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Cape Cod Politics

Our Congressman began his Memorial Day Holiday Weekend by honoring one of our local fallen heroes
Rep. David Vieira says state's art, health and foreign language curriculum frameworks have not been revisited since their development in 1999
Key stakeholders in Massachusetts’ marine and fishing communities discussed opportunities to improve upon existing discrepancies in federal fisheries management

Letter sent to the governor on Thursday signed by all 30 House Republicans and five Democrats including Cleon Turner of Dennis
Reps discuss parking, road repairs, taxi lights and the legal underpinnings of subdivisions

Heroes in Transition provides assistance to disabled veterans
It's not just a "bathroom bill" - "What are we afraid of?" - Rep. Sarah Peake
He introduced this first-of-its kind legislation to address prescription drug abuse
USPS continues to face significant financial challenges that require a legislative solution
Roads, bridges, and busses - There was a lot of publicity and conversation about the Governor's proposed $1.9 Billion

Walter Brooks

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Taxpayers shoulder an extra $1,542 in taxes to "make up for" $150 billion in revenue due to tax havens - Legislature extracted $300 million in local road funding

Walter Brooks

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Hunt noted a movement among Democrats to tax more services. He said, “New Sales taxes will not stop with software services. Accounting and legal services could be next.” - Transportation proposal clears House Way & Means
“Prescription drug abuse is a problem we can and should be tackling right now.” - Rep. Keating
"Dialogue and discussion and discourse needed on budget and transportation bill"
Wolf pledges to help Pilgrim 14 and supporters shutdown Pilgrim
Senate President Therese Murray to speak at Falmouth's "It Can Wait" Anti-Texting and Driving Campaign - Treasurer Steven Grossman and Attorney General Martha Coakley speak in Plymouth at Mass. Building Trades Council

Keating will bring White Ribbon campaign to Congress
Mannal disputes the Herald's story. Says he has never, represented a sex offender.
Markey has introduced legislation to make Pilgrim Nuclear safer

Turner says proposals don't violate the law, they clarify it

Rep. Bill Keating is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee
"I am absolutely thinking about the 2014 gubernatorial run."
Infrastructure, foreclosures, welfare changes, wastewater