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Congressman Seth Moulton Named to House Small Business Committee

March 24, 2015

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) to the House Small Business Committee. Moulton is one of just 12 Democrats to have three committee assignments; a typical office has two. Moulton also sits on the House Armed Services and House Budget Committees.

Congressman Moulton Offers Two Amendments to Republican Budget

March 18, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, at the House Budget Committee mark-up of the Republican budget, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), a member of the committee, offered two amendments. The first amendment provides funding to prepare students for 21st century jobs and the second protects the VA from future government shutdowns. Yesterday, House Republicans released their budget, an alternative to President Barack Obama’s budget announced earlier this year, and today the full committee met to discuss and finalize the bill before sending it to the House Floor for a vote.

Congressman Moulton Statement on House Republican Budget

March 17, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Republicans released their alternative to President Barack Obama’s budget. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement:\

“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.

Boston Globe: Walsh, Moulton to march in St. Patrick's Day parade

March 11, 2015

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The snow clogging the St. Patrick’s Day parade route in South Boston has buried a milestone for an event long dogged by controversy.

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.”

After Months of Pressure, NOAA Adopts Sector Proposal on Cod Fishing Restrictions

March 5, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, following pressure by the Northeast Seafood Coalition (NSC), Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), the Northeast Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it would adopt the sector-based proposal on cod fishing restrictions. The proposal, which has greater conservation benefits for the Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod while minimizing the economic hardships faced by small fishing businesses, reversed highly restrictive cod fishing regulations off GOM.

Moulton Joins Mass Delegation Writing Letter to FEMA

March 3, 2015

Press Release

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.

Congressman Moulton Names Swampscott Resident Rick Jakious District Director

February 26, 2015

Press Release

Salem, MA – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) named Swampscott resident Rick Jakious his district director. Jakious assumes the role on Monday, March 9th and will oversee activities in the 39 cities and towns across Massachusetts’ sixth congressional district. \

Boston Globe: As Iraq veteran, Moulton torn on OK for troops

February 21, 2015

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WASHINGTON — For Representative Seth Moulton, who served four tours in Iraq, traveling to the war-torn country for the first time in more than six years this week was a bittersweet return.

“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.”

Congressman Moulton Returns From Weeklong Congressional Trip to Iraq, Afghanistan

February 20, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), returned from a weeklong, bipartisan House Armed Services Committee Congressional Delegation to five countries in Asia and the Middle East, including the Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Moulton served four tours of duty with the Marines in Iraq between 2003 and 2008. This was his first trip back to the region since his final deployment.

Congressman Moulton Releases Statement on the President’s Request for Military Authorization against ISIL

February 12, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), released a statement following the President’s request for Congress to authorize a three-year military operation against the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

"ISIL is a national security threat to the United States, and we must have a strategy to defeat them. I believe the only way to ensure the defeat of ISIL in the long-term is for local forces, supported politically by moderate regional governments, to lead this fight and take ownership of their own future.

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