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Congressman McGovern believes that our future economic security and environmental sustainability depend on reducing our dependence on foreign oil, improving energy efficiency, and creating new, green jobs here at home. The Third District is home to companies developing many of the most promising technologies in renewable energy. The congressman will continue to support these businesses to grow and create new jobs.
Congressman McGovern has also been a champion in the effort to protect our environment. He believes it is vital to protect our air, water, and natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations of Americans. Jim spearheaded the effort to provide funding to states and local communities to preserve open space in urban and suburban communities.
The congressman strongly believes that BP - not the American taxpayer - is responsible for the long-term clean up of the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Latest News
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U.S. Rep. McGovern joins Markey, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calling on Obama to Increase Home Energy Assistance Funding in 2013 Budget Request
Tuesday January 31, 2012McGovern joins Markey, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calling on Obama to Increase Home Energy Assistance Fund...
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U.S. Reps. McGovern, Markey, LaTourette, Larson, Welch Call For Immediate Release of Home Heating Funds
Thursday October 20, 2011Reps. Markey, LaTourette, McGovern, Larson, Welch Call For Immediate Release of Home Heating Funds With h...
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U.S. Rep. McGovern leads 2011 Farm Tours and Roundtable
Wednesday September 28, 2011Joined by a range of federal and state officials, including USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, U.S. Rep...
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MA Delegation to Leadership: Maintain Critical Funding for Low Income Heating Aid
Wednesday September 07, 2011Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, along with Representatives Edward Markey, Barney Frank, Richard E. Neal, John Olver, John Tierney, Jim McGovern, Michael Capuano, Stephen F. Lynch, Niki Tsongas, and William Keating asked that heating assistance funding for families and seniors be maintained in the federal budget.
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U.S. Rep. McGovern calls for reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Friday July 08, 2011The rule before us today provides for the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program through Sep...
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