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November 2, 2009

Congressman Olver Argues for Health Reform on House Floor

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Olver delivered the following remarks on the House Floor: "We often hear that America has the best health care system in the world. But, cold hard facts don’t agree. Between 1997 and 2002 when researchers compared preventable deaths – from diabetes, cancer ...

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October 26, 2009

Olver Applauds Release of $25.5 Million for Western & Central MA Highway Stimulus Projects

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Olver applauded Governor Deval Patrick’s release of $25.5 million in federal Recovery Act funding for eight western and central Massachusetts highway projects.  These projects were among 33 projects, worth over $170.9 million, the Patrick-Murray Administration will fund in its ...

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October 22, 2009

Olver Announces Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority Receives $45,000 Housing Counseling Grant

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John W. Olver (D-1st District) announced that the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority’s Housing Services and Mediation Program (HSMP) has received a $45,000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling grant.  The Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority’s Housing ...

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More in: 2009 Press Releases

House Passes Cash for Clunkers Legislation

E-Newsletter June 2009 As you may know, one of the top priorities of the 111th Congress has been to combat global climate change by stimulating a clean-energy economy. I am pleased to ...

Monday, 15 June 2009

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House Passes Credit Card Holders' Bill of Rights

On April 30, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights. As a cosponsor of this legislation, I am pleased that the bill has moved ...

Friday, 1 May 2009

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EARTH DAY 2009: PREVIOUS SUCCESSES AND FUTURE CHALLENGES

On this, the 39th celebration of Earth Day, we are presented with an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made for the health of our planet and build awareness and support for ...

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

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H1N1 Vaccine in Massachusetts

Information for public health and school-based H1N1 clinics can be found at flu.masspro.org, or by telephone at 866-627-7968.  If there are no clinics scheduled in your area and you would like to get on a list to receive the vaccine, call your health care ...

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