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Since opening in early September, the La Petite Academy childcare center at Pittsburgh International Airport has received international media coverage and garnered praise from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during a visit to the airport.
The latest kudos come from one of the nation’s leading politicians, a tireless advocate for childcare access and funding for her entire career.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on WCVB’s On The Record to discuss Democrats' work to defend democracy at home and abroad while working to meet the needs of families. Below are highlights from her interview:
On the Rising Tide of Antisemitic Hate Speech on University Campuses:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-6) announcing that she will retire from the House at the end of the term:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and coalition partners to demand Congress pass President Biden’s $16 billion supplemental request for child care after Republicans allowed this critical funding to expire in the fall. Below is a transcript of her remarks: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to condemn Republicans’ baseless motion to censure Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16). Below is a transcript of her remarks:
President Joe Biden is preparing a package of health care measures that he would aim to pass in a second term, with announcements starting this week centered on cutting prescription drug prices.
The second most senior member of Congress joined Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17) on Saturday in a place where everything seemed tiny. The two lawmakers were surrounded by undersized tables and chairs. Miniature bathroom stalls lined a back wall. A small wooden airplane sat on a bookshelf.
There was, however, nothing miniature about the issue that brought Deluzio and U.S. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) to La Petite Academy, a new child care facility at Pittsburgh International Airport. Their concern: A lack of affordable, high-quality childcare for working parents.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court:
“Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was a true public servant and trailblazing jurist.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-16) announcing that she will retire from the House at the end of the term:
“For more than 20 years, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo has delivered results for the people of Silicon Valley with determination, creativity, and vision.