Press Releases
MALDEN, MA — Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) participated in House Democrats’ nationwide “Save Social Security Day of Action,” meeting with seniors and caregivers at Mystic Valley Elder Services. She joined them to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security and to underscore Democrats’ continued fight to protect this vital lifeline. During her visit, Whip Clark also honored the facility's 50 years of service to local seniors and caregivers.
MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing Reports to discuss the failure of Republicans' first six months in Washington and Democrats' fight for everyday Americans. Below are excerpts from her interview:
On Republicans' Failure to Keep Their Promises and Release the Epstein Files:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference slamming House Republicans’ six months of chaos. Below are excerpts from the event: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room to discuss the devastating impact of Republicans' Big, Ugly Law and their rescissions package. Below are excerpts from her interview:
On Republicans' Rescission Package:
As Republicans deliver fresh tax breaks for billionaires and kick Americans off their health care, Democrats continue their fight to help families find and afford child care ***WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE HERE*** |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after House Republicans passed their Big, Ugly Bill, sending the legislation to Donald Trump’s desk:
"House Democrats will spend every day of the next 16 months making sure moms, dads, seniors, and veterans know that Republicans took away their health care, raised their energy bills, and hiked their grocery costs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce Republicans' betrayal of working Americans ahead of the final vote on their Big, Ugly Bill. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"As we are here in the early morning hours, 60% of the families in this country cannot afford the basics. 60% of Americans cannot afford that first rung of the American Dream. This is an existential failure of the wealthiest nation on earth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Ranking Members Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Richard Neal (MA-1), Angie Craig (MN-2), and Brendan Boyle (PA-2) to highlight the devastating impacts of Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill ahead of its consideration on the House Floor. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
PANAMA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-3) announcing his retirement at the end of the 119th Congress:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision upholding South Carolina’s ban on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood:
“Trump's extremist Supreme Court has inflicted yet another brutal, ideological attack on the health, freedom, and wellbeing of the American people — deciding once again that politics reigns above the law and a patient’s right to quality care.