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Just recently, I introduced an amendment to the comprehensive immigration reform bill. That offers protections for immigrant families and children who are caught in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raids. The destruction of families left in the wake of the raid in New Bedford, MA should never happen again. My amendment is aimed at putting a little “humanity” into ICE. I believe we need safe borders and we need a sensible immigration policy but there is no place in our country for families being torn apart by reckless ICE workplace raids that separate parents from children and coerce immigrants into waiving their rights. The raid in New Bedford was inhumane. It left young children confused and alone. We need a law that is enforceable and sensible but that also deals humanely with the millions of hard-working immigrant families that contribute to our country each day.

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>> 'DREAM' Act Op-Ed

Recently, we’ve heard media reports suggesting that our brave returning military servicemembers are getting inferior care at Walter Reed Medical Center and other facilities when they return from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. That’s unacceptable to me and it should be unacceptable to all of us. I intend to hold the Bush Administration accountable for the failure to anticipate the number of wounded militatry and to provide adequate care and outreach to families that are already hurting.
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	12/18/08	Kerry Calls on Incoming Administration to Reverse Bush's Discriminatory Health Care Edict
	12/17/08	Kerry, Casey Urge State Department to Drop Blackwater
	12/15/08	Kerry Appointed Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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Kerry praises YouthBuild students at annual leadership conference; vows to continue fight for additional funding

On Tuesday, March 6, Senator addressed students from across the country who are attending their annual YouthBuild leadership conference and are lobbying their representatives i n support of the program.

"YouthBuild saves lives. It takes a special kind of person to face and overcome obstacles and to care enough about themselves, their family, and their community to want to rebuild their lives. The participants in YouthBuild are living proof that with a little help, the American dream is alive and well. I will continue to fight for more funding for this program so we can reach more kids and touch more lives. It's a smart investment in the future of an at-risk generation of courageous young Americans."
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Second Annual Massachusetts Procurement Fair and Business Expo

January 19, 2007
  >> Event Flyer
  >> Agenda
  >> List of Confirmed Exhibitors
  >> Directions and Parking Information
  >> Participant Information
  >> Exhibitors Information

John Kerry Delivers Emerson College Commencement Address

May 15th, 2006
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>> View Video

John Kerry Delivers Kenyon College Commencement Address
May 20th, 2006
>> Kenyon will also feature a live webcast of Kerry's remarks on their website, www.kenyon.edu

>> John Kerry spoke at American University on Thursday, May 11 about patriotism and dissent at a time of war and the assault on free speech in America today

>> John Kerry visits The Epiphany School in Dorchester

>> Kerry Leads Bipartisan Call to Aid All Small Businesses Devastated by Drought

>> John Kerry Announces Funding Push to Help Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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On the first day the Senate was in session for legislative activity, Senator Kerry introduced a bill to provide health insurance for the 11 million children in America who currently have none. It's the critical first step to ensure that all kids have access to quality health care and the opportunity to succeed in life. >> Read More >> January 27, 2005 Speech >> Click to Press Release >> Click to read Bill Summary >> Kids First Page	Senator Kerry continues his fight for the men and women of the American military, including getting them the life-saving equipment they need in battle. Following his trip to Iraq this January, where he met with troops from Massachusetts to thank them for their service, John Kerry returned to the Senate and introduced as legislation his Military Family Bill of Rights to keep faith with our brave troops and the families that stand behind them. >> Read More	Senator Kerry will fight to keep a sound Social Security program that protects seniors in their golden years. He opposes changes to the program like those President Bush has proposed so far, because they will create trillions in debt and threaten the benefits on which our seniors depend. >> Read More


Senator Kerry is working hard to get full funding for LIHEAP. This winter home heating costs are going though the roof, and some families and seniors are going to face a choice between heating their homes and putting food on the table this winter. Senator Kerry will continue to fight to get these families the help they need. >> 10/26/05 >> 10/18/05	In early March, Senator Kerry helped launch an innovative new program that gives military veterans and active military personnel the opportunity to quickly start careers in the construction industry. “Helmets to Hardhats” is a nationwide program that connects National Guard, Reserve and transitioning active-duty military members with career training and employment opportunities within the construction industry. >> Photo Gallery