John Kerry

04/02/2008 -- BOSTON – Senator John Kerry today issued the following statement praising Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley for her bold efforts to fight climate change and require the Bush Administration to act.

On April 2, 2007, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Massachusetts (and other petitioners), finding that the EPA has the authority to regulate CO2 and other greenhouse gases.

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Senator's Inquiry Follows Allegation that 99% Flights Have No Air Marshal on Board

04/02/2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Kerry wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff today, urging him to provide more information about the number of flights in the U.S. that are actually covered by a Federal Air Marshal (FAM).

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03/28/2008 -- BOSTON – The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) has given Senator John Kerry their highest possible100% rating, citing his work on the minimum wage, immigration reform and his opposition to judicial nominees who disregard basic civil rights.

"LCCR fights every day for civil rights and equal opportunity, and too often has had to claw and scrape to hold on to the gains of the last thirty years in the face of an unprecedented, systematic campaign by the right wing to take us backwards. From extreme judicial nominees to the Alito filibuster to protecting opportunity for women and minorities, I'm proud to have stood up for the freedom and opportunity that makes America great, and I'll keep up that fight in the United States Senate,” said Senator Kerry.    » read more »

Bill ensures those with immunodeficiency disease have access to life-saving treatments

03/16/2008 -- BOSTON – Senator John Kerry today announced that he is introducing “The Medicare IVIG Access Act” which will protect patients who suffer from primary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD). The bill will ensure that PIDD patients, who suffer from debilitating and sometimes fatal illnesses, receive quick access to life-saving treatments, spend less time in the hospital and lead healthier, more productive lives.    » read more »

03/14/2008 -- BOSTON – Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy, along with Congressman Michael Capuano today announced that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will receive up to $1.5 million for its work developing high performance, low-cost solar energy technology.

The funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) will help M.I.T., along with 10 other universities nationwide, study ways in which make solar energy cost competitive with conventional forms of energy by 2015.    » read more »

Extending 6% Cap on Mortgage Interest and Protections from Foreclosure Will Help Military families Endure Housing Crisis, Sluggish Economy

03/13/2008 -- Washington, DC – Facing a growing housing problem and a sub-prime mortgage crisis, Senator John Kerry introduced legislation today to help active duty service members and their families pay their home mortgages and avoid foreclosure.    » read more »

Reform Closes Offshore Tax Loopholes that Government Contractors Use To Dodge Social Security Taxes

March 13, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) are introducing the "Fair Share Act of 2008," today with Reps. Brad Ellsworth (IN) and Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) The reform will close the loophole that recently has allowed the defense contractor KBR Inc. to fleece the American taxpayer by almost $100 million a year.    » read more »

03/10/2008 -- WASHINGTON DC – Senator John Kerry sent a letter to the Pentagon today, demanding to know how unsafe water was given to troops in Iraq by defense contractor KBR Inc. and what steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence. According to an Inspector General report to be released shortly, American troops serving in Iraq were using substandard water for cleaning and bathing, which may have contributed to many of them falling ill and suffering from severe skin illnesses in the field.    » read more »

"The looming question now is whether the cost of Admiral Fallon's candor was his job."

03/11/2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Kerry made the following statement today about the retirement of Admiral William Fallon. Kerry pressed Congress to pose tough questions about whether Fallon was dismissed for voicing dissent against a rush to war with Iran.    » read more »

Massachusetts Consumers Paying Skyrocketing Prices at the Pump

02/29/2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator John Kerry today sent a letter to President Bush expressing his deep concern that the President and his Administration remain out-of-touch with skyrocketing gas prices across the nation.

Just yesterday, President Bush, when asked about predictions that gas prices would approach $4 a gallon, said, "That's interesting. I hadn't heard that."    » read more »

Kerry-Smith provision will help keep low-income families in their homes

02/28/2008 -- Washington, D.C. – Senator John Kerry expressed strong disappointment today when Senate Republicans blocked progress on legislation designed to stem foreclosures and address the housing crisis in America. Kerry vowed to continue his efforts to keep families in their homes and ease the skyrocketing rate of foreclosure across the country. Kerry urged the Senate Finance Committee to keep pursuing the goals of their proposal to address the subprime mortgage crisis.    » read more »

02/13/2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator John Kerry today sent a letter to the Budget Committee requesting additional funds for the America COMPETES Act. The Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act takes steps to ensure that our nation continues to maintain a competitive edge in the world,    » read more »

Bill would expand Massachusetts Fishing Partnership Health Plan

02/13/2008 -- Washington, D.C.---Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry and Representatives Barney Frank, John Tierney, and William Delahunt today introduced bipartisan legislation to provide low-cost health coverage to fishermen and their families in Massachusetts and other coastal states. For Massachusetts, where the Fishing Partnership Plan currently provides health care to many fishing families, the bill would offer a valuable infusion of additional funds to keep the program on a firm financial footing.    » read more »

Requests DOD IG Report on Sub-Standard Helmets, Which Put Combat Troops at Risk for Years

02/08/2008 -- WASHINGTON DC – Senator John Kerry wrote to Department of Defense Inspector General, Charles M. Kicklighter today, to request that he report on sub-standard armor inside protective helmets that were distributed to troops over the last twenty years, including those fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.    » read more »

Kerry Pushed for Rebate to Seniors, Women and Veterans

02/07/2008 -- WASHINGTON — Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) welcomed the Senate passage of the Senate Finance Committee’s Economic Stimulus Package today. The bill is a strong response to America’s recent economic downturn, and will strengthen America’s economy by keeping more Americans in their homes, delivering relief to 20 million seniors and lending support to 250,000 disabled veterans.    » read more »