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WASHINGTON - Behind his decision to begin an innovative program that encourages addicts to seek treatment, said Leonard Campanello, police chief in Gloucester, Massachusetts, was an awareness of his own fallibility.
Campanello acknowledged at a ceremony where he was honored by the White House that he struggled last year in a decision to allow addicts to come to the city's police station - bringing their drugs and paraphernalia - without fear of arrest.
By: Deborah Becker and Shannon Dooling\
Some New England fishermen could now be looking at footing the bill for the cost of fishing monitors. The federally mandated monitors periodically collect data aboard vessels and observe the catches of groundfish, like cod and flounder.
Up until now, these monitors have been funded by the National Marine Fisheries Services. But that funding has run out, and the costs will now shift to the fishermen. Some say the costs could be upwards of $700 per trip.
Viral Facebook Video Prompts Growing Bipartisan Support for bill\
Washington, DC – Today, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Organization, a leading post-9/11 veteran empowerment organization, announced its support for Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) bipartisan bill, H.R. 4352, the Faster Care for Veterans Act.
Moulton Speaks about the Opportunity to Reposition U.S. in 2017
Salem, MA - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and a bipartisan group of legislators from both the House and Senate called on President Obama to request increased federal funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Moulton’s letter to the President was signed by 23 Senators and 67 Representatives.
Iran Deal Implementation and Accountability Act Earns Democratic and Republican Support
Salem, MA - Today, Congressmen Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Reid Ribble (R-WI) introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan Iran Resolution: "The Iran Deal Implementation and Accountability Act" that maps out an effective path forward for the U.S. and international community. The three-part plan aims to ensure effective implementation of the Iran Nuclear Deal, reaffirm our relationship with Israel and counter destabilizing Iranian actions.