Governor Meets with Leaders in Washington, D.C.
In November of 2009, Governor Patrick traveled to Washington, D.C. for two days to discuss Massachusetts' interests in health care, economic development, and transportation. He met with, among others, the Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the President. Video and Photos below.
In the News
Read more about the Governor’s visit to Washington, D.C. in the Boston Globe here and here, the Boston Herald, the Associated Press, and the State House News.
Governor's Trip via Twitter
While there, Governor Patrick updated the Office of the Governor Twitter Account with his progress throughout the trip.
- Spoke w/Speaker Pelosi & Maj Leader Reid re: MA health care reform – both enthusiastic about our success. We’re so close to natl reform!-D 1:28 PM Nov 5th from TwitterBerry��
- Visited with President Obama at White House. Will never get used to thrill of sitting in the Oval Office. Spkr DeLeo was along. Great. -D 12:07 PM Nov 5th from TwitterBerry��
- Great mtg on status of our transportation investment plans with Trans Sec'y LaHood. Focused on MBTA + South Coast rail. It's all jobs. -D 8:49 AM Nov 5th from TwitterBerry��
- Just met with MA delegation in Congress. We're lucky to have such powerful advocates for our state and people. We are all focused on jobs -D 8:19 AM Nov 5th from TwitterBerry
- Told Sec of Commerce Locke about our great broadband proposals, hope for cooperative groundfish research and Holyoke computing center plan-D12:47 PM Nov 4th from TwitterBerry
- 2:45 p.m. “Just met with Sec of Navy Mabus, talked about next steps for economic development for South Weymouth Navy Base: progress! -D” 12:07 PM Nov 4th from TwitterBerry
Governor's Trip in Photos
Governor Talks about Trip from Logan Airport