Congressmembers unveil virtual thank you card for health care providers & essential workers; invite public to submit photo and video messages of appreciation APRIL 14, 2020- MASSACHUSETTS-...
Chicago Defender: COMMENTARY: COVID-19 — Even During a Killer Pandemic Trump Tests Positive for Racism
The FBI assesses hate crime incidents against Asian Americans likely will surge across the United States, due to the spread of coronavirus disease … endangering Asian American communities," read a...
USA Today: Coronavirus is closing day cares; child care providers worry they may never reopen
MaryLou Beaver loves her job. She's spent her 35-year career teaching and advocating for young children. Today, she directs her own child care center."I'm home," said Beaver, who directs the...
Boston Herald: Claps for Massachusetts medical workers, first responders battling coronavirus
Open your window, stand on your balcony and clap.The rounds of applause for health care workers, first responders and grocery store employees that have echoed through cities across the globe came to...
Marijuana Moment: Congresswoman Wants Ban On DC Marijuana Sales Lifted Through Coronavirus Legislation
A congresswoman is calling on the government to end a policy prohibiting Washington, D.C. from legal marijuana sales, arguing that the jurisdiction is in particular need of tax revenue from cannabis...
Clark Applauds Passage of Third Emergency Stimulus Package
CARES Act Provides Critical Assistance for Workers, Families, Hospitals and Local GovernmentsFriday, March 27, 2020- Washington, D.C.—Today, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Representative...
Clark Condemns Racism in Response to COVID-19, Calls for Unity and Facts
Again today White House official referred to COVID-19 as "Wuhan Virus"MARCH 25, 2020—Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark condemned the repeated use of "China virus", "Wuhan virus" and other racist...
Clark, House Members Call For Over $21 Billion Investment in Child Care Funding in Response to COVID-19
Federal resources would support state, providers and families facing financial hardshipWashington, DC-- Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5), Vice Chair of the House Democrat Caucus and...
Mass. Lawmakers Urge Congress to Prioritize Emergency Funding for Students and Colleges in COVID-19 Stimulus
Colleges and Universities Make Up a Significant Share of Massachusetts WorkforceWashington, D.C. - Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Katherine Clark (D-MA-05), along with United States...
Clark and Kennedy Demand Answers — Again — On Production of PPE & Ventilators
Mass Reps continue to urge national mobilization to meet dire need for medical equipment across the countryMedford, MA -- Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Representative Katherine Clark...
Clark, Pappas, and Gallego Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on DeVos to Protect Students From Financial Impacts of COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - Washington, D.C.- Today Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-05), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) led a bipartisan group of 72 lawmakers calling on...
March 17: Congresswoman Clark Hosting Telephone Town Hall on Coronavirus with Public Health Experts
WHAT:On Tuesday, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) will be hosting a telephone town hall alongside public health experts to brief the community on the Coronavirus outbreak. Congresswoman Clark...
Rep. Clark Announces Remote Working to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread
Staff remain at the ready to continue serving constituents March 15, 2020 - Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced that her office staff will begin working remotely to...
Boston Globe: Clark criticizes GOP’s ‘dangerous’ resistance to coronavirus aid package
Representative Katherine Clark of Melrose criticized Republican House leaders Thursday for opposing the coronavirus aid package unveiled by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi."These are not partisan issues....
Cheddar TV: Dem Rep ‘Very Discouraged’ by GOP Rhetoric on Coronavirus Aid Package
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on an emergency aid package related to the growing coronavirus outbreak, with a focus on relief for employees and protections for...
SAMPAN: Clark, Slotkin, Mckinley, Thompson, Cisneros, Stivers celebrate passage of Veterans Apprenticeship bill
Yesterday, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA-5), Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-08), Congressman David McKinley (R-WV-1), Congressman Glenn Thompson...
WBUR: House Democratic Leadership Lays Out Coronavirus Aid Proposal
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., about the aid package that Democrats are working on in response to coronavirus...
Clark, Slotkin, McKinley, Thompson, Cisneros, Stivers Celebrate Passage of Veterans Apprenticeship Bill
Legislation will help improve veterans' access to apprenticeship programs and eligibility for advanced program placementMarch 11, 2020- Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, Vice Chair of the House...
Hudson Wicked Local: Coronavirus reaches Massachusetts: Here’s what we know, latest updates town-by-town
There are 41 Massachusetts residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus, COVID-19.Gov. Charlie Baker will hold a briefing Tuesday to update the preventative steps the state is taking...
New York Times: Sesame’s Count Wants to Get Young Children Counted in Census
ORLANDO, Fla. — No age group was undercounted as much during the last once-a-decade census as children under 5, researchers say. Sesame Street is hoping to use Count von Count to change that.The...