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Hope you can join me for a telephone community meeting starting at 7:20 this evening. Just call 877-229-8493 and use PIN 116139. If you’d like to ask me a question, press *3 after joining the meeting.
President Trump’s decision to back out of the Iran deal could very well be the most dangerous action he has taken so far. For those of us who do not want Iran to build a nuclear weapon and do not want to encourage an unnecessary war, the best we can do is hope that our European allies can convince the Iranians not to resume work on a nuclear weapon. Trump appears to be making a high stakes gamble that harsher sanctions will bring around regime change. I think most people and most nations do not like to be bullied, and I think he is almost certain to fail. Worse, Trump’s action today also sends a clear message to other countries that they can no longer trust the United States under this administration to uphold our agreements.
Low income children and their families in communities all across our country rely on the Children’s Health Insurance Program yet President Trump cruelly proposes slashing millions from its budget. This administration’s destructive policies are creating uncertainty and fear. It is unconscionable and I won’t stop fighting for our families who will be hurt by this decision. Make no mistake – this isn’t about reducing the deficit. Trump already showed he doesn’t care about that by giving tax cuts to millionaires and corporations. This is about scoring political points at the expense of some of our most vulnerable.
Proud to address the 45th Annual Meeting of Mission Hill Neighborhood ​Housing Services last night honoring Theresa Parks and Catherine "Kay" Gallagher for their work in the community
Beautiful day for a rally in Cambridge during Affordable Housing Week of Action. Too many families can't afford to stay in their communities because costs are too high. We can solve this by increasing investment in housing programs.
In my latest newsletter: upcoming telephone community meetings, "Behind the Curtain" updates, and my visits around the district this past week. http://bit.ly/2JWPHs1
Congratulations to the Boston to Salem ferry on receiving a $3.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. These funds will be used to acquire a second ferry vessel and rehabilitate a pier to accommodate that ferry.
The not-so-veiled threats directed at the Justice Department and Special Counsel Mueller paint a bright line right to obstruction if President Donald Trump continues down this path. Sounds like he knows it too by hiring a new lawyer with impeachment experience.
This should not be a partisan issue. The Constitution is crystal clear – no President can unilaterally engage in an act of war without Congressional approval. My legislation, H.R. 1923, prohibits the President from further use of military force against Syria unless and until authorized by Congress.
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Thanks to the East Cambridge Business Association for an engaging discussion this morning. As always, I appreciate the invitation.
4/27 – E-UPDATE
A broad array of items in my latest newsletter: a bipartisan plan for the FAA; great news for the Chelsea Soldiers' Home, bad news for fish; an ally's perspective on the Iran Deal, and the most recent "Behind the Curtain" additions
Honoring the mission of PFLAG tonight and congratulations to Christian de Jesus Franco - the Elsie Frank scholarship winner.
Today I met with Vets for American Ideals. We discussed the importance of SIVs and refugee adminissions in the US. 50,000 Muslim interpreters have supported our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We must fight for those who fought alongside us. #SaveSIV #RefugeesWelcome
Trump's HUD Secretary Ben Carson saw no problem wasting $31,000 in taxpayer money on a dining room set. Now he wants to TRIPLE the amount the POOREST families in America pay for rent!!!! That is just plain CRUEL to families being targeted one more time by this heartless Administration.
Three bills receiving bipartisan support in the House this week, and bureaucratic challenges for #FEMA managing #PuertoRicoRelief, in my latest newsletter. #identitytheft #IRS #cybersecurity
Months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, FEMA is STILL not properly managing recovery. This week FEMA told 1700 people their housing aid was ending only to turn around the next day and say, never mind. Uncertainty isn't helping. FEMA must do more to aid our fellow citizens.
