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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Friday April 26, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Congressman Moulton released the following statement after the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey on Wednesday: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr., and will miss him in our regular service on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee together. Never too self-important to compliment a colleague, I always hoped for his approval when I spoke. He  more

Warren Calls Out Ineffectiveness of VA's Privatized Disability Rating Exams, Pushes for Review of Private Contractors' Service Quality
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Veterans Face Delays and Denials of Benefits due to Private Contractors Inadequate Exams Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calling out the failures of contracted veterans' compensation and pension (C&P) examinations, following disturbing reports of inadequate and unprofessional treatment of Massachusetts veterans at facilities in the state. Sena  more

Warren Statement on National Security Supplemental Package
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement on the passage of the national security supplemental package: "This funding delivers long overdue support for Ukraine as it defends its democracy against Russia's invasion. I visited Kyiv, witnessing firsthand the courage of the Ukrainian people who will lose this war if we fail to provide assistance. This package a  more

Whip Clark Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.: "Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. was a steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey and a shining example of the compassionate, people-first leadership our nation deserves. "Following in his father's trailblazing footsteps, Congressman Payne, Jr. devoted himsel  more