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Fight for the Veterans |
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Support the "Welcome Home" Bill - Approximately
24,000 service members have returned home to
Massachusetts since September 11, 2001. As they
return, education is vital to a smoother transition to
civilian life.
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Continue to support Chapter 115 - Public assistance
for indigent veterans and their dependents.
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Support the Senior
Citizens |
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Support "Prescription Advantage Plan", the Commonwealth
pharmacy assistance program for the elderly.
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Fight for continued
funding for safe and ample senior housing for Brockton
residents.
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Work on programs which
will enable senior citizens to continue living in their
own homes.
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Educate the Children |
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Support extended learning day program in public
schools.
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Secure state funding for public education -
Chapter 70.
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Seek funding for state colleges.
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Advocate for a more affordable higher education.
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Protect the Community |
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State Police coverage.
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Support Shannon Grant funding for community
policing.
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Continue to support health coverage for children,
families and seniors.
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Support and improve working conditions of hospitals
and health centers.
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Capital improvement projects for highway
construction, preservation and improvement projects -
Chapter 90.
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Preserve the
Environment |
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Support the Green Jobs Act - Bring green job start-up
companies to Brockton. |
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