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"It Only Takes 5 Patriots": Whip Clark Calls on Republicans to Sign Discharge Petition

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 24, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor, denouncing the GOP-manufactured default crisis and urging House Republicans to join 213 Democrats in signing a discharge petition

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Pressley Blasts Gop for Holding Economy Hostage, Threatening Default on National Debt

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

In an impassioned speech on the House floor, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) blasted Republicans for holding the economy hostage and threatening a default on our national debt as they try to rip away healthcare and life-saving assistance for the most vulnerable people.

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Pressley Blasts Gop for Holding Economy Hostage, Threatening Default on National Debt

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

“My colleagues across the aisle say that they care about seniors, veterans, children, and families, but in the words of James Baldwin, ‘I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.’”

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Pressley, Watson Coleman, Mcclellan Unveil Bill to Support Servicemembers With Traction Alopecia

By Bean Town Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 23, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), and 21 cosponsors introduced the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act of 2023

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City Council Supports Recreational Equipment Inc. Workers

By Bean Town Times Report | May 28, 2023

The Council adopted a resolution in support of Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Workers.

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Bean Town Times area weekly mass times

By Bean Town Times | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the Bean Town Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City Council Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month

By Bean Town Times Report | May 27, 2023

Jewish American Heritage Month was first established in 2006 by President George W. Bush to recognize 350 years of Jewish contributions to American culture.

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City Council Honors Health Care and Home Care Workers

By Bean Town Times Report | May 27, 2023

The Council was joined by health care and home care worker members of 1199SEIU during this week’s Council meeting for a resolution honoring the union.

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Ahead of Graduation, Pressley, Warren Urge Failed Bay State College to Do Everything Possible to Help Students and Student Loan Borrowers

By Bean Town Times Report | May 26, 2023

Ahead of the graduation ceremony for Bay State College’s final graduating class, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to Kevin Derrivan, Interim President of Bay State College, and Dr. Jin Huang, CEO of Ambow Education, expressing concern over the imminent closure of the college and laying out several steps the school must take to protect students

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City Council Recognizes Boston Emergency Medical Services Week

By Bean Town Times Report | May 26, 2023

During this week’s City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the contributions of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and recognized Boston Emergency Medical Services Week.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending May 20?

By Bean Town Times | May 25, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Pressley, Murray, Bera, Ocasio Cortez Re-introduce Affordability is Access Act, Advocate for Free Over-the-counter Birth Control

By Bean Town Times Report | May 25, 2023

On May 18, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus’ Abortion Rights and Access Taskforce, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), along with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Ami Bera, MD (CA-06) and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), re-introduced their bicameral Affordability is Access Act

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Cheyenne Post: the High Cost of Prescribed Addiction - Part Two

By Bean Town Times Report | May 25, 2023

I began the first part with my niece, Kitty. Unable to free herself of addictive behavior, she committed suicide as a young woman at a time when the “solution” to addiction was jail time with nary an effort at treatment

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Watch: Pressley Blasts Svb Ceo for Bank’s Collapse, Demands Accountability

By Bean Town Times Report | May 25, 2023

On May 17, in a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) blasted former Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) CEO Greg Becker for his role in causing SVB’s collapse and demanded accountability. Rep. Pressley specifically underscored Mr. Becker’s mismanagement of risk leading up to the collapse of SVB earlier this year, and demanded Congress claw back his bonuses and investigate him for gross negligence, malpractice, and greed

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending May 20?

By Bean Town Times | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Suffolk County in week ending May 20

By Bean Town Times | May 23, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Whip Clark Announces New Policy Team

By Bean Town Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced the addition of two new policy staff members: Emily Carwell as Policy Director and Ian Staples as National Security Advisor

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Whip Clark Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner

By Bean Town Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 17, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced Jasmine Wang, a Lexington high school student, as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from Massachusetts’ Fifth Congressional District

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Amid Bank Failures, Pressley Highlights Golden Share Proposal to Mitigate Financial Mismanagement

By Bean Town Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, in a House Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) highlighted the “golden share” proposal, which would allow government-appointed directors to serve on the boards of large banks to mitigate financial mismanagement and safeguard the public interest

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Happy Birthday Malcolm X

By Bean Town Times Report | May 23, 2023

The Council adopted a resolution recognizing Malcolm X’s birthday, May 19th, as a Boston municipal holiday and honoring Malcolm X’s legacy by establishing and including Malcolm X in Boston's Black Heritage trail.