U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Thursday January 30, 2025 ( 12 items ) |
At Hearing, Warren Slams RFK Jr. for Dangerous Conflicts of Interest, Profiting From Anti-Vaccine Conspiracies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Warren Slams RFK Jr. for Dangerous Conflicts of Interest, Profiting From Anti-Vaccine Conspiracies
Kennedy answers raise fresh questions about his ethics agreement
Kennedy could profit from anti-vaccine lawsuits he can influence as Health Secretary
Warren: "Kennedy can kill off access to vaccines and make millions of dollars while he does it...Kids might die, but Robert Kenn
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Democratic Whip Katherine Clark Announces Staff Promotions Across Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Whip Katherine Clark Announces Staff Promotions Across Leadership Team
REVERE, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced the promotion of several seasoned staff members who will now be serving in elevated roles.
"This is a team of dedicated public servants committed to House Democrats' mission of lowering costs and ensuring all Americans can get ahead," said W
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Neal Announces $9.9 Million in Federal Funding for Springfield Public Schools' Clean Bus Network
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Announces $9.9 Million in Federal Funding for Springfield Public Schools' Clean Bus Network
Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sonia E. Dinnall to announce a $9,908,555.00 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program to support the acquisition of
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Neal Statement on Trump Administration Rescinding OMB Memo & Federal Judge Granting Restraining Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on Trump Administration Rescinding OMB Memo & Federal Judge Granting Restraining Order
Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after President Trump announced his administration would be rescinding the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo and Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. granted a restraining order against the pause in federal funding.
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Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Warren Issues Statement on Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2025, on interest rates:
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With his decision today, Chair Powell is putting Americans' jobs at risk and making it more difficult for families across the country to afford a home or pay off their credit card bill.
President Trump inherited a strong economy, but costs are still too high for too many families.
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Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Warren Warren, All Committee Democrats Vote Against Advancing Trump HUD Nominee Scott Turner After Failure to Provide Committee With FBI Background Check
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Warren was Prepared to Support Turner's Nomination
Rushing Turner's Confirmation Vote Without FBI Background Check Broke with Committee Practice
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and all Committee Democrats v
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Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Warren, Rep. Auchincloss Investigate Trump Meme Coins
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Raise Concerns About Consumer Ripoffs, Foreign Influence-Peddling, Conflicts of Interest
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Representative Jake Auchincloss, Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, wrote to th
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Senator Markey Decries Trump Pardons for Violent January 6 Insurrectionists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Decries Trump Pardons for Violent January 6 Insurrectionists
Washington (January 28, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today on President Trump's pardons for violent January 6 insurrectionists. Yesterday, Senator Markey joined the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing a resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found
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Senators Markey and Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senators Markey and Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles
Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (January 29, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today reintroduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legisl
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Sens. Warren, Reed Call Out Big Banks for Pocketing Extra Interest Rate Returns on Customers' Savings Accounts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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While customers are struggling with inflation, big banks are charging them high rates and collectively raking in $1 trillion in record profits
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), member of the Senate Co
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Trahan Statement on Trump's Funding Freeze Retreat
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Statement on Trump's Funding Freeze Retreat
LOWELL, MA - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of House Democratic Leadership issued the following statement after President Donald Trump rescinded his order to withhold federal funding for Medicare, community health centers, SNAP, rental assistance, and other important programs:
"Today, after immense public pressure, Donald T
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Warren Statement on Hegseth Directing DoD IG to Go After Gen. Milley
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Statement on Hegseth Directing DoD IG to Go After Gen. Milley
Washington, D.C. - Newly-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly directed the new DoD Inspector General to investigate and potentially strip General Mark Milley of a star in retirement due to his refusal to blindly defer to President Donald Trump in his first term. In written responses to Senator Warren duri
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