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September 30, 2016

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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.


September 29, 2016

Moulton: “We cannot, in good conscience, continue to send young Americans into harm’s way without a clear plan.”

 Washington, D.C. – Defense Secretary Ash Carter just announced that the U.S. is sending about 600 additional Americans troops to Iraq for an operation to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) issued the following statement in response to Secretary Carter’s speech:


September 29, 2016
By: Ethan Forman

SALEM — Salem Congressman and Iraq War veteran Seth Moulton expressed concern yesterday about the Obama administration’s plan to send 615 more troops to Iraq to support that country’s security forces in an attempt to dislodge the Islamic State group from the northern city of Mosul.

Yesterday, Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined some of the roles the added troops would perform in Iraq.


September 28, 2016

In Letter to European Commission, Massachusetts leaders advocate for fact-based decision on potential EU lobster ban

Washington, D.C. – Today, Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton and Senator Edward J. Markey led a campaign to protect the Massachusetts lobster industry. Their advocacy is in response to the European Union (EU) Scientific Forum’s decision to move forward with Sweden’s proposal to classify the American lobster as an invasive alien species and, subsequently, ban their import to the EU.


September 28, 2016
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) voted to sustain President Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). Moulton issued the following statement explaining his vote on this issue:\


September 28, 2016
By: Staff Writer

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton and Senator Edward J. Markey led a campaign to protect the Massachusetts lobster industry on Thursday. Their advocacy is in response to the European Union (EU) Scientific Forum's decision to move forward with Sweden's proposal to classify the American lobster as an invasive alien species and, subsequently, ban their import to the EU.