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The following piece was written by Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Congressman Steve Russell (R-OK). It appeared April 7th in Time.
“A budget is a reflection of values and priorities. Unfortunately, this is not a budget that aligns with my values. This budget neglects our crumbling infrastructure, it leaves kids – especially those growing up in poverty – with an unjust education system, and it fails to invest in critical programs for our veterans.
For the first time in two decades, Boston’s mayor plans to march in the parade because organizers have embraced a group of openly gay veterans. Governor Charlie Baker will also participate Sunday and, according to his press secretary, is “pleased that all groups were included this year.”
Washington, DC – On March 3, 2015, Congressman Moulton joined fellow Representatives from the Massachusetts Delegation along with Senators Warren and Markey in sending a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Administrator Paul Ford urging the agency to support the Commonwealth’s disaster recovery efforts. The historic snowfall accumulations of the last several weeks have resulted in significant disaster management and recovery costs, draining Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) disaster fund.
“I spent three years of my life there,” said the Salem Democrat, who traveled to Baghdad on a fact-finding tour for the House Armed Services Committee. “I have a lot of Iraqi friends. In that sense, it was good to be back.”