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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards:
"Cecile Richards was an unrivaled champion for women and reproductive freedom. From preventative care to birth control and abortion rights, she fought for our right to control our bodies and lives. I am forever grateful for her leadership, grace and strength. In her honor, we will keep the torch of freedom lit."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“I will be attending today’s inauguration ceremony for President-elect Trump, and I hope to hear a commitment from him to building an economy that works for working people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark issued the following statement on the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to condemn the GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
“Every single parent worries about their kid’s safety. Every parent wants their daughters to be treated fairly — including on the sports field. That conversation is being had among parents, schools, experts, sports authorities across the country — as it should be.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) on his election as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 119th Congress.
The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Monday during a session presided over by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest.
The quadrennial ritual, clearing the way for Trump's inauguration in two weeks, went like clockwork and stood in sharp contrast to four years ago when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of then-President Trump's 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden.
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the Capitol.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:
“Four years ago, a violent insurrection struck at the very core of our democracy. Our Constitution faced one of the most flagrant attacks in its history. Yet our country proved stronger than any physical attack and greater than any one person.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., held onto the gavel Friday in a closely watched election. But, as expected, he did it without the help of the Bay State’s Capitol Hill delegation.
All nine Democratic members of Massachusetts' House contingent cast their ballots for U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., according to a tally published by The Washington Post.
As Republicans took full control of Congress this week and U.S. President-elect prepared to take office later this month, Democratic lawmakers renewed warnings about how the GOP agenda will harm working people and pledged to fight against it.
"Today, the 119th Congress officially begins. Our top priority over the next two years must be fighting for working families and standing up to corporate power and greed," Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), chair emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said on social media Friday.