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Katherine Clark

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Katherine Marlea Clark is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership roles within the party, including serving as the Assistant Speaker of the House. Clark has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting families and addressing economic disparities.

May 5, 2020

I first want to correct myself. I told you that there were 67 days to get the congressionally mandated report. It is actually 53----

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May 5, 2020

President Obama never proposed eliminating LIHEAP, but he did propose dramatic cuts to it, to the tune of $3 billion.

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May 5, 2020

I am mystified why the White House totally took apart the pandemic chain of command.

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May 5, 2020

So I was planning on asking you to follow up on the request of this committee that you provide an explanation of the formula.

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May 5, 2020

I certainly think that you understand as Secretary that public health crises keep coming, and that is why you prepare.

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May 5, 2020

So you decided that seniors, families with children, that is going to be where we are going to make our decisions in the tight budget environment.

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May 5, 2020

But then maybe it does not really matter because you completed eliminated LIHEAP in this budget.

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May 5, 2020

You have recommended $700,000,000 in cuts to CDC.

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Apr 23, 2020

Madam Speaker, with the Second World War raging, Eleanor Roosevelt noted that: ``When all is said and done, and the statesmen discuss the future of the world, the fact remains that people fight these wars.'' The war on the pandemic is…

Congressional Record · 2020-04-23
Mar 27, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the CARES Act. Americans are facing a public health crisis that is an unprecedented threat to the health and safety of our communities. Hospitals are struggling to care for our communities and get…

Congressional Record · 2020-03-27
Feb 27, 2020

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor my constituent, friend, and mentor, Joe Lawless. Joe loved his home city of Malden, Massachusetts, and his city loved him. He was a longtime supporter of the Irish American Club and of The Immigrant…

Congressional Record · 2020-02-27

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