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"Put Our Kids Over Guns": Whip Clark, Thompson, Mcbath, House Leadership Call for Action on Gun Violence

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 13, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4), Vice Chair Lucy McBath (GA-7), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and advocates for a press conference announcing three discharge petitions seeking to bring gun violence prevention legislation to the House Floor.

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Whip Clark Statement on May Inflation Report

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 13, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May inflation report.

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Pressley, McGovern, Blumenthal Fight to Support Individuals Experiencing Medical Hair Loss

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Re-Introduce Bill to Allow Medical Wigs to be Covered Under Medicare

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Council Supports Pay Increase for Officers of Boston Municipal Protective Services

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

The Council adopted a resolution supporting a pay increase for the Officers of the Boston Municipal Protective Services.

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Council Supports Incentives for Landlords

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

With the current housing crisis, there is a shortage of rental homes that are affordable and available to low-income households, especially those with incomes at or below the poverty line.

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Pressley, Warren, Markey Mass. Lawmakers Urge Labor Dept. To Help Address Baker Admin. Mismanagement of Unemployment Insurance

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 7, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ed Markey (D-MA), and Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-02), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Bill Keating (MA-09), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) sent a letter to Brent Parton, Acting Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), urging DOL to work with Massachusetts to find a solution to the over withdrawal of federal unemployment insurance (UI) funds that occurred during the Baker Administration.

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Clark Joins Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Lawmakers in Urging Labor Department to Help Address Baker Administration Mismanagement of Unemployment Insurance

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-2), Stephen Lynch (MA-8), Bill Keating (MA-9), Seth Moulton (MA-6), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), and Lori Trahan (MA-3) in sending a letter to Brent Parton, Acting Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), urging DOL to work with Massachusetts to find a solution to the over withdrawal of federal unemployment insurance (UI) funds that occurred during the Baker administration.

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Rep. Lynch Leads Letter Urging Treasury to Prioritize Anonymity in Development of Cbdc

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 11, 2023

Last month, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) led a letter with U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) urging U.S. Secretrary of the Treasury Janet Yellen to prioritize the design and implementation of anonymity and privacy features as the Treasure Department moves forward in examining the responsible developmenbt of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDB).

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Happy Pride Month

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

June is Pride Month, and during the course of the month, the many contributions that the LGBTQIA+ Community bring to our city and countries are recognized and celebrated.

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Rep. Pressley’s Statement on Debt Ceiling Bill

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 1, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement regarding her vote against H.R. 3746.

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Whip Clark Joins Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Medford

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Yesterday, to kick off Pride Month, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined LGBTQI+ advocates, students, local leaders, and city officials at a Pride flag raising ceremony in Medford.

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Pressley Files Amendment to Debt Ceiling Bill to Protect Student Borrowers, Preserve Payment Pause

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Strikes Harmful Provision to Restart Student Debt Payments

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Whip Clark Celebrates Belmont Farmers' Market Grand Opening

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 1, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined advocates to celebrate the opening of the Belmont Farmers’ Market and discuss efforts to combat food insecurity across the Commonwealth.

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Whip Clark Statement on Pride Month 2023

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the beginning of Pride Month.

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Rep. Pressley’s Statement on Debt Ceiling Bill

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 1, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement regarding her vote against H.R. 3746.

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Pressley Files Amendment to Debt Ceiling Bill to Protect Student Borrowers, Preserve Payment Pause

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 4, 2023

On May 30, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) filed an amendment to H.R. 3746, legislation to raise the debt ceiling, to protect student loan borrowers and preserve the Biden Administration’s pause on federal student loan payments.

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Whip Clark: Democrats Are the “adults in the Room”

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

On May 31, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36) for a press conference ahead of tonight’s House vote on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. Below is a transcript of her remarks.

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Whip Clark Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Whip Clark Statement on Memorial Day

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.

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Mayor Wu and Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Announce the Cannabis Empowerment Series

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

The Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion will host a weeklong series of business workshops focused on entering the cannabis industry.