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Jim McGovern

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Jim McGovern is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 1997. He has been a strong advocate for issues such as hunger, human rights, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, McGovern has focused on policies aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting social justice. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts to improve access to healthcare for all Americans.

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Dec 10, 2019

The President and his Administration have proposed three rules that will further disadvantage this country's under-resourced and underprivileged.

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Dec 10, 2019

We are on their side and that we are not going to buy into a false narrative. We have to stand up for these people.

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Dec 10, 2019

Last week, however, the Trump Administration finalized this rule to further restrict state flexibility, with the effect of literally hundreds of thousands of Americans being kicked off of SNAP.

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Dec 10, 2019

In the past 12 months alone, this Administration has proposed not one, not two, but three separate rules that will further disadvantage this country's under-resourced and underprivileged.

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Dec 10, 2019

We must have the President at the negotiating table getting a deal with China, adding those markets for our soybean farmers.

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Dec 9, 2019

I represent more studios, I believe, in Congress than anyone else.

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Dec 9, 2019

The Communist Party is also seeking to extend political control beyond its borders.

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Dec 9, 2019

I also fear that the Communist Party's efforts to control speech around the world will grow more intense.

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Dec 9, 2019

But the Communist Party is also seeking to extend political control beyond its borders.

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Dec 9, 2019

I believe that the full committee will be taking up this bill shortly.

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Nov 17, 2019

Gov't Fast-Tracks Controversial Law

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Nov 17, 2019

We need to address the human rights violations happening in Xinjiang.

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Nov 17, 2019

The situation in Xinjiang is alarming and requires immediate attention.

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Nov 17, 2019

U.S. Pressure Building on Investors in China Surveillance Group

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Nov 17, 2019

The U.S. must take a stand against human rights abuses.

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Nov 17, 2019

We must hold those accountable who perpetrate these crimes.

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Nov 17, 2019

I am deeply concerned about the human rights abuses occurring in Xinjiang.

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Nov 17, 2019

We cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering of those who are oppressed.

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Nov 17, 2019

We need to keep our eyes on what is happening in Xinjiang.

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Nov 17, 2019

Urge Chinese authorities to recognize the legal status of North Korean women who marry or have children with Chinese citizens.

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Nov 17, 2019

Urge Chinese authorities to establish independent national human rights institutions.

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Nov 17, 2019

Urge Chinese authorities to adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that includes a definition of racial discrimination.

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Nov 17, 2019

The U.S. cannot ignore the human rights abuses happening in Xinjiang.

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Nov 17, 2019

I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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Nov 17, 2019

Call on the Chinese government to cease harassment and arbitrary detention of civil society advocates and NGOs.

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