2006 Press Releases

October 24, 2006 - Congressman Tierney Receives President's Award from the Massachusetts Association for Community Action

October 24, 2006 - Congressman John Tierney Earns Perfect Score from Women's Business Group

September 18, 2006 - Tierney Tells Panel: "Bedford VA Critical In Providing Quality Care to New England Veterans."

September 12, 2006 - Tierney to Host "Academy Night 2006"

August 10, 2006 - Statement by Congressman John F. Tierney on the Airline Terrorist Plot

August 8, 2006 - Representative Tierney Announces Introduction of LEADERS Act

July 26, 2006 - U.S. House Passes Tierney-Gingrey Bipartisan Bill to Impose Tougher Child Pornography Penalties

July 25, 2006 - Bipartisan Health Care Bill Introduced, “Creative Federalism” Could Break Gridlock & Cover the Uninsured

June 29, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Calls for Overhaul of Nation’s Drug Safety System

May 25, 2006 - Rep. Tierney: Drilling in Alaska Will Not Solve Nation’s Energy Crisis

May 18, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Calls on President to Convene Emergency Energy Summit to Address Skyrocketing Gas Prices

May 16, 2006 - Kerry, Tierney and Meehan Ask Governor Romney to Request Disaster Declaration for Flooded Massachusetts Communities

May 15, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Comments On Reported NSA Collection of Phone Call Records

May 8, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Comments on President Bush’s Nomination of General Michael Hayden to Lead the CIA

May 4, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Supports Port Security Bill

May 3, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Slams GOP So-Called ‘Reform’ Bill, Supports ‘Real Comprehensive’ Reform Package and Calls for Public Financing of Campaigns

May 1, 2006 - Rep. Tierney’s Statement on Intelligence Authorization Bill

April 27, 2006 - Rep. Tierney and House Democrats Host E-Hearing on College Affordability

April 26, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Calls for Improved Effort to Rebuild and Reopen Schools in Katrina-Affected Areas

April 3, 2006 - Tierney Says Higher Education Bill Still "A Work In Progress"

March 30, 2006 - Republican Higher Education Bill Misses Opportunity To Make College More Affordable

March 28, 2006 - How Can We Build A Skilled Workforce To Keep Massachusetts’s Companies Competitive?

March 15, 2006 - Tierney: Republican Leadership Refuses to Protect Taxpayers, Soldiers & Storm Victims

March 6, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Calls for CSBG Program Funding

February 13, 2006 - Rep. Tierney, Senator Kerry Fight for Tougher Child Pornography Penalties

February 9, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Calls for More Funding for COPS Program

February 3, 2006 - Rep. Tierney Spearheads Effort For C.O.P.S. Funding in FY 2007 Budget

January 24, 2006 - Congressman Tierney: Public Financing of Campaigns Must Be Part of Congressional Reform Proposals

January 9, 2006 - Tierney Joins Democrats to Sponsor House Rules Reform Package

2005 Press Releases

December 8, 2005 - Tierney Questions Sensibility of Republicans' Tax Bill

December 5, 2005 - Tierney Announces $30,000 Grant for North Shore Music Theatre

November 10, 2005 - Tierney, Kennedy and Kerry Announce $250,000 for Common Pasture in Newburyport and Newbury

November 10, 2005 - Tierney Announces $200,000 for North Shore Community College Gang Prevention Initiative in the City of Lynn

November 9, 2005 - Congressman Tierney Reiterates Call For Suspension of Rove’s Security Clearance and Access to Classified Information

October 28, 2005 - Tierney Response to Criminal Indictment of Vice President's Chief of Staff and National Security Advisor

October 27, 2005 - Tierney Fights to Protect Student Aid

October 13, 2005 - Tierney Urges Bush Administration to Correct Error in “Medicare and You” Handbook

October 7, 2005 - Tierney Blasts Republicans for Providing Subsidies to Oil Companies at Expense of Consumers

October 6, 2005 - Tierney Announces $386,128 Grant for Town of Bedford Police Department Program

October 6, 2005 - Tierney Announces $41,000 School Safety Grant for Wilmington Public Schools

September 28, 2005 - Tierney Responds to Indictment of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay

September 27, 2005 - Tierney Calls for Additional Student Financial Aid For Hurricane Katrina and Rita Victims

September 27, 2005 - Tierney Challenges Recommendations for Boston-area VA Medical Centers

September 23, 2005 - Tierney Re-Introduces States’ Rights to Innovate in Health Care Act

September 20, 2005 - Tierney Announces Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for Boxford Police Department

September 20, 2005 - Tierney Announces $42,560 Federal Grant for Town of Nahant

September 15, 2005 - Tierney Bill Calls for Oversight Committee of Katrina Reconstruction Efforts

September 14, 2005 - Tierney Calls for Increase in Low-Income Fuel Assistance

September 13, 2005 - Tierney Congratulates Circuit Justice Peter C. DiGangi Honored as Congressional Angel in Adoption

September 8, 2005 - Tierney Announces $75,600 Federal Grant for Danvers Fire Department

August 5, 2005 - Tierney Announces $30,000 Federal Grant for Saugus Police Department

August 2, 2005 - Tierney Releases GAO Report: EPA Not Properly Administering Clean Water Act

July 29, 2005 - Tierney Announces $16 Million in Local Projects and Reauthorization for Blue Line Extension in Transportation Bill

July 26, 2005 - Tierney Demands Full Disclosure from NRC

July 22, 2005 - Tierney Fights For Massachusetts Schools

July 13, 2005 - Congressman Tierney Calls For Suspension of Rove’s Security Clearance and Access to Classified Information

July 6, 2005 - Reps. Tierney, Markey, Meehan Release Statement on Hanscom Air Force Base and Natick Labs

June 24, 2005 - Tierney Condemns Education Cuts

June 22, 2005 - Tierney Hails Intelligence Bill as A Step in the Right Direction

June 16, 2005 - Tierney Raps GOP for Cutting Funding for "COPS"

June 14, 2005 - Massachusetts Delegation Urges Bush to Release FEMA Funds for Red Tide Relief

June 10, 2005 - Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Asks Commerce Department to Declare Massachusetts Disaster Area in Wake of Red Tide Crisis

May 31, 2005 - Reps. Markey, Tierney Investigate Additional Seabrook Security Woes
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May 26, 2005 - Tierney Announces College Affordability and Accountability Act

May 25, 2005 - Tierney's Efforts to Protect Taxpayers' Dollars Unwavering

May 23, 2005 - Tierney Calls For Review of Controversial Sections of US PATRIOT Act

May 19, 2005 - Tierney Slams House Interior Bill

May 13, 2005 - Tierney Urges Panel to Keep Care at Bedford VA Hospital

May 13, 2005 - Tierney Comments On Pentagon’s Recommendations For Hanscom Air Force Base

May 12, 2005 - Tierney Hails Passage of First Responder bill; Helps High-Risk States and Eliminates Bureaucracy; More Funding for First Responders Still Needed

May 5, 2005 - Republicans Block Legislation to Restore Congressional Oversight Over War Contracts

May 3, 2005 - Awards Presented for Sixth District Congressional High School Art Competition at Montserrat College

April 20, 2005 - Congressman John Tierney's Earns Perfect Score from Women's Group

April 20, 2005 - Tierney Statement on Repealing the Estate Tax

March 22, 2005 - Congressman Tierney's Statement on the GOP Budget Resolution

March 15, 2005 - Congressman Tierney Announces Latest Social Security Town Hall Meetings

March 8, 2005 - Tierney Co-Authors Bipartisan Legislation to Reestablish Truman Committee, Restore Congressional Oversight Over War Contracts

March 8, 2005 - Congressman Tierney Fights to Save Drug Education and Prevention Program

March 5, 2005 - Tierney Leads Efforts to Restore Funding for First Responders

March 4, 2005 - Tierney Says GOP Job Training Bill Fails Workers

March 3, 2005 - Congressman Tierney to Hold Campus Conversation on Social Security

March 1, 2005 - Topsfield Fire Department to Purchase Current Gear and Safety Equipment Thanks to $54,941 Competitive Grant

February 11, 2005 - Congressman Tierney to Hold Town Hall Meetings Across 6th District to Discuss Social Security

February 9, 2005 - Salem Fire Department to Upgrade Prevention Services Thanks to $16,339 Competitive Grant for Fire Prevention

February 2, 2005 - Tierney's Constituents Say President's State of the Union Speech Must Address Economic and Homeland Security Concerns

February 1, 2005 - Beverly Fire Department to Receive $51,300 Competitive Grant for Gear and Thermal Cameras

January 29, 2005 - Iraq after the vote: Much at stake for both U.S. and Iraqis

January 26, 2005 - Tierney Tapped For House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

January 17, 2005 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Message

January 12, 2005 - Tierney Spearheads Effort for First Responder Funding in the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget

January 7, 2005 - Burlington Fire Department to Receive $90,000 Competitive Grant for Generator and Communications Equipment

January 5, 2005 - Congressman John F. Tierney released the following statement on the passing of his friend and colleague, Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-CA)

January 3, 2005 - Tierney on Social Security: The System is Working

2004 Press Releases

December 23, 2004 - Congressman John F. Tierney Calls On U.S. Postmaster General to Assist Military Families by Waiving Postage Fees For Care Packages Mailed to Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

December 7, 2004 - Tierney Supports Final Version of 9/11 Intelligence Reform Bill

December 1, 2004 - Tierney Secures Federal Transportation Grant; Brings New Van to Assist Manchester Seniors

December 1, 2004 - Congressman John F. Tierney to Join 9/11 Families in Vigil for Passage of 9/11 Bill

December 1, 2004 - World AIDS Day 2004 Statement

November 23, 2004 - Tierney's 100% Voting Record on Behalf of Protecting Civil Rights and Liberties Earns Praise from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights

November 22, 2004 - Tierney Statement on IDEA Conference Report

November 22, 2004 - Tierney Secures Funds, Assistance for 6th District Communities

November 22, 2004 - Tierney Announces Return of Land to the Town of Nahant

November 22, 2004 - Kennedy, Kerry and Tierney Secure $900,000 for Essex National Heritage Area

November 22, 2004 - Kennedy, Kerry and Tierney Announce $550,000 for North Shore Community College

November 17, 2004 - Energy Saving Tips

November 11, 2004 - Congressman John F. Tierney's Veterans Day Message

October 28, 2004 - Home Heating Oil Could Jump 50% of More This Winter: Tierney Faults Republicans for Inaction on Energy Prices

October 26, 2004 - Tierney Announces Medicare Reprieve for North Shore Hospitals

October 18, 2004 - Tierney, New England Members of Congress: Regional Approach to LNG Terminals Necessary

October 14, 2004 - Lynn Receives $100,000 Federal Grant to Help Secure Schools

October 9, 2004 - Tierney Statement on Passage of DOD Authorization Conference Report

October 7, 2004 - Tierney: House Republicans' Post-9/11 Legislation is a "Poison Pill"

October 6, 2004 - Tierney: New Report Shows Failure to Increase Pell Grants Harms Students from Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District

October 4, 2004 - Tierney Joins Senator Kennedy, Govenor Romney and Members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation to Pitch Hanscom AFB Expansion

September 30, 2004 - Tierney Supports 9/11 Families, Says Intel Bill Should Reflect Commission's Recommendations, Congressman Decries Efforts by House GOP to Pad Intel Bill with Partisan Provisions

September 22, 2004 - Tierney Lauds House Democrats’ "New Partnership for America’s Future"

September 20, 2004 - Girls Inc. of Lynn to Receive $100,000 Federal Grant to Help Prevent Substance Abuse in Teens

September 16, 2004 - Tierney: New Study Confirms GOP Economic Polices Causing Health Care Costs to Rise for Middle-Class Americans

September 15, 2004 - Tierney: Bush Administration Should Come Clean With America’s Seniors About Why Medicare Costs Will Rise in 2005

September 14, 2004 - Tierney Supports Extending Funding for Women’s Business Centers

September 11, 2004 - Tierney Commemorates the Third Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

September 8, 2004 - Tierney Comments on Hanscom’s Infrastructure Improvement Plan

September 2, 2004 - Tierney Invites 6th District Young People to Academy Night 2004

August 23, 2004 - Tierney: New Overtime Regulations Harmful to American Workers

August 19, 2004 - Congressman Tierney to President Bush: Focus on the Future -- Postpone Deployment of Unproven Missile Defense System and Address More Urgent Threats to America

August 17, 2004 - Non-Partisan Study Confirms Bush Tax Cuts Highly Skewed Toward Wealthiest

August 17, 2004 - Tierney/Newburyport Officials Review Federal/Local Partnership Efforts around "Livable Communities"

August 11, 2004 - Tierney Draws Attention to Legitimate Issues Raised by New York Times Op-Ed Chart

August 10, 2004 - Tierney Attends Caucus With 9/11 Commission Leaders, Urges Full and Open Debate on its Recommendations

August 6, 2004 - Tierney: Anemic Job Growth Demonstrates Need for Change in GOP’s Failed Economic Polices

August 3, 2004 - Tierney to Sponsor Thursday, August 5th Community Meeting for Displaced Sanmina-SCI Workers

August 2, 2004 - Tierney Salutes 9/11 Families, Urges Adoption of Commission Report Recommendations by 9/11/04

July 26, 2004 - Tierney Issues Call for Prompt Action on 9/11 Commission’s Recommendations

July 22, 2004 - Tierney Comments on Release of the 9/11 Commission Report

July 20, 2004 - Tierney: Essex National Heritage Area Reauthorization Approved by House of Representatives

July 16, 2004 - Statement On Amendment Blocking Tax Dollars for Corporate Expatriates

July 15, 2004 - Tierney to Bush Administration: Stop Stonewalling Prescription Drug Re-importation

July 14, 2004 - Republican Leadership Gets the Facts Wrong, Claims that States Did Not Cut Higher Education Funding, Republican Credibility Gap on Education Grows

July 12, 2004 - Tierney Joins Legislative Effort to Provide a Temporary Fix to Cover the GOP’s Deep Cuts in Education Spending

July 9, 2004 - Senator Kerry, Congressman Tierney: Lynn Public Schools Receive $378,673 Federal Grant to Support Elementary School Counseling

July 9, 2004 - Tierney Joins Bi-Partisan Effort, Led by Democrats, to Reverse President’s Attempt to Deeply Cut Small Business Loan Subsidies

July 7, 2004 - Tierney: A Focus on Innovation Will Lead America Toward a Brighter Future, Says GOP’s Research and Development Bill Touts Programs Targeted for Major Cuts

July, 2004 - Independence Day Message from Congressman John F. Tierney

July 1, 2004 - Overcharged! Tierney Expresses Outrage at Drug Companies for the Fleecing of Public Hospitals and Community Health Clinics Which Serve Low-Income Americans

June 24, 2004 - Tierney Pushes Legislation That Encourages Tax Fairness, Deficit Reduction and Investment in Domestic Priorities, Says Plan Trumps Republican Majority’s Tax Cuts for Millionaires

June 23, 2004 - Tierney Calls for Comprehensive Review of Policies Surrounding the Siting and Safety of Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals

June 18, 2004 - Tierney to Host Conference on Doing Business With the Federal Government

June 17, 2004 - Tierney Challenges GOP to Join Bi-Partisan Bill to Put Americans Back to Work, Says Republican Bill Hurts Mass. Families and Small Businesses

June 15, 2004 - MASSACHUSETTS DRIVERS TO PAY $428 MILLION MORE FOR GAS THIS SUMMER COMPARED TO LAST YEAR, Report Released by Markey, Tierney Shows Effect of Higher Gas Prices on MA Drivers

June 9, 2004 - Tierney Co-Sponsors Bill to Reauthorize Funding for Essex National Heritage Area

June 4, 2004 - House Supports Goals of Congressman Tierney’s Alternative Paths to Teaching Act

May 27, 2004 - A Grateful Nation Pays Tribute to Our Veterans

May 20, 2004 - Tierney: Congressional Republicans Do Not Allow Vote on Build American Amendment

May 19, 2004 - Tierney to Congressional Republicans: Put Science Before Politics

May 14, 2004 - Tierney Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Decision

May 13, 2004 - Tierney: Congress Can Do More About Health Care

May 7, 2004 - Tierney Lauds Final CARES Decision by VA Secretary Calls Positive Outcome a Victory for Veterans

May 6, 2004 - Tierney: Increasing Awareness About Autism is Critical Bi-Partisan Resolution Passes House Unanimously

May 5, 2004 - Statement by Congressman John F. Tierney Regarding Iraqi Prisoner Abuses at Abu Ghraib

May 5, 2004 - Tierney to GOP: Fix the Alternative Minimum Tax, and Pay for It

May 3, 2004 - Tierney: New Medicare-Approved Prescription Drug Cards Offer No Guarantee, Urges Seniors to Weigh New Card from HHS Carefully

April 22, 2004 - Tierney Lauds FEMA Approval of Disaster Assistance for Flood-Ravaged Communities

April 21, 2004 - Unhappy Earth Day for EPA: President’s Polices Put Polluters First

April 21, 2004 - Rep. Tierney's Floor Statement on Earth Day

April 14, 2004 - Tierney, Massachusetts Members of Congress Request Federal Funds for Flood-Ravaged Communities

April 2, 2004 - Tierney Announces $14 Million in Local Projects and Reauthorization for Blue Line Extension are Included Within House-Passed Transportation Legislation, Praises Bi-Partisan Process, Hopes President Bush Withdraws Veto Threat

April 2, 2004 - Congressman Tierney Cautions Seniors to be Wary of Phone Solicitations for New Medicare Drug Discount Card

March 30, 2004 - Tierney Applauds New Report, Says EPA Must Do More to Ensure Americans Have Access to Clean Water

March 25, 2004 - Congressman Tierney Supports Common Sense Budget for America

March 24, 2004 - Congressman Tierney Supports Common Sense Budget for America

March 18, 2004 - Wounded Credibility -- Rep. Tierney speaks on the House Floor

March 17, 2004 - Saluting America’s Troops and Veterans

March 5, 2004 - Tierney Demands End to Failed Economic Policies

March 4, 2004 - GOP Retreats on College Affordability Issue

March 4, 2004 - Tierney Lauds Lynn Health Task Force’s Health Care Action Day

March 2, 2004 - Tierney’s 100% Voting Record on Behalf of Seniors Earns Praise from National Organization of Retired Workers

February 25, 2004 - Congressman Tierney to Participate in Town Hall Meeting in Lynn About the New Medicare Law

February 24, 2004 - Tierney Earns Perfect Score on Children's Issues

February 23, 2004 - Tierney to President Bush: Don't Shortchange Firefighters

February 13, 2004 - Tierney: CARES Commission Decision “Step in the Right Direction”, VA Secretary Principi to Make Final Decision

February 11, 2004 - President Bush: How Will You Protect Passenger Privacy?

February 10, 2004 - Tierney to President Bush: Help Wanted for Job Creation

February 3, 2004 - Congressman Tierney Speaks on the House Floor on Medicare

January 30, 2004 - Tierney Says Bush Budget Should Keep Promise to Leave No Child Behind, Calls On The President To Keep His Promise in Budget Next Week

January 28, 2004 - Tierney to President Bush: Jobless Workers Deserve Better - New Report Shows Negative Impact to Boston Metro Area Unless Unemployment Benefits are Extended

January 22, 2004 - Tierney on Administration’s Job Training Proposal: Rhetoric Doesn’t Match Reality

January 21, 2004 - Making Sense of the State of the Union

January 16, 2004 - Tierney’s Constituents Say President’s State of the Union Speech Must Address Economic and Homeland Security Concerns

January 15, 2004 - Tierney Honors Dr. Martin Luther King

January 9, 2004 - Rep. Tierney Marks 2nd Anniversary of "No Child Left Behind" Act by Calling on Congress to Keep Its Promise

January 8, 2004 - Tierney Expresses Dismay at Administration’s ‘Tips’ on How Employers Could Avoid Paying Overtime to America’s Hardest Workers

January 8, 2004 - West Newbury Fire Department to Receive a $108,000 Federal FIRE Grant to Update Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus System and Provide Other Upgrades

January 8, 2004 - Burlington Fire Department to Receive $120,645 Federal FIRE Grant to Upgrade Gear, Purchase Thermal Imaging Devices

January 8, 2004 - Lynn Fire Department to Receive Federal FIRE Grant $129,360 to Replace Air Tanks and Some Turnout Gear

January 8, 2004 - Reading Fire Department to Receive $143, 595 Federal Grant to Purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Provide Other Upgrades

January 8, 2004 - Salisbury Fire Department to Receive $57,177 Federal Grant to Replace Diesel Exhaust System in Fire Station and Train Firefighters

January 8, 2004 - Ipswich Fire Department to Receive $52,020 Federal Grant to Purchase Diesel Exhaust System for Fire Department

2003 Press Releases

December 27, 2003 - Tierney in the News: "Tierney to keep up fight for VA center, Hanscom" by Ian Bishop, Lowell Sun

December 19, 2003 - Tierney: Bush Leaves Unemployed Workers Out in the Cold

December 18, 2003 - Tierney: CARES Meeting in Washington Confirms Recent Press Reports About Status of Bedford VA Hospital

December 17, 2003 - Tierney: Decision to Scrap Changes to the Clean Water Act One of Few Victories for the Environment

December 15, 2003 - Tierney Statement on the Capture of Saddam Hussein

December 12, 2003 - Tierney Joins Delegation in Urging President Bush to Send Federal Aid to Snow Ravaged Massachusetts

December 11, 2003 - Tierney Calls Proposed Changes in Overtime Regulations an “Assault” on Working Americans

December 9, 2003 - Media Advisory: Congressman Tierney to Participate in Hearing on Bush Administration's Proposed Changes to Overtime Regulations on Thursday, December 11th

December 8, 2003 - Tierney Continues Fight for Bedford VA Hospital

December 8, 2003 - Tierney: Bush Signing of Medicare Bill Marks Beginning of the End of Medicare

December 5, 2003 - Rep. Tierney to Bush: “Where are the JOBS??”

December 5, 2003 - Gloucester Fire Department to Receive $252, 954 Federal FIRE Grant to Upgrade Their Self Contained Breathing Apparatus System

December 5, 2003 - Marblehead to Receive $98,677 Federal FIRE Grant to Help Replace Firefighting Gear and Breathing System

December 5, 2003 - Middleton Fire Department to Receive $70,119 Federal Fire Grant to Upgrade Firefighters Gear

November 25, 2003 - World AIDS Day 2003: A Message from Congressman John F. Tierney

November 24, 2003 - Tierney and Grijalva: Political Paybacks Like Those in Energy and Medicare Legislation Must Come to an End: Pair Introduces Clean Money, Clean Elections Bill

November 24, 2003 - Tierney Introduces Clean Money, Clean Elections Act, Says Political Paybacks in Energy, Medicare Legislation Should Never Happen Again

November 21, 2003 - Tierney: Medicare Legislation Bad Medicine for America’s Seniors

November 20, 2003 - Congressman Tierney's Letter to Seniors on Medicare

November 20, 2003 - Tierney Opposes Energy Bill: “It is Pork and Polluter Friendly”

November 20, 2003 - Tierney Invites Seniors: Calculate How Much You'll Still Have to Pay Under Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

November 18, 2003 - Tierney Announces College Affordability and Accountability Act to Make College Affordable For All

November 17, 2003 - LEO Receives $2 Million Federal Grant for Head Start Program

November 13, 2003 - Tierney and Mass Senior Action Blast Reported Medicare Deal: "Major Step Backward"

November 10, 2003 - Veterans Day 2003: Congressman Tierney to Honor Veterans During Local Ceremonies

November 10, 2003 - Respect for veterans measured in deeds, not words

November 7, 2003 - Tierney: Bush, Rumsfeld Action Slams Defense Workers

November 5, 2003 - Video: A Conversation with Congressman Tierney on Medicare and Prescription Drugs

October 31, 2003 - Tierney Supports House Motion to Strengthen Clean Air Act

October 29, 2003 - Tierney Pushes for an Extension in Unemployment Benefits

October 29, 2003 - Child Development Programs in Essex County to Receive $1 Million Federal Head Start Grant

October 28, 2003 - Tierney Attends Congressional Field Forum in Boston on Increasing Access to Prescription Drugs

October 28, 2003 - Kennedy, Kerry, Meehan, Tierney Secure $1 Million for Essex National Heritage Area, Delegation Restores Administration's Proposed $420,000 Cut

October 24, 2003 - Tierney Marks United Nations Day, Comments on International Donors Conference in Madrid

October 24, 2003 - Tierney Offers Cold Weather Energy Savers

October 24, 2003 - Girls Inc. of Lynn to Receive $100,000 Federal Grant to Help Prevent Substance Abuse in Teens

October 21, 2003 - Representative Tierney Settles Playoff Bet

October 16, 2003 - How America Should Approach the President’s Iraq Bailout Request

October 10, 2003 - Salem Public Schools to Receive $877,472 Federal Grant to Enhance the Education of American History Teachers

October 10, 2003 - Lynn Community Health Centers to Receive Federal Grant to Provide Mental Health Services to Under-Served Areas

October 8, 2003 - Tierney, Government Reform Committee to Host Field Hearing in Ipswich on EPA’s Enforcement of the Clean Water Act

October 3, 2003 - Tierney Statement on House Vote to Protect Overtime Pay

October 1, 2003 - Tierney Convenes Meeting with Veterans Secretary Principi Presses Him on the Status of Inpatient Services at the Bedford VA Hospital

October 1, 2003 - Tierney Proclaims Missile Defense System Not Ready for Deployment, Criticizes Administration for Canceling Tests, and Classifying Contents of Negative GAO Report

October 1, 2003 - Lynn Schools to Receive $249,970 Federal Grant to Strengthen Their Emergency Response Plan

September 30, 2003 - Tierney Statement on Calling for the Appointment of a Special Counsel After the Unauthorized Disclosure of CIA Officer

September 25, 2003 - Tierney Statement on House Vote to Reinstate National “Do Not Call” Registry

September 22, 2003 - Fire Departments in Hamilton and Danvers Awarded Federal Grants to Upgrade Services

September 17, 2003 - El Cong. Tierney le exige a la Administración de Bush que ayude a los 1.2 millones de Latinos y Latinas que son dueños de los pequeños negocios

September 17, 2003 - Tierney Calls on President Bush to help 1.2 Million Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses

September 15, 2003 - Tierney Pledges Support to 6th District Small Businesses

September 15, 2003 - Lawmakers Insist on More Options for Fishery Management, Press For Alternatives That Reduce Economic Pain For New England Fishermen

September 12, 2003 - Tierney Announces $517,000 Federal Grant for LEO Head Start Program

September 11, 2003 - Statement by U.S. Congressman John F. Tierney on the Second Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on America

September 10, 2003 - Statement by U.S. Congressman John F. Tierney on the President’s Supplemental Spending Request

September 9, 2003 - Tierney: Our First Responders Need More from the Federal Government

September 5, 2003 - Tierney Announces Newbury Police to Receive $150,000 Federal Grant

September 3, 2003 - Tierney Invites 6th District Young People to Academy Night 2003

August 29, 2003 - Tierney: America’s Workforce Deserves Better

August 25, 2003 - Tierney: Keep Inpatient Services at Bedford Veterans Hospital

August 25, 2003 - Senator Kennedy and Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Call for the Bedford Veterans Hospital Facilities to Remain Open

August 18, 2003 - Tierney statement regarding Bush Administration's proposed combat pay cuts for US troops

August 1, 2003 - Tierney Decries Continued Job Loss in Massachusetts, New Data Shows 3.2 Million Jobs Lost Nationwide Since January 2001

July 30, 2003 - Tierney Celebrates 38th Anniversary of Medicare, Vows to Keep Fighting to Pass a Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Under Medicare

July 25, 2003 - Tierney: Republicans Continue to Break Promises to 6th District Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans

July 25, 2003 - Tierney: Lower the Price of Prescription Drugs by Allowing Drug Re-Importation, Tierney to Host More Town Hall Meetings on Medicare

July 24, 2003 - Tierney: Republican Head Start Bill Leaves America’s Youngest Children Behind

July 17, 2003 - Tierney: House Republicans Retreat on Head Start

July 17, 2003 - Tierney: Republicans Fail the Latino Community on Head Start

July 17, 2003 - Tierney: Los Republicanos han fallado a la Comunidad Latina en el programa de Head Start

July 14, 2003 - Tierney Offers Summer Energy Savers

July 11, 2003 - Tierney: House Republicans Leave Millions of Children Behind FY 04 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Bill Slashes $205 Million in Federal Education Aid to Massachusetts

July 9, 2003 - Tierney: FCC Decision Not in Public’s Interest

July 3, 2003 - Tierney: Don’t Shortchange America’s Veterans Congress Must End the Disability Tax for Those Injured In the Line of Military Duty

July 2, 2003 - Tierney: U.S. Must Make First Responder Funding A Priority, 6th District First Responders Say Budgets Are Tight

July 1, 2003 - Tierney Calls on Bush Administration to Come Clean As to Why EPA Is Dragging its Feet on Clean Water Act Enforcement

June 27, 2003 - Tierney: House GOP Medicare Bill Bad Medicine for Seniors

June 24, 2003 - Tierney Says GOP Medicare Plan Would Abandon Senior Citizens Enrolled in Retiree Health Plans

June 19, 2003 - Tierney Says Small Business Owners Deserve Patient Protections, Opposes AHPs Without Consumer Rights

June 18, 2003 - Tierney Supports Common Sense Estate Tax Fix, Says GOP Bill Demonstrates Where GOP’s Priorities Lie

June 17, 2003 - Tierney Urges President Bush to Reverse Mandate That Would Have Sixth District Families Paying More for a College Education

June 6, 2003 - Tierney Again Scores 100% on Environmental Issues

June 4, 2003 - Tierney Brings Good News: City Awarded $450,000 Grant for Six New Police Officers

June 4, 2003 - Tierney Supports Plan to Help Millions of Children Left Out of GOP Tax Bill

June 2, 2003 - Tierney: 'FCC Decision Not In Public's Interest'

May 30, 2003 - Tierney Hails Lowering of Student Loan Interest Rates, Urges Students and Families to Consolidate Loans to Ease Debt Burden

May 23, 2003 - Tierney Joins "Salute to Veterans and the Armed Forces," Supports Comprehensive Package of Benefits

May 22, 2003 - "Build American Amendment" to Pentagon Bill Passes House; Tierney Vows to Continue Support for U.S. Defense Workers

May 22, 2003 - Kennedy, Kerry, Massachusetts Delegation Announce $20 Million in grants to help low-income high school students, Money will fund Upward Bound programs to help Massachusetts high school students from low-income families prepare for college

May 22, 2003 - Tierney, Ose Introduce Port Security Improvements Act

May 21, 2003 - Tierney To Be Honored for Workforce Development Work, Cited for “Distinguished Leadership in Promoting Workforce Development in America”

May 9, 2003 - Statement of Congressman John F. Tierney on H.R. 2, the Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003

May 8, 2003 - Tierney Says Proposed Changes in Workforce Investment Law Would Weaken and Undermine Job Training Programs

May 7, 2003 - Tierney Decries FCC Plan to Loosen Media Ownership Rules, Says Plan Threatens Democratic Goals of Diversity, Competition and Localism

May 1, 2003 - TIERNEY: I.D.E.A. NEEDS MORE WORK -- Proposed Disability Education Bill Lacks Protections

April 1, 2003 - Tierney & LaTourette Announce Introduction of Bipartisan IDEA Spending Integrity Act

March 31, 2003 - Congressman Tierney Addresses Human Rights Convocation at Salem State College, Encourages Support for Troops, Civil Liberties

March 25, 2003 - Remarks By Congressman John F. Tierney Commemorating Greek Independence Day

March 20, 2003 - Tierney Energy Legislation Passes First Hurdle

March 19, 2003 - Tierney Again Files Bill to Protect Retiree Health Benefits, Legislation Would Prevent Post-Retirement Cutbacks

March 19, 2003 - Floor Statement of Rep. John F. Tierney on H.R. 1322, a Bill to Protect Retiree Health Benefits

March 19, 2003 - Tierney, Mass. Delegation Urge Release of Oil Reserves, Ask President to Act to Mitigate Rising Oil Prices

March 12, 2003 - Congressman Tierney Releases GAO Report on F/A-22 Raptor, Expresses Deep Concern over Utility and Cost of Aircraft

March 11, 2003 - President Declares Massachusetts Emergency; Tierney, Delegation Had Requested Help after February Storm

March 6, 2003 - Congressman John F. Tierney Testifies Before U.S. House Budget Committee Budget Should Put Americans Back to Work, Fund Vital Priorities, Include Costs of War

March 6, 2003 - Sixth District Congressional High School Art Exhibition at Montserrat College March 18-22, Congressman Tierney to Present Awards at Reception on March 22

March 5, 2003 - Tierney Wants Prescription Drugs Covered By Medicare; President’s Plan Would Dump Seniors into HMOs, Undermine Medicare

February 28, 2003 - Tierney Joins Fight to Preserve Access to Safe and Affordable Canadian Medicines; Blasts Glaxo Embargo as a "Disgrace"

February 27, 2003 - Tierney Testimony on Homeland Security to Massachusetts Joint Legislative Committee: Bush Administration Playing Shell Game with Federal Funds for Locals

February 26, 2003 - Tierney Addresses U.S. House of Representatives on Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Priorities; Raps President for Under-funding Promises and Silence as to Costs of War

February 23, 2003 - Tierney Joins House Government Reform Committee Colleagues in Expressing Views and Estimates on the President's Proposed Civil and Military Defense Budget Items for Fiscal Year 2004

February 19, 2003 - Tierney Joins Mass. Effort Urging President to Declare Federal Snow Emergency

February 18, 2003 - Tierney Announces Transportation Funding for Sixth District Projects

February 14, 2003 - Black History Month Statement

January 30, 2003 - More Than One Million Massachusetts Couples And Singles Will Receive Less Than $100 Under Bush Tax Plan, Tierney Says Average Tax Cut Overstated by Administration

January 24, 2003 - White House Hears Pleas of Legislators, Releases Emergency Heating Assistance Funds

January 20, 2003 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Message

January 7, 2003 - Tierney Applauds House Democratic Economic Stimulus Plan, Fair, Fast-Acting and Fiscally Sound are Democrats’ Guiding Principles; President's Plan Again Too Heavily Weighted Toward Wealthy

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2002 Press Releases

December 20, 2002 - Tierney Asks President to Release Energy Aid Joins Colleagues in Urging Immediate Release of $300 Million for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

December 20, 2002 - Peabody Fire Department Gets Federal Grant $176,000 Will Help Purchase Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters

December 19, 2002 - Tierney Wants Extension of Unemployment Benefits, Co-sponsors Bill to Aid Displaced Workers

December 19, 2002 - Lynn Housing Authority release:  Lynn Receives Funds to Serve City's Homeless

December 18, 2002 - North Shore Consortium Awarded Federal Funds to Provide Emergency Shelter

December 12, 2002 - Tierney Elected to U.S. House Democratic Steering Committee

December 11, 2002 - Tierney: Administration's Proposals Will Weaken Pension Protections and Shortchange Older Workers, Earlier Experiment with “Cash Balance Plans” Cost Employees and Retirees $334 billion

December 6, 2002 - Shakeup of Economic Team Highlights Failure of Bush Economic Policies, Tierney Points to 6% Unemployment Rate as Latest Example of Flawed Approach

December 4, 2002 - Tierney, Kennedy Announce Major Federal Grant to Action, Inc.

November 25, 2002 - Salem Fire Department Receives Federal Grant

October 18, 2002 - Tierney Statement: Much Remains to be Done

October 17, 2002 - Tierney Announces New Head Start Funds for Beverly

October 17, 2002 - Tierney Announces New Head Start Funds for Lynn, $1.6 million for Full Year/Full Day Programs

October 16, 2002 - COPS Grants

October 11, 2002 - House Adopts Election Reform Compromise, Tierney Lauds Bipartisan "Help America Vote Act"

Congressman Tierney Speaks Out on Iraq:

• Statement, October 10, 2002
• Floor Statement, October 9, 2002
• Statements on Iraq, October 3, 2002

September 13, 2002 - Beverly Gets Federal Grant to Help Victims of Violence, Congressman Tierney Notifies City of Successful Grant Application

September 12, 2002 - Tierney Says Bush Budget Leaving Many Children Behind; Rhetoric Doesn’t Live Up to Budget Reality

September 10, 2002 - Tierney Says Medicare-Plus-Choice is "Failed Concept," Calls for Stepped Up Efforts to Overhaul Medicare in Face of Secure Horizons Premium Hikes and Service Cutbacks

September 6, 2002 - Tierney Encourages Sixth District High School Students to Participate in the "Team America Rocketry Challenge"

August 28, 2002 - Tierney to Host "Academy Night 2002," Students Invited to Meet with Service Academy Representatives

August 28, 2002 - Tierney Encourages Nuclear Preparedness, Education and Planning

August 21, 2002 - U.S. Seniors Pay Much More for Prescription Drugs Than People in Other Countries: Congressman Tierney Commissioned Investigation into Discriminatory Prices Affecting Sixth District Seniors

August 9, 2002 - Beverly Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant, FEMA Grant Will Enhance Firefighter Communications

August 2, 2002 - Tierney/Delegation Rap Veterans Agency Directive: Say Memo Amounts to a Broken Promise to Vets

August 2, 2002 - Tierney Bill Would Promote Small Business Development: Challenges Colleges and Universities to Become Small Business Incubators

August 2, 2002 - Longtime Tierney Aide Appointed to Federal Board:  Hoglander’s Nomination Confirmed by Senate

July 29, 2002 - Tierney in Connecticut for Subcommittee Field Hearing: “Homeland Security: Keeping First Responders First” is Theme

July 18, 2002 - Tierney Announces U.S. House Approval of $1 Million for Essex National Heritage Area

July 9, 2002 - Gloucester Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant: FEMA’s First Round of Assistance to Firefighters Grants Includes Gloucester

July 1, 2002 - Tierney To Help Saugus Seniors Calculate Drug Savings: Democrats’ Prescription Drug Plan Offers Real Deal for Seniors

July 1, 2002 - Tierney Says Bush Shortchanging Toxic Cleanups, Calls More than $225 Million Shortfall a Gift to Polluters

June 26, 2002 - Congressman Tierney's Statement on the House Floor on June 26, 2002 Supporting H.R. 4598, the Homeland Security Information Sharing Act

June 26, 2002 - Congressman Tierney's Statement on the House Floor on June 26, 2002: Don’t Shut Down Amtrak -- Keep The Trains Running

June 25, 2002 - Tierney Joins Effort to Head Off Amtrak Shutdown: Requests $200 Million Funds to Keep The Trains Running

June 25, 2002 - Tierney Scores 100% Environmental Voting Record: Dubbed "Public Interest Hero" by National Advocacy Group

June 24, 2002 - House Reauthorizes National Sea Grant College Program: Salem State Project at Cat Cove Gets Support from Program

June 20, 2002 - Congressman Tierney's Statement at the June 20, 2002 Government Reform Committee Hearing on the Proposed Department of Homeland Security

June 19, 2002 - Tierney Supports Democratic Prescription Drug Proposal


June 19, 2002 - Tierney Fights GOP Leadership's Gift to Drug Company Contributors: "It's Time to Put Patients Over Profits"

June 18, 2002 - Congressman Tierney's Statement on the House Floor on the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act

June 18, 2002 - Tierney Urges President to Provide Funds for First Responders

June 14, 2002 - Congressman Tierney to Co-Sponsor Repeal of Pension Offset, Windfall Elimination Provisions

June 12, 2002 - Representative Tierney Calls for a Fair and Balanced Tax Policy 

June 12, 2002 - Tierney Calls for Investigation into Secrecy of Missile Defense Agency, Asks GAO to Investigate Possible Violations of Federal Law

June 7, 2002 - Tierney Welcomes Bush Homeland Security Initiative: Renews Calls for Completion of Threat Assessment and Resources for First Responders

June 6, 2002 - Tierney Supports Common Sense Estate Tax Fix: Only Wealthiest Estates Would be Subject to Tax

May 30, 2002 - Tierney Working to Keep College Affordable

May 22, 2002 - Memorial Day 2002 Message

May 22, 2002 - Tierney Presses Effort to Protect Pensions; Workers Risk Losing Hundreds of Millions Annually Through Shifts in Plans

May 17, 2002 - Tierney Wants Bipartisan National Commission on Terrorism

May 16, 2002 - Republican Leadership Fails Hispanic Community on Welfare Reform

May 2, 2002 - Tierney Champions Educational Opportunities and Massachusetts Flexibility at Committee Markup

April 26, 2002 - NECC Technology Grant Comes Through: Once Threatened, $600,000 Now Assured

April 25, 2002 - Democrats Lead Effort to Restore Fairness for Immigrants

April 19, 2002 - Tierney Joins International Observance of Earth Day, Calls for Vigilance Against Environmental Rollbacks

April 18, 2002 - Tierney Opposes GOP Raid on Social Security, Says New Tax Scheme Will Exceed $4 Trillion

April 11, 2002 - Tierney Blasts GOP Pension Bill - Says It Hurts Employees While It Claims to Help Them

April 10, 2002 - Tierney Leads Fight to Protect Massachusetts’ Welfare Program

March 22, 2002 - March is Women's History Month: Honor Women by Supporting the Equal Pay Initiative

March 8, 2002 - Tierney Joins Effort to Block Corporate Expatriates, Co-sponsors Bill with Rep. Neal to Curb Off-Shore Tax Havens

March 6, 2002 - Tierney Critical of Failure to Extend Unemployment Aid, Faults Republicans' "Poison Pills" to Senate Bill

February 27, 2002 - Tierney Lauds $2 Million Victims' Assistance Grant: Funds Will Help Families of 9/11 Victims in Massachusetts

February 25, 2002 - Tierney Earns Perfect Rating in National Environmental Scorecard

February 14, 2002 - Tierney Says GOP Gives Tax Cut "Valentine" to Donors at Expense of American Workers

February 12, 2002 - A Message on Campaign Finance Reform

February 1, 2002 - Bay State Lawmakers Want Education Funds Restored

February 1, 2002 - Tierney Applauds Important First Step on Pension Reform -- Says Additional Safeguards Needed

January 25, 2002 - Dear Colleague on the Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act

January 11, 2002 - Massachusetts to Stockpile Anti-Radiation Pills - State Responds to Congressional Delegation’s Pleas

January, 8 2002 - Tierney, Kennedy and Meehan Secure $2.9 Million in Federal Aid to Dislocated Lucent Workers

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