By: Aamer Madhani and Jessica GuynnThe police knew about his threats. The newspaper he assailed considered him a danger. And in tweets available for anyone to see, the man suspected of killing five...
Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s Statement on Supreme Court Upholding Muslim Ban
Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court upholding President Trump's Muslim ban: "The Supreme Court's decision upholding President...
Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Deceptive Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling in favor of deceptive crisis pregnancy centers:"The Supreme Court's decision this...
MassLive: Massachusetts congresswoman calls Supreme Court’s crisis pregnancy centers decision ‘devastating blow to the rights and health of women’
By: Shannon YoungA Massachusetts congresswoman condemned the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday for blocking a state law that requires "crisis pregnancy centers" to provide women with information about...
The Boston Globe: Democrats flood border, demanding answers on immigrant child separations
By: Liz GoodwinWASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are flocking to the border, investigating conditions in immigrant detention centers and denouncing President Trump.Senator Elizabeth Warren and...
Congresswoman Clark Ushers E-Prescribing Bill Through U.S. House
Legislation marks the Representative's second opioid bill to pass Congress this month Washington, D.C.—Today, Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA) secured unanimous passage of the Every...
Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s Statement on Trump’s Executive Order that Continues to Detain Families
Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on President's Trump executive order that continues the detainment of families:"Trump's executive order is a...
NECN: U.S. House Passes Rep. Clark’s Bill to Ease Addiction Workforce Shortage
Winchester Star: Recovering from a concussion, Winchester High student discovered a gift
With so many of his other physical abilities impaired, drawing was an activity that Jens could do, a creative process that gave him a sense of purpose during a difficult time."Drawing was my refuge...
The Hill: Members of Congress demand new federal gender pay audit
By Niv EllisMembers of Congress from both parties and both chambers called on Thursday for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to embark on a new study of pay differences between men and...
The Washington Post: Little by little, domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly
By Duncan Strauss and Karin BrulliardPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Her boyfriend became abusive about six months after they met. He would drink himself into a stupor and tear the house apart while...
WBUR: House OKs Clark Bill That Would Offer Student Loan Repayment For Certain Substance Use Treatment Workers
By: WBUR NewsroomThe U.S. House on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill cosponsored by Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark that she said would take a major step to fight the nation's opioid epidemic.The...
MassLive: US House passes Massachusetts congresswoman’s bill to end addiction workforce shortage
By Shannon YoungA bipartisan effort to encourage more people to enter jobs in the substance abuse treatment field cleared the U.S. House this week, as lawmakers considered a series of bills aimed at...
Clark Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Bill Passes In US House of Representatives
Bipartisan legislation to increase the number of treatment professionals advances to U.S. SenateWASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, a bipartisan bill...
The Huffington Post: ‘Swatting’ Is Endangering Lives, Aided In Part By A Legal Loophole
By Ryan GrenobleIt had been a quiet Sunday evening in January 2016 when Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) noticed police lights streaming through her window.Curious to see if a neighbor needed help,...
Cheddar: Criminalizing The Swatting Trend
Congresswoman Katherine Clark is looking to criminalize the dangerous trend called swatting, which involves making a prank call so emergency services show up at a particular location. J.D. Durkin...
MassLive: Massachusetts Congresswoman looks to end workforce shortage, encourage people to enter addiction treatment field
By Shannon YoungAs addiction treatment providers across the country struggle to recruit and retain health care professionals and staff, Americans with substance abuse disorders can be...
Clark Statement on Trump decision to place restriction on Title X grantees
Clark Statement on Trump decision to place restriction on Title X granteesWashington, D.C. - Congresswoman Katherine Clark released the following statement regarding the Trump administration's...
Clark, Rogers workforce loan repayment bill advances in House
Bipartisan legislation to increase the number of substance use disorder treatment professionals moves favorably out of CommitteeWASHINGTON, DC- The Substance Use Disorder Workforce...
WCVB: Former aircraft cleaner files sexual harassment complaint
By: Katie ThompsonBOSTON — A 22-year-old former employee of a Logan International Airport subcontractor that cleans airliners filed a discrimination complaint Monday alleging she was sexually...