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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 the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would codify the fundamental right to contraception, which the Supreme Court first recognized more than half a century ago in Griswold v. Connecticut. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
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 Pelosi, and advocates for a press conference announcing three discharge petitions seeking to bring gun violence prevention legislation to the House Floor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May inflation report:
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 joy made possible by generations of courageous LGBTQI+ Americans. We honor those trailblazers who have fought for equality and freedom. Their stories remind us that justice is won through solidarity – by joining together to defend the safety, dignity, and liberty of every person.
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 have been committed to doing what is responsible — preventing a catastrophic default and protecting the services Americans rely on. Tonight, we upheld that commitment.
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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 Lieu (CA-36) for a press conference ahead of tonight’s House vote on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. Below is a transcript of her remarks: |
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 service to our country and our democracy. They made the ultimate sacrifice wherever duty called. We are free because they were brave, and America is forever grateful.
REVERE, MA – Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was joined by local veterans, seniors, educators, and city officials to speak out against the impossible choice that extremist Republicans are presenting to the American people: devastating cuts or a devastating default. Below are excerpts of their remarks:
Whip Clark on the GOP Taking the American People Hostage:
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 default on its debt for the first time in history. But thanks to a rarely used maneuver by House Democrats, if just five Republican representatives buck their leadership, they could potentially thwart that catastrophe.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about debt ceiling negotiations. Congressional lawmakers are leaving town for the Memorial Day recess.
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