Congressman Stephen F. Lynch announced today that the Town of Norwood has been awarded a Fire Grant from the Department of Homeland Security and United States Fire Administration (USFA).  The federally-funded award, in the amount of $192,598, will be used to update vehicle voice communications systems, implement GPS technology and install a computer-aided dispatch system. Read more.

Congressman Lynch To Host A Series Of Open Forums On Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Between November 28th and 30th, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch will hold a series of open forums on the prescription drug benefit under Medicare (Medicare Part D).  The purpose of the five forums is to address many of the questions and concerns of seniors and others who are Medicare-eligible regarding the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D. Read more.

Congressman Lynch Calls On Defense Department To Track Weapons In Iraq

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, member of the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, today introduced the “Iraq Weapons Accountability Act of 2006,” legislation that requires the Department of Defense to track weapons purchased for the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF).  Lynch’s legislation comes on the heels of a key report on weapons tracking by the DoD issued by the Special Inspector General for Iraq, Stuart Bowen, Jr. Read more.

Statement Of Congressman Lynch On The Resignation Of Secretary Rumsfeld

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, member of the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, said, "I think that Secretary Rumsfeld’s decision to resign was the right one.  We now have this opportunity to change our strategy and tactics on the ground in Iraq.  It would have been impossible to change direction with Mr. Rumsfeld in place. Read more.

Congressman Lynch Blasts Plan To Phase Out Iraq Anti-Corruption Probe -- Lynch Says Cover-Up Will Encourage Corruption

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) today blasted the move by Congressional Republicans to secretly terminate the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Stuart Bowen, Jr. Read more.

League Of Conservation Voters Releases 2006 National Environmental Scorecard Congressman - Lynch Shows Leadership In Protecting The Environment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a session of Congress that saw continued reliance on the failed energy policies of the past while ignoring common sense solutions to America's energy challenges, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) today released its 2006 National Environmental Scorecard. Read more.