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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 6 items )  

"An economy that brings everyone along": Whip Clark Underscores Democratic Agenda Following Reelection As Whip
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Following her reelection to House Democratic Leadership, Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and the entire Leadership team to reaffirm House Democrats' mission: fighting for working families. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "House Democrats we stand united in a single mission: building an America where every single person has a  more

At Gathering of Climate Leaders for COP29, Markey, Badum, Galvez Lead More than 130 International Lawmakers in Global Legislators' Call Against the Proliferation of Fossil Gas Export Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Letter Text (PDF) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, partnered with Representative Lisa Badum of Germany and Senator Rosa Galvez of Canada to lead over 130 leaders from around the world in sending an open letter during this year's United Nations global climate conference, COP29, urging world leaders   more

Markey, Pallone Reflect on COP29, Stress Need to for Azerbaijan to Establish Peace with Armenia and Address Human Rights Record
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Washington (November 18, 2024) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) held a media availability today upon returning from the 29th annual international climate change conference, COP29. Last month, Senator Markey and Congressman Pallone led a letter to the State Department asking Secretary Antony Blinken to press for the immediate and unconditional release of all  more

Pressley, DWC Condemn Increase in Hateful, Sexist Rhetoric Online
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Policy Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, joined the Democratic Women's Caucus in issuing the following statement condemning the recent increase in hateful, sexist rhetoric online following the election results. "As members of the Democratic Women's Caucus, we are deeply alarmed by the recent increase in online abuse directed at girls and women. Since E  more

Trahan Re-Elected to House Democratic Leadership
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after her re-election to House Democratic Leadership: "I'm grateful to colleagues for their support to continue serving as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. Together, we will work to rebuild trust with working families, defend our values, and  more

Warren, Blumenthal Take on Private Equity and Corporate Consolidation in Pet Care, Open Investigation into Mars' Impact on Pet Owners, Veterinary Workers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent two letters regarding the impact of private equity and large corporations in veterinary care, to JAB Holding Company (JAB) and to Mars Petcare (Mars), a subsidiary of Mars, Inc., respectively. The senators' first letter addresses the private equity firm JAB's response to the senators' initial outreach in August 2024. The s  more