October 2006 E-Newsletter
 

In This Issue:

• Lynch, Markey Question Hub Port Security
• Lynch Announces Funding For Bulletproof Vests
• Lynch Calls For Full Funding Of No Child Left Behind
• 100% Rating From League Of Conservation Voters
• Lynch Fights To Keep VA Hospitals Open
• Interested In Attending A Service Academy?
• Contact My Office

Lynch, Markey Question Hub Port Security
Congressman Ed Markey and I recently sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, expressing our concern that the Port of Boston was given a low-risk security rating.  The low rating would make it more difficult for Boston to receive federal port security funds.  For more information, read our letter.

Lynch Announces Funding For Bulletproof Vests

I am pleased to announce that police departments in 13 cities and towns in the Ninth Congressional District received federal funding to purchase bulletproof vests.  To learn more and to find out which cities and towns received funding, read the full release.

Lynch Calls For Full Funding of No Child Left Behind

Since being signed into law in 2001, the No Child Left Behind Act has been consistently under-funded.  Education funding in the Republicans' FY 2007 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill again falls short.  To see how this affects our state, read the full release.

100% Rating From League Of Conservation Voters

The League of Conservation Voters released its 2006 Environmental Scorecard.  I am honored to have earned a 100% rating, meaning that I cast a pro-environment vote on every environment-related vote before the House in 2006.  For more information, read the League of Conservation Voters' release.

Lynch Fights To Keep VA Hospitals Open

On August 24, I met with veterans leaders and veterans to discuss the next step in fighting the proposed consolidation of VA Hospitals in Greater Boston.  The Veterans Administration's Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) process is considering consolidating the West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain VA Hospitals into one facility and moving inpatient services from Bedford to Brockton.  Read more on my website.

Interested In Attending A Service Academy?

I am currently accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies.  The deadline for submitting an application is November 1.  If you are interested in attending a Service Academy, please contact Bob Fowkes in my Boston District Office at 617-428-2000.

Contact My Office

Do you need assistance dealing with federal agencies or programs?  Would you like to voice your opinion on a current issue?  Are you interested in scheduling a tour while in Washington, D.C.?  I am proud to provide a variety of services to my constituents.  Please do not hesitate to contact my office for help.