WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on President Biden's Executive Order to further strengthen access to affordable, high-quality...
“A Major Win for Hardworking Families”: Clark, Raimondo, MA Delegation Laud CHIPS & Science Act Child Care Investments
DORCHESTER, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) hosted the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Representatives Ayanna Pressley...
Boston Globe: ‘We will not give up ground,’ Governor Healey says as Mass. observes Juneteenth holiday
As Juneteenth was celebrated across the country on Monday, Governor Maura Healey said the holiday comes at a pivotal time as lawmakers in other states seek to "ban the very history of our...
Whip Clark Statement on Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in celebration of the third annual Juneteenth National Independence Day."Juneteenth commemorates the day in...
Yahoo: Bill reintroduced in Congress gives federal protection for right to birth control access
There's another push in Congress to give federal protection for the right to access birth control after similar efforts failed last year.Congressional Democrats have reintroduced the Right to...
“Your Health Care Is Your Business”: Whip Clark Joins Rep. Manning, Sen. Markey To Reintroduce Right to Contraception Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Representative Kathy Manning (NC-6), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Members of Congress for a press conference to reintroduce...
“Put Our Kids Over Guns”: Whip Clark, Thompson, McBath, House Leadership Call for Action on Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4), Vice Chair Lucy McBath (GA-7), Speaker Emerita Nancy...
Whip Clark Statement on May Inflation Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May inflation report: "President Biden's plan to...
Global Newswire: Celebrities & Congress Step Out for People with Down Syndrome in Washington DC
Washington, D.C., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) held its annual AcceptAbility Gala, DC's largest fundraiser for people with...
Clark Joins Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Lawmakers in Urging Labor Department to Help Address Baker Administration Mismanagement of Unemployment Insurance
Washington (June 7, 2023) - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-2), Stephen...
New American Journal: Economic Crisis Averted: Congress Passes Bipartisan Debt Limit Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of political gamesmanship on the part of MAGA Republicans that caused unnecessary economic anxiety across the land, the United States Senate followed up on a vote in...
Whip Clark Joins Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Medford
MEDFORD, MA — Yesterday, to kick off Pride Month, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined LGBTQI+ advocates, students, local leaders, and city officials at a Pride flag raising ceremony in...
Whip Clark Celebrates Belmont Farmers’ Market Grand Opening
BELMONT, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined advocates to celebrate the opening of the Belmont Farmers' Market and discuss efforts to combat food insecurity across the...
Whip Clark Statement on Pride Month 2023
REVERE, MA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the beginning of Pride Month:"Pride is a celebration of the expression, culture, achievement, and...
GBH: Lawmakers alarmed over UMass Memorial Health’s plans to close birth unit in Leominster
Another Massachusetts birthing center is slated to shut down this fall, but community leaders are hoping they can reverse the decision.Last week, UMass Memorial Health announced it will close the...
The Eagle-Tribune: Democrats get behind debt ceiling deal
BOSTON — Members of the state's all-Democrat congressional delegation are begrudgingly backing a deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy aimed at avoiding a "catastrophic"...
Whip Clark: Democrats Are The “Adults In The Room”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted...
Whip Clark Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement:"From the beginning of this manufactured crisis, Democrats...
Whip Clark Statement on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: "On Memorial Day, we remember the patriots who gave their lives in...
American Independent: It would only take five House Republicans to avert a potential debt catastrophe
House Republican leaders acknowledged this week that they are holding the economy hostage, demanding massive cuts to funding for federal programs in exchange for not letting the nation...