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Congressman Capuano’s Update
An update from the office of U.S. Representative Michael E. Capuano 8th Congressional District of Massachusetts June 17, 2011Libya This week I signed onto a bipartisan lawsuit that would stop military action in Libya because this war has not been approved by Congress, as required by the Constitution. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution, and [...]
Senator Steven Tolman Update
The Tolman Report Dear Friends: Since the last edition of the Tolman report the Senate has been busy debating and passing legislation critical to improving Massachusetts. Most notable is the Senate’s passage of its FY12 budget during the last week of May. In recent weeks, the Senate has also passed finance reform and modernization [...]
Boston City Councillor Tito H. Jackson Update
Hello Ward 4 Residents, Boston City Councillor Tito H. Jackson will be holding Office Hours on Friday, June 24th from 8:00am to 9:00am at Uptown Espresso, 563 Columbus Avenue . All are welcome to come and speak with the Councillor about their concerns for their neighborhoods, families and businesses. If you have any questions, please [...]
Working Families, Small Businesses Threatened
Working Families, Small Businesses Threatened by State Senate Child Care Cuts Job Loss, Increased Homelessness Predicted as Parents Lose Child Care; 25% Cut Proposed on Top of 45% Slash in Funds Last Year ABCD President/CEO John Drew said today that proposed State Senate cuts to vital Child Care Resource & Referral programs on top of [...]
Michael P. Ross Update
Dear Friend, City Hall is often the first interaction voters have with their government. When potholes go unfilled, parks need mowing, or public safety isn’t maintained, residents turn first to their municipal leaders. It’s one of the biggest parts of my job as a Boston City Councilor, and one that I take very seriously. It’s [...]
Citizens Medal- Nominate Someome of your Choice!
Last year I asked the public to help identify outstanding Americans I should consider for the Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor. After receiving more than 6,000 nominations, I invited 13 outstanding Americans to the White House to receive the medal and be recognized for their service.It’s time to do [...]
Congressman Mike Capuano Update
May 20, 2011ROCA This week was a District Work period. I was pleased to have the opportunity Wednesday morning to speak at ROCA ’s annual breakfast and awards ceremony. ROCA, or Reaching Out to Chelsea Adolescents, was established in Chelsea in 1988 and now serves the Greater Boston area and Springfield . ROCA works with [...]
Congressman Mike Capuano Update
May 6, 2011War on Terror The killing of Osama bin Laden represents a pivotal moment in the war on terror. The United States has been engaged in this war since bin Laden masterminded the worst attacks on American soil in our history. Thousands of Americans died, and many citizens of other countries as well, who [...]
The New District 7 Councilor Introduces Himself
Dear Friends, I represent District 7 on the Boston City Council. This area encompasses parts of the Fenway, the South End, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and all of Roxbury. I reside in my childhood home in Grove Hall. These neighborhoods I represent are prepared for robust economic revival, educational enhancement, residential stability, and increased public safety. [...]
Fenway Students Join March to Protest School Budget Cuts
by Daniel Alvaro On March 2, a crowd of Boston Public School students, including participants from three Fenway high schools, gathered at the Hyde Park Education Complex to march against the Boston School Committee budget proposal and the controversial plan to close under-performing schools in the district. The march culminated at a School Committee meeting [...]
Print Edition: May 2012
