The Republican House of Representatives has reached new lows in cutting SNAP (food stamps) at this time of high unemployment and increased food insecurity. However, the farm bill that they did pass increased funding for agribusiness & … [Read more...]
Report from Kate’s Holiday Party
The Greater Blackstone Valley Dems were well represented at Kate Donaghue's Holiday Party this afternoon, with myself, Lisa Mosczynski, Jay Gilchrist, Kim Hall, and Brett and Jeanette Belanger in attendance. We had a chance to talk with … [Read more...]
Me on Morning Joe: Out of Afghanistan
Here's the deal: Our involvement in Afghanistan is bankrupting us while doing little for national security. And while some would rather ignore the inconvenient facts, this war is being paid for with our national credit card, with no plan to … [Read more...]
The Solution in Afghanistan: Get out.
"Simply put, we believe the human and financial costs of the war are unacceptable and unsustainable. It is bankrupting us. The United States should devise an exit plan to extricate ourselves from Afghanistan, not a plan to stay there four … [Read more...]
Tea Party Express: You don’t speak for us (plus a special video)
We're not going to let gutter politics, the corporate California-created Tea Party Express, or this shadowy Nevada-based PAC supporting my opponent come into Massachusetts and attempt to distort this election. I believe in the voters … [Read more...]
RELEASE: MARTY LAMB PLEDGES TO SUPPORT RADICAL ‘TENTHER’ AGENDA
First, by signing the pledge, Mr. Lamb affirmed that he believes that "The Interstate Commerce Clause" in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, does not permit Congress to regulate matters that merely affect commerce among the States. … [Read more...]
It’s Official
I'm impatient. I'm impatient to get things done -- to cut through bureaucratic red tape to get people back to work and to see our economy flourish. I've heard a lot of rhetoric about what some people are 'against.' … [Read more...]
See it first
Let's make sure as many people as possible see this special video on Wednesday. Spread the word and get your family and friends to sign up as well. I am releasing this video to my grassroots supporters first, because it's your support … [Read more...]
Our Grassroots Grows
Wednesday at midnight marks the last federal reporting deadline before the September primary. It's the last chance before the fall to show that our campaign has the widest range of supporters and the true grassroots momentum. Whether it's … [Read more...]
Question Afghan policy
Last December, President Obama told the American people that we would begin to withdraw our forces next July. The American people deserve to know if that plan is still in place, and how we're going to get there. So last month, U.S. Rep. … [Read more...]