1/30/2009

Olver Applauds Obama Administration’s Release Of $20.3 Million For Humanitarian Aid In Gaza

Congressman John Olver today applauded the Obama Administration for authorizing the use of $20.3 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance (ERMA) Fund to address critical post-conflict humanitarian needs in Gaza. On ...

1/29/2009

Stimulus Passes House With Olver’s Support

Congressman John Olver joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of critical legislation to create and save 3 to 4 million American jobs.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was approved ...

1/28/2009

Olver Leads Congressional Effort To Draw Attention To Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza

Congressman John Olver today released a letter (text below) he sent with 63 other Members of Congress to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton requesting immediate action by the United States to address the humanitarian crisis ...

1/15/2009

Senate Passes Olver’s Freedoms Way National Heritage Act

Today Congressman John W. Olver announced that the Senate passed the "Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act." This legislation would recognize 45 historically rich communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire that have made important ...

1/14/2009

Olver Explains PRESENT Vote on H. Res. 34; Urges Humanitarian Support and Immediate Cease Fire in Gaza

Today Congressman John W. Olver released the following statement explaining his “PRESENT” vote on House Resolution 34: “When House Resolution 34 was voted on January 9th, I voted PRESENT, a tactic I have very ...