Rep. Jim McGovern, the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee, said constituents’ concerns are focused on lowering the cost of living ahead of the midterms. He also argued that US efforts to economically isolate Cuba are contributing to severe energy shortages and called that approach a human rights violation.
WHO:Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA)
WHAT:McGovern criticized US efforts to economically isolate Cuba, saying they contribute to severe energy shortages and constitute a human rights violation.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:McGovern said US economic isolation of Cuba is contributing to severe energy shortages and amounts to a human rights violation.
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