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October 5, 2016
By: Natalie Handy

When it comes to economic development in the region and across Massachusetts, transportation is fundamental, according to Congressman Seth Moulton.

“At the district level, our number one priority is economic development,” Moulton said. “Transportation typically inspires development.”


October 3, 2016
The U.S. House last week passed Congressman Seth Moulton's (D-MA) bill to allow dredging in the Essex River as part of the Water Resource Development Act of 2016 (WRDA). The Senate version of the bill passed the week before, and the legislation aimed at improving public safety and spurring economic development is now one step closer to reaching the President's desk.


October 3, 2016
By: Amanda McGowan

Last Wednesday, Congress voted 445-78 to override a presidential veto of a bill that would allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in the terror attacks.

Speaking before a Town Hall meeting in Fort Lee, Virginia that same day, President Obama called the override a "mistake" and a "political vote," and said he wished that "Congress here had done what's hard."


October 3, 2016
Updates

Iraq Plan Background and Overview 

For the past two years, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) has spoken about the need to defeat ISIS and prevent its potential successors from taking root. He has conducted an extensive review of U.S. policies in Iraq, including three oversight visits to Iraq as a member of the House Armed Services Committee to meet with military generals, top foreign policy leaders, and our troops on the ground.


September 30, 2016
Dredging will make Essex River safer and spur economic development\

Salem, MA – This week, the U.S. House passed Congressman Seth Moulton’s (D-MA) bill to allow dredging in the Essex River as part of the Water Resource Development Act of 2016 (WRDA). The Senate version of the bill passed last week, and the legislation aimed at improving public safety and spurring economic development is now one step closer to reaching the President’s desk.


September 30, 2016

Visit our webpage on Moulton's Iraq Plan, here.


September 30, 2016
By: Dyke Hendrickson

NEWBURYPORT — If Rockport can have its Motif No. 1 from which artists draw inspiration, perhaps Newburyport can develop Motif No. 2 — the Pink House.

A spirited group of artists, nostalgia buffs and political figures gathered Wednesday night to further organize efforts to save a pink residence on Plum Island Turnpike from destruction.

What’s known as the Pink House was built in 1922 and stands on three parcels totaling 9.2 acres.


September 30, 2016
The Massachusetts Congressional delegation has raised objections with the European Commission, arguing against a ban on live imports of American lobster.

The Massachusetts Congressional delegation is hoping to preserve a $125 million state export market. Sweden has sought to ban the importation of lobsters, arguing they pose a risk of invading European waters and multiplying.


September 30, 2016
A majority of state-level elected officials who represent Marblehead, Salem and Swampscott oppose legalizing marijuana and will not be supporting Question 4 on the Nov. 8 ballot.

“Evidence has shown that the legalization of marijuana is not safe, particularly for children, and poses serious implications for our health and public-safety resources across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Charlie Baker, R-Swampscott.


September 30, 2016

By: Joe Lipovich

WASHINGTON — Following the Obama administration's authorization of additional troops in Iraq Wednesday, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Salem) has issued a statement in opposition of the move.

Moulton issued a statement indicating his opposition of the decision to send 600 additional American troops in an effort to support the retaking of the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS. President Barack Obama authorized the troops for the purpose of providing "specific capabilities including logistics and maintenance support for the upcoming operation.