Congressman Capuano’s E-UPDATE An update from the office of U.S. Representative Michael E. Capuano 8th Congressional District of Massachusetts Thanks for subscribing to this periodic correspondence. We hope you find the information useful. As always, let us know your questions, comments or concerns. Our contact information is provided at the end of this e-mail. February [...]
The Christian Science Plaza is located at the intersection of several Boston neighborhoods, including the South End, Back Bay, and Fenway. More specifically, the site occupies the southeast corner of Huntington and Massachusetts Avenues, and its Plaza functions as a large privately-owned space accessible to the public. Aside from the First Church of Christ, Scientist, [...]
Sanders To Sponsor Older Americans Act Monday, 01/09/2012 Patti Daniels (Host) Senator Bernie Sanders is sponsoring the re-authorization of the Older Americans Act. The legislation, which was originally enacted in 1965, supports programs that help senior citizens remain independent and in their homes and communities. Among the nutrition programs funded by the Older Americans Act [...]
Please remember to vote in the Special Election this Tuesday. Will Brownsberger is unopposed but still a good turnout from Fenway voters will help insure that our new State Senator pays full attention to his constituents in his district. Remind your neighbors to vote as well. For more information go to http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elespeif/2suffolkmiddlesexcal.htm
Cutting Diesel Pollution One of the issues I will be focused on on the Council is asthma. In Boston we are suffering from what I call an asthma epidemic. One of the reasons is because of diesel pollution. Suffolk County (of which Boston is a part) is in the worst 1% in terms of diesel [...]
“$40 is big money for us” We [The White House] asked you to tell us what losing $40 per paycheck would mean to you and your family if the House doesn’t pass the bipartisan payroll tax cut compromise by the end of this year. The response was truly overwhelming. Thousands of Americans have responded and we [...]
December 16, 2011 Recent Votes On Tuesday the House considered H.R. 3630: the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011. Before a House vote was even cast, President Obama stated that he would veto this measure. You have no doubt heard much about the payroll tax cut, which expires at [...]
MIKE ROSS STATEMENT ON THE RACE FOR THE 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Mike Ross issued the following statement today: Today I’ve decided to take the next step regarding the decision to run for the 4th Congressional District by forming an exploratory committee. The district has always played a special role in my life. It is where [...]
Congressman Mike Capuano An update from the office of U.S. Representative Michael E. Capuano 8th Congressional District of Massachusetts November 18, 2011 Upcoming Community Meetings On Monday November 28th I’ll be at the Hyde Park Branch Library from 6:30 – 7:30 PM to talk with you about what is happening [...]