action to End Too Big to Fail [press_release] 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - In remarks to Americans for Financial Reform and the Roosevelt Institute today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren discussed the actions Congress needs to take to end Too Big to Fail and help prevent future financial crises. "We should not accept a financial system that allows the biggest banks to emerge from a crisis in record-setting shape while working Americans continue to struggle," said Senator Warren in her speech today. "And we should not accept a regulatory system that is so besieged by lobbyists for the big banks that it takes years to deliver rules and then the rules that are delivered are often watered-down and ineffective. "What we need is a system that puts an end to the boom and bust cycle.  A system that recognizes we don't grow this country from the financial sector; we grow this country from the middle class." The full text of Senator Warren's remarks as prepared for delivery is available here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=282 Statement by Senator Warren Following Vote to Proceed to Pharmaceutical Compounding Legislation [press_release] 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today released the following statement after the Senate successfully voted to begin consideration of the Drug Quality and Security Act: "I'm pleased the Senate has voted to consider the Drug Quality and Security Act, which will help regulate the pharmaceutical compounding industry and secure our pharmaceutical supply chain. Because the tragic fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people and made 751 sick just last year originated in our state, regulation of drug compounding is particularly important to the people of Massachusetts. Senator Kennedy fought hard to rein in this industry, and I'm proud to continue his fight. I urge my colleagues to pass this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve public health and safety and to protect families." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=283 Senator Warren Asks CFPB Director Cordray About Agency's Efforts on Veterans Scams, Car Loans [press_release] 2013-11-12 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC – At a Senate Banking Committee hearing today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) asked Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray about the agency’s efforts to protect older veterans from financial scams and to combat auto loan scams.    Senator Warren asked about scams targeting the Department of Veterans Affairs’ “aid and attendance benefit,” which helps pay for the cost of nursing homes and in-home health aides for disabled veterans. “The aid and attendance benefit is a significant way that we show our veterans our appreciation,” said Senator Warren. “And these scams are turning a benefit into something that actually undermines the financial security of our older veterans.”   Recently, Senator Warren held roundtable discussions in Boston and Lowell with CFPB Office of Servicemember Affairs Director Holly Petraeus on financial issues facing servicemembers, veterans, and their families.   During today's hearing, Senator Warren also questioned Director Cordray about protections for consumers purchasing cars. She explained that auto dealers act as intermediaries between car buyers and financial institutions when the buyer is looking for a loan, and all too often, charge consumers a higher interest rate than the quote they received from the financial institution while pocketing the difference.  Although the CFPB has authority to regulate nearly every kind of consumer loan, there is a loophole for car loans.   Senator Warren highlighted a recent Bipartisan Policy Center report recommending Congress close this loophole to give the CFPB authority to take actions that would protect families from being cheated on car loans. “I think the CFPB has done great work, and great work in this area as best it can,” said Senator Warren. “But it makes no sense to me that there should be any exception here for consumers who are being tricked out of billions of dollars every year on car loans.”   Video of Senator Warren’s Q&A at today’s hearing is available here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1073 Congresswoman Tsongas statement on Veterans Day 2013-11-11 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy Congresswoman Tsongas statement on Veterans Day LOWELL, MA – November 11, 2013 – Congresswoman Niki Tsongas released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. “On Veterans Day, we recognize, with gratitude, all Americans who wear, and who’ve worn, the uniform of the United States of America. “In particular, we honor the 3rd district’s proud tradition of service to our country. We are home to generations of veterans who have, without hesitation, answered our country’s call and have returned forever changed from their experience of war, deeply committed to our country’s well-being. “I am proud to carry with me the legacy of these brave men and women as I serve in Congress; particularly in my service on the Armed Services Committee, where I have dedicated my efforts to ensuring our troops have the necessary resources to remain safe, effective and elite. “As co-chair of the Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force, I take seriously my responsibility to support Massachusetts military installations and the men and women who make them so vital to our armed services. This region’s deep military tradition has positioned us to play an important role in America’s military future – a role that is garnering national attention. “In recent weeks I have visited Natick Soldier System Labs to see the cutting-edge technologies they are developing to help protect our servicemembers. Last week, Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh visited Hanscom Air Force Base and MIT’s Lincoln Labs with me to see their innovative work firsthand. And in coming weeks Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno will visit Massachusetts to learn more about the essential development happening here at places like Natick. “Here in Massachusetts we’re utilizing our world-class academic institutions, advanced industry partners, and two of the nation’s leading federally funded research and development centers to explore and create the resources necessary for our soldiers to return home safe and successful. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348:us-rep-richard-neal-talks-government-with-taconic-high-school-class&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 US Rep. Richard Neal talks government with Taconic High School class 2013-11-08 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=348:us-rep-richard-neal-talks-government-with-taconic-high-school-classcatid=6:news-articlesItemid=23 US Rep. Richard Neal talks government with Taconic High School class 2013-11-08 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1070 Congresswoman Tsongas statement urging House vote on ENDA 2013-11-08 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy PRESS RELEASE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN NIKI TSONGAS MASSACHUSETTS FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Contact Michael Hartigan: 202.225.3411 – michael.hartigan@mail.house.gov Congresswoman Tsongas statement urging House vote on ENDA LOWELL, MA – November 8, 2013 – Yesterday, the United States Senate voted 64-32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Reports indicate bipartisan support for ENDA in the House, but in recent days Speaker John Boehner has indicated that he would not bring the bill up in the House for a vote. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas released the following statement urging Speaker Boehner to allow a vote on ENDA in the House. "My late husband Paul was the first U.S. Senator to introduce legislation to ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation. That was more than 30 years ago, in 1979. I agreed with him then and feel just as strongly about championing similar measures today.  "Almost directly after I was elected in 2007, I strongly supported the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act spearheaded by my colleague Congressman Barney Frank in the House of Representatives. While ENDA passed in the House of Representatives in 2007, it did not move in the Senate. "Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed ENDA, marking an important moment in history. It is now time for the House to act, pass ENDA and finally expand protections from employment discrimination for all. Speaker Boehner, for the sake of dignity, justice and equality, let us vote."  #### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-statement-on-senate-passage-of-enda CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ENDA 2013-11-07 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy today released the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) by a vote of 64-32. “Inherent in the ultimate American idea -- that success is built off honest, hard work --  is a promise we make our people that those successes will not be limited based on what we look like, who we love, or where we live. Discrimination in the workplace undermines our principles, our prosperity, and our decency. I urge Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to the House Floor immediately to allow Congress to make good on this country’s promise of liberty and justice for all.” # # #   For Immediate Release:                               November 7, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=280 Senator Warren at NCLC: "There are still too many places where armies of lobbyists are fighting to rig the system" [press_release] 2013-11-07 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Remarks as prepared for delivery Washington, DC – Today at the National Consumer Law Center’s (NCLC) Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered remarks on major improvements made over the last few years in consumer protection and the areas where the playing field is still rigged against hard-working, middle class families. The senator also made the case for government’s role in protecting consumers. “When was the last time you heard someone call for regulators to go easier on companies that want to use lead paint on our children’s toys or leave the safety switches off toasters?” asked Senator Warren, highlighting the critical work of agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration protecting consumers. “There are a lot of regulatory successes, and a lot of people are alive today because of the basic rules of the road NCLC and others have fought for.  But there are still too many places where the world remains complicated and opaque.  There are still too many places where armies of lobbyists are fighting to rig the system so that the public remains in the dark.” Senator Warren used the recent debate on gun control as an example of the National Rifle Association and gun industry lobby trying to keep the public in the dark to slow down efforts against gun violence, even as this “epidemic kills our children, our friends, our neighbors.” She also pointed to the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which lets “corporations spend as much money as they pleased on elections, [and] unleashed a powerful group of millionaires and billionaires who could spend hundreds of millions of dollars to influence outcomes—all in secret.” The senator thanked NCLC for its work on behalf of families all across the country. “We can take steps to level the playing field,” said the senator. “We have succeeded in so many critical areas in the past, and I know we will succeed again in the future.  Reform isn’t easy, but when we succeed – … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1069 Tsongas congratulates Dan Rivera 2013-11-06 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Martello - 978.458.6454   Tsongas congratulates Dan Rivera   November 6, 2013 – Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-3) released the following statement regarding the election of Dan Rivera as Mayor of the City of Lawrence. “I want to congratulate Dan Rivera on his victory last night and look forward to welcoming him as Lawrence’s next mayor.  I endorsed Dan in October because I believed in his vision for this remarkable city.  Yesterday, a majority of Lawrence voters agreed that Dan will bring the right mix of leadership, ideas and opportunity to their city. “Rebuilding the City of Lawrence’s financial well-being will require deep-seated commitment from the mayor’s office.  Dan’s impressive education, commitment to public service both to the country as a veteran and to our community as a member of the City Council, complemented by his tireless advocacy for the city of Lawrence, will help the city continue along the path towards growth.  Moving forward, I am confident Mayor-elect Rivera will have the ability to unify the city and utilize the remarkable potential of its people. “I congratulate Mayor-elect Dan Rivera and look forward to working with him as he writes the next chapter in Lawrence’s storied history.”  #### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=279 Senator Warren Urges Colleagues to Pass ENDA [press_release] 2013-11-06 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Video is available here   Full text of the remarks available here   Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate calling on her colleagues to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would outlaw workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. "Despite the successful efforts in many states to pass nondiscrimination measures," said Senator Warren, "Americans living in over half the country can still be discriminated against in the workplace based on sexual orientation or gender identity. And it happens. Between 15% and 43% of LGBT individuals have reported experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace." The senator recognized the important strides we have taken toward full equality for the LGBT community and argued that "the failure to treat all our citizens with the same dignity is shameful." She highlighted the important workplace protections ENDA would provide to LGBT Americans, and applauded the work of Massachusetts legislators including Senator Ted Kennedy, Congressman Barkey Frank and Senator Paul Tsongas who fought for LGBT equality for decades. "Many have tried hard to reach this day, and our legislators from Massachusetts have long been leaders in the fight...Shortly before his death, in March of 2009, Senator Kennedy joined with Senators Merkley, Collins, and Snowe in what would be his final attempt to push this bipartisan legislation over the finish line," Senator Warren said. "At the time, Senator Kennedy eloquently explained his continuing support for the ENDA by noting that 'the promise of America will never be fulfilled as long as justice is denied to even one among us.' "Those words were true in 1974 when Bella Abzug introduced the Equality Act. Those words were true when the Senate came within one vote of passing ENDA in 1996. Those words were true when Senator Kennedy offered them in 2009. And those words are true today.  "I believe in a world where equal means equal, and tha… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=347:u-s-rep-richard-neal-welcomes-action-against-offshore-tax-avoidance&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 U.S. Rep. Richard Neal welcomes action against offshore tax avoidance 2013-11-05 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=347:u-s-rep-richard-neal-welcomes-action-against-offshore-tax-avoidancecatid=6:news-articlesItemid=23 U.S. Rep. Richard Neal welcomes action against offshore tax avoidance 2013-11-05 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=277 Senator Warren Highlights Massachusetts Health Care at HELP Committee Hearing on Affordable Care Act Implementation [press_release] 2013-11-05 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Video is available here   Washington, DC – At a Senate Health Education Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren compared Massachusetts' health reform launch to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace, including similar technical problems, enrollment trends and cost benefits. Senator Warren explained that in 2007, Massachusetts' website experienced technical problems that required a "tech surge" to fix. She questioned Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner about the HealthCare.gov website and noted that in Massachusetts, "we stayed focused on what mattered - our conviction that no one deserved to be bankrupt or shut out of the system when they got sick." The Senator called on Administrator Tavenner to describe the administration's projections about the enrollment trends, and the impacts that the technological problems with the website might have on those trends. "Our enrollment period for subsidized insurance lasted almost a full year, and yet it was only in the last month that 20% of the total pool got themselves enrolled. People signing up for unsubsidized insurance had a shorter period of time, and yet over a quarter of them waited until the last month to get enrolled," said Senator Warren, explaining that regardless of the length of an enrollment period, consumers tend to wait to sign up until the end. Senator Warren also discussed the struggles of the health care industry before the ACA, "costs exploded, insurance companies discriminated against people with preexisting conditions, too many consumers and patients - including those with insurance - were threatened with financial ruin if they got sick." The senator touted the elimination of lifetime coverage limits and of insurance companies' ability to discriminate against consumers with pre-existing conditions and encouraged fixing these systems so that families across the country have the health care they need, like f… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-announces-november-office-hours-for-fall-river-and-taunton CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER OFFICE HOURS FOR FALL RIVER AND TAUNTON 2013-11-04 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy today announced the November schedule for his staff’s office hours in Fall River and Taunton. During office hours, one of the Congressman’s caseworkers will be available to speak with constituents.   For the month of November, Congressman Kennedy’s Fall River satellite office will be open from 10:30AM to 12:30PM on November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21. The satellite office is located in Room 318 at Fall River City Hall.   Taunton office hours will be held on November 21 from 11:30AM-1:30PM at the Department of Human Services/Taunton Council on Aging (30 Olney Street).   “Office hours in Fall River and Taunton are a critical part of our constituent outreach across the southern part of the 4th District,” said Congressman Kennedy. “By holding regular office hours in both cities we hope to ensure that Fall River, Taunton, and the surrounding communities have consistent access to the resources our office can provide.”   Congressman Kennedy’s local office hours are open to constituents across the 4th District. No appointment is necessary. For questions or additional information please call (617) 332-3333 or visit the Congressman’s website at https://kennedy.house.gov/.     # # #   For Immediate Release:                               November 4, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-brings-tour-34-to-hopedale-bellingham-and-millis CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY BRINGS 'TOUR 34' TO HOPEDALE, BELLINGHAM AND MILLIS 2013-11-04 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that he will continue his fall schedule for ‘Tour 34’ by holding constituent office hours in Hopedale, Bellingham and Millis this Saturday, November 9. The Congressman has brought ‘Tour 34’ to communities across the 4th District this year as part of his ongoing commitment to hold constituent office hours in all 34 cities and towns by the end of 2013. “Tour 34 continues to be a successful way to connect with residents across the district, and we look forward to continuing our fall schedule by bringing our resources to Hopedale, Bellingham and Millis,” said Congressman Kennedy. “We remain committed to ensuring that every community in the 4th District has access to the services our office can provide.” The schedule for office hours on Saturday, November 9 is as follows: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Bancroft Memorial Library 50 Hopedale Street Hopedale, MA 11:30AM – 12:30PM Bellingham Public Library 100 Blackstone Street Bellingham, MA 1:00PM – 2:00PM Millis Public Library 961 Main Street Millis, MA Congressman Kennedy’s local office hours are open to constituents across the 4th District. No appointment is necessary. For questions or additional information please call (617) 332-3333 or visit the Congressman’s website at https://kennedy.house.gov/tour-34. # # #   For Immediate Release:                               November 4, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=276 Senators Warren, Markey, Begich and Congressmen Tierney, Keating Hold Listening Session on Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization, Issues Facing Fishermen [press_release] 2013-11-04 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy BOSTON, MA - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren hosted a listening session today with Senator Begich (D-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Senator Edward J. Markey, and Congressmen John Tierney and Bill Keating on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), which is up for reauthorization this year.  Warren, Begich, Markey, Tierney, and Keating heard from panelists including members of the Massachusetts fishing industry, shore side businesses and the local marine science community. They discussed challenges facing the fishing industry, how marine science and fisheries management systems can be improved to sustain the fishing culture and way of life for future generations, and the industry's priorities going into the reauthorization process. "The fishing industry is a key part of Massachusetts' history, our economy, and our future," said Senator Warren. "We are at a key moment in determining what will happen with our fishermen and with our fishing communities, and we recognize the importance of good policy coming from Washington. I am very grateful to Senator Begich for taking the time to hear and learn about the various problems facing the northeast and I thank him for his pledge to work together with our federal delegation to improve Magnuson-Stevens and help Massachusetts' fishing families." "As I've visited Gloucester, New Bedford and the Cape, I've heard the concern in peoples' voices that our centuries old fishing industry might finally be grounded, and I heard more of those concerns today," said Senator Markey. "But our fishermen have never been known to give up easily.  The perseverance that the Red Sox showed in going from last to world champions is in the makeup of all the captains and crew members who make their living from the sea. By working together, we can keep this important economic and cultural industry alive and thriving for generations to come." "Over the past several years the fishing industry in Massachus… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/massachusetts-congressional-delegation-announces-resolution-on-boston-red-sox MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES RESOLUTION ON BOSTON RED SOX WORLD SERIES VICTORY 2013-11-01 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC - The Massachusetts Congressional Delegation today announced a resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on their 2013 World Series victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, honoring past and present Red Sox legends for their contributions to the Red Sox organization, thanking the world championship team for their dedication to the City of Boston and all of Red Sox Nation, and recognizing the players' embodiment of 'Boston Strong.' The resolution will be introduced in the United States Senate and House of Representatives by the Massachusetts delegation and other members from New England. The full text of the resolution is below: Title: Congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2013 World Series. Whereas, on October 30, 2013, the Boston Red Sox won the 2013 World Series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals; Whereas the Boston Red Sox won the World Series before the Fenway Faithful for the first time since 1918, igniting the city with pride; Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals demonstrated sportsmanship, skill, and perseverance; Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals are recognized for their phenomenal effort and success throughout the 2013 baseball season, posting a record of 97-65 and winning their fourth National League pennant in 10 years; Whereas Boston's victory marks their third world title in 10 years and their 8th world title in the treasured and beloved Red Sox team's 113-year history; Whereas the Red Sox players and staff showed the most advanced skill, heart, and grit through the entire regular season and postseason, winning the American League Division Series, the American League Championship Series, and the World Series; Whereas the Red Sox made history and showed tremendous resilience in becoming the first team to win the World Series after losing at least 93 games the previous year; Whereas the 2013 team will be remembered for the inspiration they drew from the city of Boston, the joy they brought to the city and the region, and their embodiment of "Boston Strong"; Whereas the Red Sox p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221062429/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=346:pittsfield-cuts-ribbon-on-airport-improvement-project&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Pittsfield Cuts Ribbon On Airport Improvement Project 2013-11-01 2013 2013-11 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy Pittsfield Cuts Ribbon On Airport Improvement Project   By Andy McKeever Thursday, October 31, 2013   PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Five mayors, two congressmen and too many local and state politicians to count have worked on the improvement project at the airport. On Thursday, after 15 years, government officials on all levels joined in the ribbon cutting on the completed $22 million project. "There are very few projects of this magnitude that go easily," former U.S. Rep. John Olver said at Thursday's ribbon cutting. "Federal dollars are short. State dollars are short ... But, it's done. It's done and with luck we can use it here for great economic advantages." Olver helped usher in $6 million from the Federal Aviation Administration, which was combined with $13.5 million from the state Department of Transportation and $3 million from the city. He remember his first conversation with Jeffrey Cook in 1998 when city and business officials first began pushing for the project. Then the goal was to complete it by 2004. "It got tough. Budgets got tough. It was tough to get money together on the federal level since 2000," Olver said, but then there was a "window of opportunity" in 2008 with the federal stimulus package. Olver served as chairman of the transportation subcommittee, which worked on appropriations of that package. The first batch of funding was earmarked toward the project and ground was broken in 2010. "[Olver] got the project started, funded, funded again and funded again," said former Mayor James Ruberto, adding that on top of that Olver needed to field numerous phone calls from a "worry wart" of a mayor (himself). "It is a great win because it shows that an aggressive government, working together, can improve the lives and conditions of people all over this commonwealth and this country," he said before delivering his well known, "it's a great day for Pittsfield." The project was hotly debated and Ruberto credited residents, the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and every governmental agency for finally… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=272 Senator Warren Urges Swift Confirmation of Congressman Mel Watt as Federal Housing Finance Agency Director [press_release] 2013-10-31 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Video of the Senator’s Remarks   Washington, DC – In remarks on the floor of the United States Senate today, Senator Elizabeth Warren urged her colleagues to confirm Congressman Mel Watt’s nomination to be the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Senator Warren called for an end to “obstruction for obstruction’s sake,” and stressed the importance of a confirmed Director and strong FHFA to bolster the recovery of the housing market and provide certainty to the agency, which has been led by an Acting Director for four years.   “One of the people who could make an important difference in helping the housing market back to full health is the Director of the FHFA,” said Senator Warren. “The FHFA oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Between them, Fannie and Freddie back the vast majority of mortgages in the country, which means right now the FHFA has enormous influence over the American housing market.  The FHFA has the tools to help homeowners who continue to struggle following the 2008 financial crisis, and it has the tools to help accelerate our economic recovery.”   “Congressman Watt has worked hard to level the playing field for consumers, but he is no ideologue,” she continued. “I’ve worked with him for many years now and I have seen first-hand that he is a thoughtful policymaker. He can see problems coming, and when he does, he seeks common ground and works hard to develop real solutions. As Congress looks at ways to fix Fannie and Freddie and steady the housing market, Congressman Watt’s practical approach is exactly what the FHFA needs.”   The senator condemned obstructionists who are trying to stop a simple up or down vote in the Senate on Congressman Watt’s nomination. “Why wouldn’t they want strong leadership in an agency that has been thrust into such a critical role in the economy?  It just doesn’t make sense – not to the people who know Mel and not to the people who want to put this economy back on track,” said Senator Warren.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=271 Senator Warren's Statement on the Anniversary of Supplemental Security Income [press_release] 2013-10-30 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today released the following statement on the anniversary of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Forty-one years ago today, SSI was signed into law as part of amendments to the Social Security Act. "For 41 years, SSI has been a lifeline for low-income older Americans and people who can't work because of disabilities. We have an obligation to support and strengthen this critical program, which helps millions of people make ends meet. We should take steps to improve SSI so that everyone who needs it can access these important benefits, and that we're doing all we can to lift people out of poverty." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1066 Tsongas subcommittee demands progress on protecting gains for Afghan women 2013-10-29 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy PRESS RELEASE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN NIKI TSONGAS MASSACHUSETTS THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Contact Michael Hartigan: 202.225.3411 ~ michael.hartigan@mail.house.gov Tsongas subcommittee demands progress on protecting gains for Afghan women WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing regarding the protection of Afghan women’s rights in a post-U.S. withdrawal environment. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, the top Democrat on the O&I Subcommittee, requested this hearing to discuss the military’s plan regarding Afghan women’s rights and led the questioning along with Chairwoman Martha Roby (R-AL). Congresswoman Tsongas has been a longtime advocate for protecting the significant gains women and girls have made in Afghanistan since the United States first began military operations there. She has made five trips to Afghanistan, most recently in May of 2013, to meet with American troops, military officials and Afghan leaders to discuss multiple issues, including protecting the gains in women’s rights. Tsongas and Roby recently penned a joint Op-Ed for the Wall Street Journal calling on the military to form a comprehensive plan for protecting these gains for Afghan women and outlining the importance that this issue has for the long-term wellbeing of Afghanistan and our own national security. At the hearing, Tsongas emphasized the need for recruitment and retention of women in some of the most important avenues of Afghan society, such as the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the Afghan National Police (ANP). She also questioned the witnesses about reconstruction funding that had been set aside for women and girls programming and how such spending can be better monitored and overseen more effectively. “Today’s hearing was important not just to identify the challenges we already know exist, but rather to drill down into the specific methods and plan for how we can get and secure results,” said Congresswoman T… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tsongas.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1067 Tsongas highlights work at Hanscom Air Force Base during Armed Services Hearing 2013-10-29 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Niki Tsongas T000465 tsongas.house.gov     legacy PRESS RELEASE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN NIKI TSONGAS MASSACHUSETTS THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Contact Michael Hartigan: 202.225.3411 – michael.hartigan@mail.house.gov Tsongas highlights work at Hanscom Air Force Base during Armed Services Hearing WASHINGTON, DC – October 29, 2013 – Today, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas discussed next-generation military technologies being developed by Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts during an Armed Services Committee hearing on reforming the Department of Defense acquisitions process. Congresswoman Tsongas questioned witnesses on how the Pentagon can leverage high-tech regions to partner with the government in financing and producing the next-generation technology needed for our servicemembers to best meet future challenges. Hanscom Air Force Base is situated in a dense cluster of world-class academic institutions, advanced industry partners, and two of our nation’s leading federally funded research and development centers.  This unique ecosystem has led to the development of some of the Department of Defense’s world-class radar and surveillance capabilities.  Additionally, Hanscom AFB oversees cyber acquisition, which is a new and complex threat that requires cutting edge advancements.  Massachusetts continues to invest in some of the best cyber minds and resources in the world.  Combined with the talented workforce at Hanscom, this partnership will provide long term value in confronting our cyber challenges.  Witnesses included Mr. Pierre Chao, Senior Associate, International Security Program, Center for International and Strategic Studies; Mr. Paul Francis, Managing Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management, U.S. Government Accountability Office; Mr. Moshe Schwartz, Specialist in Defense Acquisition Policy, Congressional Research Service; The Honorable Dov Zakheim, Former Undersecretary of Defense. Video of the Congresswoman’s full discussion at the hearing can be found here. #### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=269 Senator Warren Lays Out Housing Finance Reform Priorities in MBA Remarks [press_release] 2013-10-29 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Remarks as prepared for delivery are available here Washington, DC - In remarks to the Mortgage Bankers Association today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren laid out her priorities for housing finance reform.  She stressed the importance of preserving the elements of the American housing finance system that promote widespread home ownership while putting in place safeguards that reduce systemic risk in the housing market.  The Senator also talked about increasing access to mortgage loan modifications, reducing unnecessary foreclosures, and designing a housing finance system that does not exacerbate Too Big to Fail. Senator Warren explained that "aligning the interests of servicers, trustees, and investors in both the guaranteed and the private-label markets is critical because it will have an impact on the size and depth of any housing downturn. Increasing beneficial loan modifications and reducing unnecessary foreclosures can be the difference between a short, mild downturn and a lengthy, nationwide crisis."  She emphasized that "either collectively or individually, issuers of mortgage-backed securities that are government-guaranteed should have a clear and enforceable duty to serve the entire primary market." In outlining catalysts of the crisis, the Senator also made clear that while government sponsored enterprises made major mistakes that cost taxpayers, Fannie and Freddie's affordable housing goals were not to blame for crisis' underlying cause. Senator Warren made the case for protecting the role of smaller financial institutions in housing finance because, "a housing market dominated by a handful of Too Big to Fail institutions would reduce access to mortgages in rural and poorer urban areas. It would also increase systemic risk and reduce innovation and customization in the primary market.  Any future housing finance system must ensure not only that smaller lenders can sell their loans into the secondary market, but also that they can do so at competitive rates and remain viable players in the prima… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=270 Members of Massachusetts Delegation Join Bipartisan Coalition, Introduce Bill to Protect Homeowners From Flood Insurance Rate Spike [press_release] 2013-10-29 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, and Representatives John Tierney (MA-6), Stephen Lynch (MA-8), Niki Tsongas (MA-3) and William Keating (MA-9) today joined a bipartisan coalition of members to introduce the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which will protect millions of homeowners from facing huge flood insurance premium rate hikes and require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete an affordability study and propose real solutions to address affordability issues before any flood insurance premiums can be raised in the future. The bill includes a provision to compensate homeowners who successfully appeal their inclusion in new flood maps and are granted new elevation certificates, which Senator Warren advocated at a recent Banking Committee hearing with FEMA. "Families shouldn't be slammed by unexpected and unaffordable rate hikes while FEMA is still trying to figure out if its maps are accurate," said Senator Warren. "I'm pleased to join colleagues on both sides of the aisle to call for a commonsense, one-year delay, which will give FEMA time to complete an affordability study and properly implement the new rates. This legislation will help families in Massachusetts and across the country." One year ago today, Superstorm Sandy destroyed homes and businesses along the Atlantic coast," said Senator Markey. "But the costs of stronger storms and more frequent flooding should not be borne by those that are least able to afford it, including innocent business and homeowners in Massachusetts. When I met with community members in the North and South Shore, I heard grave concerns that rate increases could mean the loss of homes and the shuttering of businesses. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that we have addressed the affordability of the flood insurance rate increases before any crippling flood insurance rate increases go into effect. I thank my colleagues, especially Senators Menendez, Isakson, Landrieu and Merkley, for their leadersh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=345:springfield-police-to-use-1-million-justice-department-grant-to-combat-crime-in-south-end&catid=6:news-articles&Itemid=23 Springfield police to use $1 million Justice Department grant to combat crime in South End 2013-10-28 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 neal.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today announced a bipartisan agreement relating to Medicare “extenders,” policies that expire unless Congress acts. Congress last extended these policies in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) in 2015. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
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https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=266 Senator Warren Applauds New CFPB Protections for Consumers Sending Money Abroad [press_release] 2013-10-28 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren today applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a new rule the agency issued to protect American consumers making electronic money transfers to foreign individuals and companies, known as “remittance transfers.” Until the CFPB was tasked with issuing rules around transfers abroad, there were no protections for remittances. These rules, which go into effect today, will give consumers new confidence that the money they send is the amount that will be received. “People sending money to loved ones abroad shouldn't get surprised by hidden fees and frustrated by errors that don't get fixed,” said Senator Warren. “The CFPB’s new rules help consumers see prices and risks upfront so they can shop for the best deal, and remittance providers will be held accountable for investigating and addressing errors when they occur. I applaud the CFPB for the steps they’re taking to make transfers reliable and secure, and protect consumers from financial fraud.” The new rules apply to remittance transfers that are over $15, made by an American consumer and sent to a person or company in a foreign country. The rules include a cancellation window following a transfer, requirements for companies to investigate reported problems and grant refunds if agreements are not met, and requirements for companies to take responsibility for mismanaged transfers by their employees. Consumers sending remittance transfers are also entitled to receive disclosures regarding cost and delivery, including the final exchange rates, fees, and amount of money in the recipient’s local currency. As Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury for the CFPB, Warren prioritized efforts to tackle fraud in remittance transfers and oversaw early work behind these new protections. For a fact sheet on the final remittance transfer rule, visit the CFPB’s website here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=267 Senator Warren Calls on Congress to Double NIH Funding, Promotes Critical Government Investments in Scientific Research [press_release] 2013-10-28 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Remarks as prepared for delivery are available here BOSTON, MA - In remarks to the Boston Chamber of Commerce today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren called on Congress to double funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and stressed the importance of supporting innovation and basic scientific research. "What drives the Massachusetts economy - and the American economy - is innovation," said Senator Warren. "Innovation makes us soar. And government-supported research is a critical first step in generating that innovation." "When it comes to the economy and the budget, refusing to invest in the NIH is the budgetary equivalent of cutting off your feet to save money on shoes," said Senator Warren. Studies have shown that increasing public investment in basic biomedical research directly increases the number of new drugs on the market. "I am reaching out to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to build support for a renewed commitment to innovation. We need two things: to double our investment in scientific and biomedical research -- and to create more year-to-year certainty for that funding. "I know some will say that we cannot afford to double our investments in medical research. They are wrong. Research creates economic growth. It reduces health care costs. It creates a better life for our people.  And yet, the success rate for NIH grants has dropped by nearly 50% over the last 10 years. That makes no sense. There is good work to be done-work to save lives and work to boost our economy. We cannot afford NOT to increase our investments in medical research." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=268 Markey, Warren, Ayotte, Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Honor Glen A. Doherty and Tyrone Woods, Heroes Killed in Libyan Consulate Attack [press_release] 2013-10-28 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington (October 28, 2013) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (Ore.) today introduced legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Glen A. Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to the nation. Doherty and Woods, both former combat-decorated Navy SEALS, were killed in the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in September 2012. Doherty was a native of Winchester, Massachusetts and Woods a native of Portland, Oregon.   “Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods’ commitment to country and distinguished service made them American heroes and examples of excellence that will endure forever,” said Senator Markey. “I am proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to honor their courage with the Congressional Gold Medal. These warriors made the ultimate sacrifice, and their memories will live on as an inspiration to all for their bravery and commitment to our nation.”   “Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods selflessly gave their lives in the service of our country, and we should honor their sacrifice,” said Senator Warren. “As former Navy SEALs, Glen and Tyrone demonstrated incredible courage throughout their careers. During combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and while protecting our diplomats abroad, their brave actions helped keep Americans safe. I am proud to support legislation to recognize their heroic service with the Congressional Gold Medal.”   “Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods served our nation with great distinction and bravery,” said Senator Ayotte. “In the September 11, 2012, terrorist attack in Benghazi, they made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and this medal represents the deep gratitude of a nation that will never forget their heroic service and profound sacrifice.”   “Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty died defending American diplomats, and awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal is the proper way to recognize their distinguished service and sacrifice,” said Senator Wyden. “… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/sens-brown-blunt-and-reps-reed-kennedy-announce-endorsements-from-national SENS. BROWN, BLUNT, AND REPS. REED, KENNEDY ANNOUNCE ENDORSEMENTS FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS, SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL FOR LANDMARK, BIPARTISAN MANUFACTURING BILL 2013-10-25 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), and U.S. Reps. Tom Reed (NY-23) and Joe Kennedy (MA-4) announced that both the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) endorsed their bipartisan legislation, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013. Their landmark bill would establish a Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NMI) to position the United States, once again, as the global leader in advanced manufacturing and ensure that the U.S. can out-innovate the rest of the world while creating thousands of high-paying, high-tech manufacturing jobs.   “I appreciate the support from these industry associations who represent several Ohio companies. Small and medium companies play a critical role in manufacturing supply chains, and their competiveness is crucial to our economy,” Brown said. “By partnering with universities, community colleges, workers, and the public sector, members of NAM and SEMI can transform American manufacturing. In order for our country to maintain its competitive edge and help rebuild the middle class, we need to give greater support to our manufacturing sector, and our bipartisan bill is a big step forward.”   “I’m pleased to see these industry associations support the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act,” Blunt said. “Missouri is home to world class research institutions and innovative manufacturers, large and small – many of which are represented by organizations such as NAM and SEMI. This bipartisan bill will create an important network of partnerships to bolster private sector job creation and encourage more manufacturing innovation in Missouri and nationwide.” “The strong support we’re receiving for our manufacturing bill is a testament to the bill’s mission of revitalizing American manufacturing competitiveness,” Reed said. “As co-chair of the House Manufacturing Caucus, I hear from manufacturers of all sizes about the need to facilitate… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://web.archive.org/web/20140221053922/http://neal.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2:biography&catid=21:other&Itemid=7 Biography 2013-10-25 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Richard Neal N000015 web.archive.org     legacy Biography Congressman Richard E. Neal represents the First Congressional District of Massachusetts in the United States Congress. Richard Neal was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 14, 1949 and was raised and educated in the City of Springfield. He is a 1972 graduate of American International College, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and was a member of the National Honor Society. He received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Hartford in 1976. Richard Neal was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1988. He is a senior member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. He also serves on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. Congressman Neal is the dean of both the Massachusetts Delegation and the New England Congressional Delegation. He is a long-time guest lecturer at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and a Trustee at Mount Holyoke College. He is a National Trustee of John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. He served as the Mayor of the City of Springfield from 1984 to 1988, and was highlighted in Newsweek Magazine for his many accomplishments as mayor. Congressman Neal has been a lead sponsor of legislation to prevent American companies from moving offshore to avoid paying U.S. taxes. He has sponsored legislation that would increase the national savings rate by encouraging the use of individual retirement accounts, and has worked to make health care and tuition expenses tax deductible for middle class people. He successfully led the charge to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for middle-class families in America. He has a long legislative history of fighting to preserve and protect Medicare and Social Security. Congressman Neal is an At-Large Whip for the House Democrats. He is a co-chairman of the New England Congressional Caucus, where he advocates for the uni… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=265 Warren, Markey, Keating and Kennedy Announce Major Storm Mitigation Grants for Massachusetts [press_release] 2013-10-25 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, and Representatives Bill Keating and Joe Kennedy III today announced that Massachusetts has been awarded major grants from the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support storm mitigation efforts. Salt marsh and wetland restoration and flood resilience projects in Dartmouth, Chatham, Harwich, Yarmouth and Taunton will receive more than $10.4 million in total funding. "These grants will support important efforts to preserve the Commonwealth's coastal areas and restore our natural storm barriers," said Senator Warren. "I'm very glad Massachusetts has received this significant funding, which will help strengthen community resilience before disaster strikes to better protect us from future storms." "Massachusetts's unique and treasured coastal areas will benefit from this important storm mitigation funding. As we approach the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, we must do everything we can to build resilience in our coastal communities and strengthen our marshland and beaches to ensure we are prepared for future storms," said Senator Markey. "These projects not only help protect and preserve our natural habitats, they will also create jobs and put revenue right back into our local economy," said Congressman Keating. "These grants are a great win for Southeastern Massachusetts." "Massachusetts' coastal communities are among our most extraordinary, but at times our most vulnerable," said Congressman Kennedy. "These grants will bring much needed protection to the cities and towns across our Commonwealth that are susceptible to natural disasters and extreme weather. Along the Mill River, the funds will reduce the risk of floods and minimize the damage that they can cause to businesses, households and neighborhoods in the Greater Taunton Area." As part of the funding awarded to Massachusetts, $2,277,000 will be used to directly restore 11.6 acres of salt marsh lost for nearly 100 years, and will protect th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://keating.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=250:11-11-keating-to-house-annual-veterans-breakfast&catid=14&Itemid=13 11/11: Keating to House Annual Veterans Breakfast 2013-10-24 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Bill Keating K000375 keating.house.gov     legacy ABOUT BILL Bills pragmatic approach has made him a consensus builder amongst Members of both parties. He has emerged as a national expert on homeland security, led the Congressional Investigation into the Boston Marathon attacks, introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to prevent prescription drug abuse, and fought to ensure our seniors, veterans, and students receive the support they deserve. READ MORE 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.warren.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=264 Senator Warren Highlights Enforcement Record of SIGTARP, Questions Fed, SEC, OCC [press_release] 2013-10-23 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Elizabeth Warren W000817 www.warren.senate.gov     legacy PDF of the full letter is available here WASHINGTON, DC - Today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Chairman Ben Bernanke of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), Chair Mary Jo White of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Comptroller Thomas Curry of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to request information about the enforcement records of their agencies between 2009 and 2012. "According to a recent analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the crisis cost the United States up to $14 trillion in lost economic productivity," writes Senator Warren. "While we must continue working to create jobs and accelerate our economic recovery, we also must look back to ensure that those who engaged in illegal activity during the crisis and its aftermath are held accountable." In the letter, Senator Warren highlights the enforcement record of the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP), which is responsible for overseeing the bailouts of the financial industry and whose enforcement staff and budget from 2009-2012 were only a fraction of those at the Fed, SEC and OCC. The letter specifically requests: 1.       The number of individuals your agency has charged criminally, including the number of senior officials you have charged; 2.       The number of criminal convictions your agency has obtained; 3.       The number of prison sentences your agency has secured; 4.       The number of individuals your agency has charged civilly, including the number of senior officers you have charged; 5.       The number of individuals your agency has suspended or permanently banned from working in the financial industry or elsewhere; and 6.       The total amount of funds your agency has obtained through civil judgment or orders of restitution. "There have been some landmark settlements in recent weeks for which your agencies and others deserve substantial credit," Senator Warren writes. "However, a great dea… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-announces-congressional-youth-cabinet CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH CABINET 2013-10-21 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that his office will be establishing a Congressional Youth Cabinet for the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts.  Two students from each high school in the district have been nominated by their schools to participate in the Youth Cabinet, which will advise Congressman Kennedy on issues affecting young people, their families and their communities.     “From the rising costs of college tuition to the potential of STEM education and the dangers of bullying, it is important that our youth have a voice in the discussions that will shape their future,” said Congressman Kennedy. “This Cabinet will ensure that students across the 4th District are engaged in the issues that affect them most and will give them the opportunity to play an active role in finding solutions. I look forward to starting the conversation with the Cabinet on Saturday and continuing to work together throughout the school year.” The first meeting of the Cabinet will be this Saturday, October 26 from 9:30AM-11:00AM at King Philip High School in Wrentham (201 Franklin Street).   For questions or additional information please call (508) 431-1110 or visit the Congressman’s website. # # #   For Immediate Release:                               October 21, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-brings-tour-34-to-milford-hopktinon-and-medfield CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY BRINGS 'TOUR 34' TO MILFORD, HOPKTINON AND MEDFIELD 2013-10-21 2013 2013-10 Democrat House MA Joseph Kennedy K000379 kennedy.house.gov     legacy Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that he will continue his fall schedule for ‘Tour 34’ by holding constituent office hours in Milford, Hopkinton and Medfield this Saturday, October 26. The Congressman has brought ‘Tour 34’ to communities across the 4th District this year as part of his ongoing commitment to hold constituent office hours in all 34 cities and towns by the end of 2013. “Tour 34 continues to be a successful way to connect with residents across the district, and we look forward to continuing our fall schedule by bringing our resources to Milford, Hopkinton and Medfield,” said Congressman Kennedy. “We remain committed to ensuring that every community in the 4th District has access to the services our office can provide.” The schedule for office hours on Saturday, October 26 is as follows: 11:00AM – 12:00PM Milford Town Library 80 Spruce Street Milford, MA 12:30PM – 1:30PM Bill’s Pizza 14 Main Street Hopkinton, MA 2:00PM – 3:00PM Medfield Public Library 468 Main Street Medfield, MA Congressman Kennedy’s local office hours are open to constituents across the 4th District. No appointment is necessary. For questions or additional information please call (617) 332-3333 or visit the Congressman’s website at https://kennedy.house.gov/tour-34. # # #   For Immediate Release:                               October 21, 2013 Contact:                                                  Emily Browne                                                               (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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