Whip Clark on CNN: “Affordability Democrats” Will Put People First

Discussed Democratic affordability agenda and opposition to Iran war.

“And our first bills and acts are going to be about lowering costs, making sure healthcare is affordable for everyone. That is what we have promised the American people. It’s why they voted in this historical way.”

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CBS: Katherine Clark of Massachusetts will be first woman to serve as House majority leader, Hakeem Jeffries says

Katherine Clark elected first woman House majority leader in U.S. history.

“someone who will be the first woman to ever serve in that position in our 250-year journey.”

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WGBH: Katherine Clark poised to become first-ever woman House Majority Leader

Poised to become first woman House Majority Leader after Democratic victories.

“When your party is as successful as it was last night, there’s no real reason for party members to consider dispensing with their leadership”

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WBUR: Rep. Clark, poised to become House Majority Leader, talks priorities as Democrats take Congress

Outlined plan to restore Medicaid, Medicare, veterans benefits and food programs.

“And as I traveled around the district, and Massachusetts, and to districts throughout the country, it was the pain of people who just simply cannot afford the basics, and they are the ones that we’re going to govern for.”

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Cambridge Day: ‘Blue wave’ makes Clark likely majority leader in House

Positioned to become first woman House Majority Leader after Democratic midterm victories.

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WBUR: Trump cuts have hurt Mass. research labs. Scientists hope midterms can ease the pain

Highlighted Trump administration cuts to research funding affecting Massachusetts scientists.

“If we continue with the cuts that we’ve seen, the attacks that we’ve seen, we are going to suffer generational harm as a country”

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POLITICO: Why Democrats are looking to Katherine Clark to bring ‘order’ to the House

Described as Democratic enforcer positioned to restore order to House as Majority Leader.

“And I just cannot wait. We have so much disorder in the House now.”

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The Guardian: Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’

Condemned federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as corrupt weaponization.

“The Trump administration’s raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”

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Whip Clark, Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Delegation Members Statement on Massachusetts Nurses Negotiations

Urged Mass General Brigham and Massachusetts Nurses Association to continue negotiations.

“We call on Mass General Brigham to remain at the bargaining table with the Massachusetts Nurses Association and work to reach a good faith agreement that addresses the needs of nurses, patients, and our constituents.”

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SHNS: Birth center expects first delivery after ‘leadership transition’

Reported on delayed opening of Cambridge Health Alliance Birth Center after leadership transition.

“Expanding access to community-based, relationship-centered care is key in advancing health equity. The reopening of the CHA Birth Center supports families who deserve more options for culturally responsive maternity care.”

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Whip Clark, Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Pressley, Lynch Demand USPS Cease Campaign of Post Office Closures in the Commonwealth

Demanded USPS reverse proposed post office closures in Massachusetts communities.

“From our experience advocating to keep adequate postal service in Massachusetts, it appears that USPS is engaged in a coordinated campaign to leverage lease renewals and construction projects as excuses to force unwanted and inappropriate closures.”

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Whip Clark on CNN: Democrats Are Putting the American People Front and Center

Called for Republicans to regulate AI and criticized president for opposing data center guardrails.

“So, we have a total lack of addressing this very real concern of the American people by the president and the Republican Party.”

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Highlighting the Ucs Town Hall

Mr. Speaker, I recently had the privilege of joining the Union of Concerned Scientists and more than 300 of my constituents for a town hall to discuss the Trump administration's continued, devastating attacks on science. The event--``What's at Stake, What's Possible: A Massachusetts Science Town…

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Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put “People First in the People’s House”

Criticized Republican economic policies and promised Democrats will lower costs for working families.

“And corporate tax revenues have fallen by 25% — that’s $96 billion — while the American people are working at multiple jobs just trying to get by. That is a bargain that we are not going to stand for, and we are going to put the people first back in the People’s House come January.”

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NPR: Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill

Praised Gloria Steinem's legacy and commitment to women's rights and equality.

“She wasn’t going to be an astronaut, but my goodness, she made it possible for Sally Ride to be an astronaut”

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Save the Alewife Brook: A Federal Partnership for a Cleaner, Safer Alewife.

Visited Alewife Brook to discuss federal partnership with Army Corps of Engineers for restoration project.

“Protecting our environment means protecting our neighbors. I’m grateful for the incredible advocates at Save the Alewife Brook for their continued work to eliminate sewage pollution, safeguard our local ecosystem, and build the cleaner future our kids deserve.”

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Boston Herald: Gov. Healey, Whip Katherine Clark call on Trump to reverse ‘devastating’ proposed overhaul of Head Start program

Called on Trump to reverse proposed Head Start program overhaul reducing standards and funding.

“Today, we are returning Head Start to those roots. We are removing unnecessary bureaucracy, strengthening nutrition and physical health, trusting parents and local communities, and opening Head Start to hundreds of thousands more children. That’s how we renew the promise of Head Start for the next generation.”

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Whip Clark on GOP Head Start Attacks: “Democrats Are Going To Turn This Ship Around”

Denounced Trump administration efforts to dismantle Head Start early education program.

“And when we retake the House of Representatives this fall, Democrats are going to turn this ship around and start enacting an agenda that actually prioritizes our children and families who are working as hard as they can to meet the basic needs for their families and themselves.”

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Boston Globe: ‘An attack on families and kids’: Healey slams Trump’s proposed Head Start changes

Criticized Trump administration's proposal to scale back Head Start regulations and standards.

“They are willing to risk our kids in order to continue to fund the very wealthiest Americans”

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Whip Clark on MS NOW: “Democrats Are Fighting for an Affordable America”

Criticized Trump's Iran war for raising gas prices and endangering troops.

“And that’s why Democrats are fighting for a more affordable America. That’s lowering the cost of living. That’s making sure everybody can afford healthcare where and when they need it. And that’s holding corruption and the people who are perpetrating it accountable.”

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Advocate: 179 lawmakers tell SCOTUS not to let taxpayer money-accepting religious preschools reject LGBTQ+ families

Signed congressional brief opposing religious preschools' rejection of LGBTQ+ families.

“In 2020, Coloradans voted to ensure every child in the state would be able to benefit from a publicly-funded universal pre-school program, but the schools in this case want to take these funds and turn away LGBTQ+ kids and kids of LGBTQ+ parents—despite the program’s nondiscrimination policy. This is wrong”

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WCVB: Democrats hold ‘shadow hearing’ on deadly ICE shooting in Maine

Participated in field hearing on ICE officer's fatal shooting of Colombian immigrant in Maine.

“This is a mass secret police force that has terrorized children, trampled on our Constitution and wielded violence as a political weapon”

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Whip Clark: “ICE Is a Danger to Every Person in Every Community”

Held field hearing on ICE killing of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, criticizing ICE operations.

“So, we thank you again for being here today. I thank the witnesses, not only for being here today but the work you do across Maine every single day for immigrant communities. And I thank you for speaking out and for sharing your stories.”

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The Center Square: House Democrats to hold congressional field hearing on ICE shooting in Maine

Organized congressional field hearing to investigate ICE fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine.

“because this is an issue that deserves serious attention and oversight from across the political spectrum”

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Common Dreams: New Inflation Numbers Prove ‘Catastrophic Mismanagement of Our Economy’ by Trump

Criticized Trump's economic management as inflation rose in July.

“Today’s report is yet another reminder that Trump’s promise to lower costs on ‘Day One’ was a lie”

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