AARP Underwrites 1,000 Congressional Gold Medals for Filipino WWII Veterans

AARP Underwrites 1,000 Congressional Gold Medals

for Filipino WWII Veterans

Medal Replicas to be Presented to Veterans and Their Family Members

Back row, left to right: Susan Pretro; Ron Mori, AARP Multicultural Leadership Manager; Maria Gillen, AARP New Product Development Director; Edna Kane-Williams, AARP Senior Vice President, Multicultural Leadership; (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Tony Taguba, Chairman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project; Bill Walsh, AARP Senior Strategic Advisor; Karina Hurley, AARP Strategic Communications Director; Daphne Kwok, AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience Strategy; Francis Montenegro. Front row: Leo Duran and Ryan Letada, CEO and Co-founder, NextDayBetter, at the FilVetREP Gala Celebration for Filipino WWII Veterans on October 25, 2017 in Tysons Corner, Va. Photo credit Jessie Whiles.

WASHINGTON, DC, October 27, 2017 — AARP saluted the Filipino and Filipino American veterans of World War II by funding the minting of 1,000 bronze replicas of the Congressional Gold Medal to be given to veterans and their family members in recognition of their service and sacrifice. Commissioned by Congress, the medals are the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions.

The veterans were honored in a national celebration on Capitol Hill on October 25, where House Speaker Paul Ryan presented them the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the nation for the distinguished contributions of 260,000 Filipino soldiers and guerrillas during World War II in the Philippines.

“AARP is proud to support the efforts to recognize and celebrate Filipino and Filipino American World War II veterans,” said Daphne Kwok, AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience Strategy. “We are so pleased to join with the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project and this nation in the shared goal of ensuring that future generations of Americans understand these vets’ incredible sacrifices.”

The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP) spearheaded the effort to pass the Congressional Gold Medal legislation and worked with the U.S. Mint to manage the minting and production of the medals.

“It has been 72 years since the end of World War II, and these vets’ service and sacrifice have not been forgotten,” said FilVetREP Chairman (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba. “These Congressional Gold Medals recognize and celebrate the extraordinary sacrifices and contributions of Filipino WWII soldiers. AARP’s support has been extremely valuable in this effort.”

Filipino World War II veterans or surviving family members are urged to register so they can receive long-overdue recognition of their service. Register with The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project at filvetrep.org/registry.

CAPAC Statement on Trump’s Decision to Delay Action on DACA

CAPAC Statement on Trump’s Decision to Delay Action on DACA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), CAPAC’s Immigration Task Force Chair, issued the following statements in response to the Trump Administration’s plan to delay legislative action to protect Dreamers.

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

“I am deeply disturbed by reports that President Trump and Republicans in Congress plan to delay legislative action to protect our nation’s Dreamers until after the holidays. When President Trump made the cruel decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, he left the lives of 800,000 Dreamers – including many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – in limbo.

“It is reprehensible that the President is now attempting to use these young people as bargaining chips to advance his anti-immigrant agenda. As I have previously stated, any effort to attach poison pills that would curtail our legal immigration system and fund an ineffective border wall are complete non-starters for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.  

“The White House should not play politics with the lives of our nation’s Dreamers. If the bipartisan, bicameral DREAM Act were brought to the floor today, it would have the votes to pass. I urge my Republican colleagues to do the right thing and allow us to vote on a clean DREAM Act before Congress adjourns in December.”

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, CAPAC Immigration Task Force Chair:

“I have a simple message for President Trump and congressional Republicans: There is no other deal to be made besides passing a clean Dream Act before the end of the year and protecting the 1.5 million young people eligible for relief who had the floor taken out from under them.

“Shamefully, while the futures of these young people hang in the balance, President Trump and his accomplices in Congress are doing nothing but pursuing immigration policies straight from the wishlists of white supremacists.

“Dreamers are woven into the fabric of our country – they are our friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. It is our moral responsibility to ensure they have a future here. I continue to call for all of my Republican colleagues to stand on the side of compassion and pass a clean Dream Act this year.”

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES THE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND HAS REACHED $1 MILLION; DONATIONS TO FUND 10 ORGANIZATIONS

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES THE GREATER BOSTON IMMIGRANT DEFENSE FUND HAS REACHED $1 MILLION; DONATIONS TO FUND 10 ORGANIZATIONS

Local foundations, legal aid programs, nonprofits and corporate partners come together to support immigrant community

BOSTON - Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) today announced the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund has reached $1 million in donations, and the $1 million in funds will support ten organizations in the Greater Boston area. This week, the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) distributed over $1 million in private funds to both legal services providers and community outreach organizations, which were awarded after the competitive application process. More than 35 individual organizations responded to the Request for Proposals, and projects were selected based on their potential to enhance legal services capacity, strengthen community education and outreach, and build network infrastructure, in addition to advancing the goals of Defense Fund. "The overwhelming support the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund has received shows how committed Boston is to ensuring we are an inclusive, supportive city for all -- qualities that are now more important than ever," said Mayor Walsh. "Through these funds, organizations will be able to better protect and serve immigrants throughout the Boston area, helping the families, friends and neighbors who contribute so much to our city. I'm grateful to all the partners and organizations who made this Fund, and these grants, possible." "MLAC appreciates the opportunity to partner with the City, the foundations and law firms that have come together to support access to justice for immigrants in Greater Boston," said Lonnie Powers, executive director of MLAC. "The Immigrant Defense Fund gives concrete recognition to the overwhelming need for civil legal assistance in communities affected by policy changes at the federal level." The Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund, launched on September 13th, is a public-private partnership and funding collaborative that seeks to strengthen the Greater Boston area's capacity to protect and defend its many immigrant communities, refugees, and temporary status holders by increasing education and access to legal services. Given the high volume of competitive applications and the growing need for community education and legal services in immigrant communities across the region, the partners will continue to fundraise, with the goal of expanding the fund to more organizations. The design of the initiative is the product of a collaborative effort between the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement, Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) with input from local funders and immigration advocates. During the course of the two-year pilot period, MLRI, a statewide poverty law and policy center, and legal services Immigration Coalition convenor, will serve as the network coordinator. The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement will track and evaluate the impact of the initiative. "Immigrants are vital members of our society. Unfortunately, changes in federal policy have forced many to fear going about their daily life activities. This grant will enable GBLS to work with community-based organizations and provide needed legal support to change this dynamic," said Jacquelynne Bowman, Executive Director of Greater Boston Legal Services, one of the organizations receiving a grant. "We are thankful to Mayor Walsh for spearheading this initiative to ensure that Boston remains a welcoming community." "In these times of great insecurity and crisis for the immigrant community, it means so much to organizations that not only work directly with these vulnerable communities, but are staffed by immigrants themselves, to know that our city and the civic organizations of the city support and stand with us," said Patricia Montes, Executive Director of Centro Presente, one of the organizations receiving a grant. "Making sure that our communities know about their rights as immigrants, as workers and as human beings who contribute to this society is critical at moments such as these." The fund is made possible by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), a national network of foundations working on issues related to immigrant integration, as well as by contributions from local philanthropic, corporate and legal partners. Local foundations and corporate partners contributing to the fund include the Barr Foundation, the Klarman Family Foundation, the Boston Foundation, the Fish Family Foundation, the Herman and Frieda L. Miller Foundation, Foley Hoag, Mintz Levin, and the Hyams Foundation, the lead funder for the initiative. The selected organizations are: Legal Service Providers: To enhance legal services capacity Greater Boston Legal Services PAIR Project (Political Asylum / Immigration Representation Project) MetroWest Legal Services Northeast Legal Aid Southeast Coastal Counties Legal Services Community Organizations: To strengthen community education, outreach, organizing & referral Brazilian Workers Center Catholic Social Services of Fall River Centro Presente Chelsea Collaborative Essex County Community Organization Through their contributions to the cultural, social and economic landscape of the city, immigrants play an essential role in Boston's unique civic life. Foreign-born Bostonians account for 28.4 percent of City's population, and nearly half of Boston's children under that age of 18 lived with at least one foreign-born parent in 2015. Immigrants generate nearly a quarter of the economic output of Suffolk County. In 2014, immigrants contributed $2.3 billion to the regional economy, generating more than $116.1 million in state and local tax revenues and approximately 15,000 jobs. Additionally, a high proportion of foreign-born Bostonians are self-employed, which has helped revitalize and reinvigorate many of Boston's neighborhoods

AARP Online Caregiving Fair 11/16

Online Caregiving Fair

Thursday, November 16

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. PT

WHAT:

For the 40 million adults in the U.S. who provide unpaid care to a family member— or first-time caregivers looking for helpful tips and advice, the AARP Online Family Caregiving Fair is helping caregivers navigate their caregiving journey. There will be valuable resources, real-life tips, and support. Additionally, caregivers can check out interactive videos, games, presentations, and video chats.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 16, 2017

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. PT

KEYNOTE:

Richard Lui, MSNBC Journalist and Anchor

Beyond a demanding work schedule and frequent speaking engagements, Richard flies from NYC to San Francisco each week to care for his father, an Alzheimer's patient. He’ll share his experience on the changing roles during his caregiving journey, while answering audience questions.

REGISTER:

aarp.org/carefair

Can’t make the live date? Register anyway. By registering, you can visit the Online Family Caregiving Fair environment and see all resources available to help you care for your loved ones. The webinar will also be available on demand.

Watch “Enduring Together: Asian Americans and Alzheimer's Disease" at Facebook.com/AARPAAPI. This is a story that highlights the challenges of an Asian American couple and their battle with Alzheimer's Disease. They share their immigrant story and the sacrifices, fears, and hopes in enduring Alzheimer's Disease together. MSNBC News Anchor and family caregiver Richard Lui ends with his personal story and insights about Alzheimer's, and a powerful call to action for all present and future caregivers.

MAN INVOLVED IN MAJOR DRUG TRAFFICKING OPERATION ARRESTED, ARRAIGNED ON DRUG AND GUN CHARGES

MAN INVOLVED IN MAJOR DRUG TRAFFICKING OPERATION ARRESTED, ARRAIGNED ON DRUG AND GUN CHARGES

Search Warrant Netted the Largest Single Seizure of Illegal Guns by AG Healey’s Office

BOSTON – A man has been arrested and arraigned on 21 separate counts of various drug and gun charges in connection with a major heroin and fentanyl trafficking operation, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. Today’s charges are the result of the largest single search warrant seizure of illegal guns under AG Healey’s administration.

Jose Cutoen, age 35, of Lawrence, was arraigned in Lawrence District Court this morning on the charges of Improper Storage of a Firearm (seven counts), Possession of a Firearm during a Felony (one count), Possession of a Firearm (seven counts), Possession of Ammunition (one count), Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device (three counts), Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin (one count), Trafficking more than 200 grams of Heroin (one count). Cutoen pleaded not guilty to the charges and was held on $500,000 cash bail. He is due back in Lawrence District Court on Nov. 30 for a probable cause hearing.

Cutoen was arrested Thursday night in Lawrence following the execution of wiretap warrants and a search warrant of his home that resulted in the seizure of seven guns, three large capacity magazine, ammunition, 14 pounds of marijuana, 400 grams of suspected heroin and $5,000 in cash.

Authorities allege Cutoen is part of a major fentanyl trafficking operation that AG Healey’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division has been investigating along with the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the AG’s Office, the State Police Transportation Drug Unit, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill and Peabody Police Departments.

Authorities arrested 12 other individuals who are allegedly part of this operation last Friday in a large-scale takedown in Lawrence. They were arraigned in Lawrence District Court on Monday on various drug trafficking charges. Authorities executed search warrants at multiple locations in Haverhill and Lawrence last Friday and seized approximately 600 grams of suspected heroin and fentanyl and $21,000 in cash.

This investigation is ongoing. These charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Gina Kwon, Deputy Chief of AG Healey’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crimes Division. The case is being investigated by State Police assigned to the AG’s Office, the State Police Transportation Drug Unit, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations, and the AG’s Cyber Crime Lab, along with Lowell Police, Haverhill Police, Lawrence Police, and Peabody Police.

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Statement on the House Tax Reform Bill

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Statement on the House Tax Reform Bill

The following is a statement from Jim Klocke, CEO of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network:

"The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act released yesterday by the US House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee is a step backwards in many important ways. It will harm the Commonwealth's nonprofits and the people they serve.

Federal tax policy should continue to support the work of the nonprofit sector—and it should encourage all Americans, regardless of income, to give back to their communities.

This bill is a step backwards on both fronts. It reduces charitable giving incentives in ways that will have a severely negative effect. It introduces partisan politics into the nonprofit sector in new and dangerous ways, jeopardizing the sector's integrity. It imposes new and unfair taxes on the nonprofit sector, undercutting its tax exempt status. And it does not include any provisions to make giving easier for the 70% today, and 95% of Americans tomorrow, who do not itemize their federal tax deductions.
For these reasons, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network is strongly opposed to the bill in its current form. We will continue to work with our nonprofit members and organizational allies to push for solutions that enhance giving, benefit Massachusetts families, and allow nonprofits to continue to serve our communities."

MAYOR WALSH, DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAUNCH NEW CROWDSOURCING MODEL FOR BOSTON 311

MAYOR WALSH, DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAUNCH NEW CROWDSOURCING MODEL FOR BOSTON 311

BOSTON - Thursday, November 2, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City's Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) today launched a new crowdsourcing effort to gather the data that will power the City's new 311 web interface. The new interface, developed in partnership with BOS:311 and the City's Department of Innovation and Technology, will use a computer model that takes a description of the user's issue and suggests case types that are most likely to fit that description. "We're committed to using data to improve City services and make the lives of our residents easier," said Mayor Walsh. "The stronger dataset we have to power the 311 system, the more efficient the service will be." This new interface will change the way each resident will interact with the 311 program. The current system prompts the user to choose from dozens of the most frequent 311 case types and find the one that matches their issue, in order to direct them to the right form. The new system will have the user tell 311 in their own words what's wrong, in a sentence or less, and a computer model will suggest the correct case type. Users will no longer need to scroll through the full set of case types to find the one they are looking for, making it easier and more efficient to submit requests. "We're excited for the opportunity the new model brings to the 311 service," said Jerome Smith, the City of Boston's Chief of Civic Engagement. "We're always looking to provide constituents with helpful and responsive interactions and I look forward to seeing how this new feature can improve the user-experience."  In order for the new 311 model to predict what case type the user is searching for, the model needs data. This data will link certain keywords or phrases to case types. For example, the phrase "no one has cleaned the snow off my sidewalk" would most likely indicate a "Sidewalk not shoveled" case, so users would see that as the top suggestion in the list. As the new 311 model gets more data, it will learn what words and phrases are most common when talking about different case types. Over time, the model will even be able to recognize patterns. If the model notices that snow-related cases typically come in batches (like during and after a storm), those suggestions will more likely be shown when a spike in snow cases comes in.  "The new 311 model is unique in that it will translate the perspective of the constituent into the language of the 311 system" said Dan O'Brien, co-director of the Boston Area Research Initiative (BARI) and faculty in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. "Using data to connect these perspectives makes public maintenance even more efficient." To gather the data needed for the new 311 system, the City has released a web application that provides a user with a case type and asks for three different ways the user may describe it. The City plans to release the dataset on Analyze Boston, the City's open data hub, so that other cities can use it for their own systems in the future, and the model code will also be released as open source software once completed. About BOS:311 BOS:311 is the go-to place for constituents to report non-emergency services. The service enables real-time collaboration with citizens as they report potholes, graffiti, and other issues from anywhere in the city. Constituents can file a report using the 311 website, 311 mobile application, or by tweeting to@BOS311. About the Department of Innovation and Technology The Department of Innovation and Technology makes sure the networks, computers and systems that support the City are secure and effective. They also manage the City's websites and technologies focused on service delivery. The department's core work involves five priority areas: Core infrastructure Enterprise applications Digital engagement and services Data and analytics Broadband and digital equity

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 2017 ENCHANTED TROLLEY TOUR

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 2017 ENCHANTED TROLLEY TOUR

Boston's Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston

BOSTON - Friday, November 3, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the schedule for the 2017 Enchanted Trolley Tour, a Boston holiday tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout the City. This year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Friday, December 1; Saturday, December 2; and Sunday, December 3, in neighborhoods throughout Boston. "Our holiday trolley tour and tree lightings provide some of the best family memories of the year, building community spirit throughout Boston and bringing a little extra joy to residents during the holiday season," said Mayor Walsh. "The holiday season is a time for friends, family and neighbors to come together and celebrate, and I welcome all to attend this weekend of inclusive, family-friendly fun."  For the 22nd year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings and more. "Bank of America is proud to continue our support of Mayor Walsh's Enchanted Trolley Tour, a long standing tradition that brings joy and excitement to neighborhoods and families across the City," said Miceal Chamberlain, Bank of America Massachusetts President. "We thank the City of Boston for the opportunity to help kick off the holiday season and make our communities stronger and more vibrant." The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment is committed to producing fun, free public events for Bostonians and visitors to the City and this year will collaborate with Bank of America, which is sponsoring the 2017 Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings. The 2017 Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings Schedule is as follows: Friday, December 1, 2017 5:30 p.m.     Mattapan Square, Mattapan 6:30 p.m.     Wolcott Square, Readville 7:15 p.m.     Hastings Street Lot, Centre Street, West Roxbury Saturday, December 2, 2017 1:00 p.m.     Codman Square, Dorchester 1:45 p.m.     Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain 2:30 p.m.     J.P. Monument, Jamaica Plain 3:15 p.m.     Brigham Circle, Mission Hill 3:45 p.m.     Bolling Building, Roxbury 4:30 p.m.     Boston Center for the Arts, South End 5:30 p.m.     Oak Square, Brighton Sunday, December 3, 2017 1:00 p.m.     M Street Park, South Boston 1:45 p.m.     Chinatown Gate, Chinatown 2:30 p.m.     Paul Revere Mall, North End 3:15 p.m.     Thompson Square, Charlestown 4:00 p.m.     Maverick Square, East Boston 6:00 p.m.     Adams Corner, Dorchester For further information please call 617-635-3911, visit boston.gov/tourism and boston.gov/visiting-boston, or follow Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment on social media @VisitBostonCity. The 2017 Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour schedule is also available online.

波士頓選舉缺席投票出狀況

波士頓選務局作廢6張缺席選票

(Boston Orange) 波士頓環球報報導，波士頓選務局11月2日採取不尋常動作，作廢了6張說中文耆英選民遞交的缺席選票，因為有報導指那些耆英是在敲門收集選票者的政治行動中，被迫投票給他們並不支持的人。

波士頓選務局局長Dion Irish拒絕說明是哪個工作人員被舉報施加壓力，但華人前進會及其支持第二區市議員候選人愛德華費林(Ed Flynn)的延伸政治組織，把這行為歸咎於為愛德華費林競爭對手邁克凱理(Mike Kelley)工作的資深華埠工作人員。

            華人前進政治行動會理事駱理德表示，那是蠻橫的違反選民權益，但很不幸的，她們並未十分震驚，因為以前也看過這種事情發生。

            她說，那些向選民施壓的某些工作人員，在2003年時也出現在投票站，要脅說中文的選民投票給某些候選人

            邁克凱理的競選團隊激烈否認涉及報導中的要脅。

            邁克凱理的競選經理Brian Sowyrda在一份聲明中表示，邁克凱理競選團隊堅決譴責任何形式的操縱選舉，”我們為競選訂下最高標準，我們為這個支持我們對手的組織做無根據指控，感到憤怒”。

            邁克凱理是已辭世前市長萬寧路的助理，和波士頓前市長雷費林(Raymond L. Flynn)的兒子，愛德華費林，在這場爭奪林乃肯(Bill Linehan)所空出席位的選戰中競爭激烈。

這個選區也包括南波士頓和南端。

            駱理德表示，所謂的”耕耘選民”大約是兩個星期前開始的，從萬寧路時代就認識邁克凱理的華埠選舉工作人員，至少到了華埠內的10棟耆英大樓，逐戶敲門

            在要求耆英居民申請缺席選票後，說中文的工作人員數天後回去，要求選民簽名，再收取了裝在黃色回郵信封中的空白選票。

            大約有半打選民向華人前進會抱怨，該會接著向選務局舉報此事。

            該情況使得選務局取消了選民的缺席選票，並允許他們週二時親自投票。

            Dion Irish在11月2日進華埠，和大約20多名耆英居民舉行了一場社區會議，還發出一封信給所有所要缺席選票的300名華埠選民，提醒他們有關的施壓行為，並讓他們知道自己的權益。

            作為加強措施，波士頓市府還將直到週二(11月7日)結束為止，暫停處理來自華埠的缺席選票，以期給那些投出這缺席選票的選民們一個機會，親自出席投票。

            她說，我們希望確保，尤其是選舉日那天，選民們不會被騷擾，不會被過度壓迫或影響。

            就競選來說，給選民們缺席選票申請書，然後收集，交到市政府大樓，是合法，也很常見的作法。但是只有選民們自己，他們的家人，或是同屋人可以把實際的那張選票交到市政府大樓。

            Dion Irish表示，市政府儘管採取行動作廢6張選票，但並沒有調查誰可能曾經向華埠選民施壓。

            她說，調查那類事情不是她們的職權範圍。她們的角色是確保選民收到正確資訊，並能夠救他們的選擇投票。

            麻州州務卿威廉蓋文(William F. Galvin)表示，該辦公室正在監督此事，但還未進行任何調查，因為並未收到來自波士頓選務局的申訴。

            波士頓市長馬丁華殊表示，他沒資格要求調查，因為選務局是個獨立機關。

            但是，馬丁華殊說，”我們要每一個有這類顧慮或抱怨的人，通知選務局，我們會很認真對待每一項顧慮和抱怨”。

            愛德華費林表示，他為報導中的要脅感到困擾。

            他在南波士頓的一間餐館競選時表示，”我為發生了這樣的事感到非常失望，每張票都應該要算，我很高興波士頓市政府採取了糾正行動”。

            邁克凱理競選團隊也稱讚波士頓市府保護選民權益的行動。

            邁克凱理的競選經理Sowyrda表示，我們為波士頓選務局的迅速介入，並專業化的教育選民而鼓掌。波士頓市的每一個選民都應該能夠在給予真正選擇的選舉中，自由並公平的投票。

川普總統於白宮接見並表揚董繼玲

川普總統於白宮接見並表揚董繼玲

美国总统川普及商務部長羅斯24日於白宮接見並表揚董繼玲等成就傑出的少數族裔企業家，以及致力促進少數族群商務發展的機構。董繼玲獲商業領導力獎（Advocate of the year award) ，彰顕她多年來致力推動少數族群商業及亞裔企業發展、促進美國經濟成長的傑出成就。

董繼玲现任全美亞裔總商會( National ACE ）會長，與全美各州亞裔商會結為聯盟，攜手帶動亞裔企業經貿發展，推動美國經濟更為繁榮。她表示，她與少數族裔企業發展署(MBDA)抱著促進少數族裔企業發展的共同理念，攜手合作多年，如今獲得白宮及商務部認可，心中十分感動。她直言少數族裔企業的發展是推動美國 經濟前進的引擎，她很高興自己有機會在這方面貢獻心力。

川普總統恭喜董継玲的成就，並且表示非常高興有機會在白宮一起慶祝她的獲獎。他表示，董継玲辛勤的工作是我們這個國家，繁榮經濟成長的動力。他並且表示，希望將來透過她的努力，和亞裔社區有更多共同合作。

10月22日至28日是美國總統川普宣佈的2017年全美少數族裔企業發展週(MED)，美國商務部少數族裔企業發展署和全美少數族裔供應商發展協會(National Minority Suppliers Development Council)也特地選在10月22日至25日，於密西根州底特律市舉行年度商業高峰會，在大約5000名企業領袖及政府高層參加的大會中宣布獎項，表揚董繼玲等有傑出成就的少數族裔企業家，及致力促進少數族群商務發展的機構。在十10位得獎者中，她是唯一一名華裔。

 來自台灣，曾是哈佛大學甘迺迪政府學院學者的董繼玲，長期服務社區，貢獻卓著。她於2001年被美國前總統小布希(Bush)任命她為白宮總統亞太顧問委員，其後進一步被任命為美國商務部副助理部長，主管美國的亞太經貿事務，推動自由貿易政策，雙邊經貿談判，督導貿易條款的執行，促進國際貿易及投資等。2003年，董繼玲調任美國聯邦少數族裔商業發展總署副署長，負責立法和教育，與白宮各部門協調相關事項，幫助中小企業策畫、爭取美國政府及主流公司的合同。同時，並管理發展總署的日常運作，兼管美國白宮總統亞太裔事務處。2015 年聯邦參議院多數黨領袖麥康諾再任命她為國會勳章委員會委員。馬里蘭州州長霍根任命她為亞裔委員會委員。她也是全美知名的國際領袖基金會創會會長，專門訓練亞裔青年，進入美國主流政界。而她擔任全美亞裔總商會會長後，致力培養亞裔青年商業領袖。(國際領袖基金會提供)