Rep. Jim McGovernVerified account

@RepMcGovern

Dad. Husband. Chairman of . Born & raised in Worcester. Fighting of Massachusetts’ 2nd District.

Massachusetts, USA
Joined January 2011

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    . vowed to create a government of the people, by the people, and . With passage of today, we took a big step toward restoring democracy and making Congress work for the people’s interest, not the special interests.

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  2. Mar 8

    This week, ’s campaign manager was sent to jail. Let that sink in. And while you’re at it, imagine what Republicans would do if this were a Democratic President. Their & hypocrisy is outrageous.

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  3. Mar 8

    is the Act, but don’t take our word for it. Here’s what , a nonpartisan grassroots group committed to making our government work better, says:

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    is ’ plan to make politicians serve the public interest, not the special interests. It will create new ethical standards across all three branches of government and crack down on President Trump’s .

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  5. Mar 8

    This week was . Kids simply cannot learn when they're hungry. That's why I spoke on the House Floor and reminded my colleagues that kids should be worried about their math homework -- not their next meal 🍎📚🍽️

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  6. Mar 8

    On we celebrate women & girls everywhere. But our work isn't over -- we must continue fighting for gender equality around the world, especially for access to education & health care.

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    Mar 8

    Joined with , , & to send a clear message: Congress stands with the Guatemalan people and will not tolerate attempts by corrupt government officials to undermine the rule of law.

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  8. Mar 8

    ✅ Voted yes for . Proud to cast my vote in favor of this critical & important bill to restore our democracy.

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    Mar 8

    Democrats are poised to pass , the Act, a historic reform package to restore the promise of our nation’s democracy, end the in Washington, and reduce the role of money in politics.

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  10. Mar 8

    Right now, are on the steps of the Capitol announcing that we’re about to vote on , the Act, and return power back to the people of this country where it belongs!

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  11. Mar 7

    Tomorrow, are voting on , the Act. We're fighting for clean and fair elections, big money out of politics, and an end to the that's ballooned under this administration. Which part of are you the most excited about?

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    "H.R. 1 is an ambitious set of responses to the most pressing challenges facing American democracy, almost all of which were brought into sharper focus by the 2016 election,” on how will restore democracy and make America work .

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  13. Mar 7

    The targeted sanctions included in this bill would make clear that the United States will not sit idly by while corrupt high-ranking government officials cheat the Guatemalan people of their prosperity and their future.

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  14. Mar 7

    Guatemalan leaders—including President —ought to know that the international community is watching. We will not remain silent while they enrich themselves, undermine the rule of law, and go after human rights defenders.

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  15. Mar 7

    NEWS: On Monday, the Rules Committee will meet on H. Con. Res. 24 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the report of Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public & Congress.

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    Mar 7

    Voter suppression violates the core tenet of our democracy: one person, one vote. With , are living into that promise .

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  17. Mar 7

    Proud to support ’s important amendment to to lower the voting age to 16. Decisions we make in Congress today are going to affect the young people of this country for decades. They deserve a say in our democracy & that’s what this amendment does.

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  18. Mar 6

    Here’s something I don’t say very often — Mitch McConnell is right. is a power grab. We’re grabbing power back from the special interests and wealthy donors & returning it to the American people, where it belongs.

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    Mar 6

    is . Here’s why: ☑️ Makes Election Day a holiday ☑️ Institutes automatic voter registration ☑️ Requires presidential candidates to disclose tax returns ☑️ Stops the public official to lobbyist pipeline ☑️ Mandates divesting from conflicts of interest

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    Chairman just now: “My Republican friends are talking about process…Are they kidding? These are crocodile tears. When they were in charge of the last Congress, their priority, their was a tax cut for the super-rich! ”

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