Archive for the ‘Bill Keating’ Category
Capitol Hill Blotter: Congressman Keating says preserving Medicare is the right of American seniors
By Congressman Bill Keating
July 1, 1966. Charles de Gaulle graced the cover of Time Magazine as his visit to Russia sparked Cold War concerns. Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls was the bestselling book in the country. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was in the theaters. And Medicare took effect. Read the rest of this entry »
Capitol Hill Blotter: Keating releases tips to beat the heat, invites you to Washington, DC
File Photo: Congressman Keating visiting a local business in Rockland
Now that the warm weather is upon us, many Massachusetts residents are eagerly anticipating barbecues, road trips and some much-needed down-time. While the summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors, we must also remember to be safe, especially during this recent spate of extremely hot weather. Read the rest of this entry »
Capitol Hill Blotter: Rep. Keating releases ‘green guide’ for constituents
In honor of Earth Day, I released a “Green Guide” on Friday, April 22nd for the residents of Massachusetts’ 10th Congressional District.
The theme of this year’s Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green, and I can think of no better way to embrace that spirit than by committing to incorporate small acts of green on a daily basis. The changes necessary to do our part do not need to be great or cumbersome, and I hope my Green Guide provides usable information on opportunities to go green at home, in the office or in our community.
Environmental conservation is critical to our district where tourism is a key local industry, but it is also imperative to the country as a whole. If we want to lower our fuel costs and end our country’s dependence on foreign oil, then we need to start employing clean energy technologies. Read the rest of this entry »
Capitol Hill Blotter: Congressman reaches milestone of 100 days in office
Welcoming home returning servicemen at Otis Airforce Base
Today marks my 100th day in office as the Representative for Massachusetts’ South Shore, Cape and Islands.
In these short three and a half months, there have been many changes in our country and around the world. Despite the tumultuous uprisings and threats of a government shutdown, my priorities remain the same as they were on day one: putting the residents of Massachusetts’ 10th district back to work and rebuilding our local economy. Read the rest of this entry »
