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7 unusual facts about John Olver


David Plouffe

In the same year he successfully managed Congressman John Olver's first re-election bid in Massachusetts.

Gordon H. Mansfield

In attendance were dignitaries such as Massachusetts Congressman John Olver, CEO of Soldier On Jack Downing and Director of Homeless Programs for the Veterans Administration Peter Dougherty, who, with Mansfield’s wife Linda, unveiled a large bronze bas relief of Mansfield by sculptor Andrew DeVries that marks the entrance to the community.

John Olver

Olver has been a staunch opponent of the United States involvement in Iraq, and opposed a United States military presence in Iraq since the 2002 authorization for the use of force in Iraq.

This award, created for Soldier On by sculptor Andrew DeVries, recognizes individuals whose leadership and actions have advanced the goal of ending veteran homelessness.

John W. Olver Transit Center

Named after the long-time western Massachusetts congressman it is the first zero net energy transit center in the United States.

New England National Scenic Trail

In March 2007, Representative John Olver (D-MA) introduced the New England Scenic Trail Designation Act.

Steven Pierce

He won the Republican nomination, but lost in the general election to Democrat John Olver.


Benjamin Downing

He then moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for U.S. Representatives Bill Delahunt and Richard Neal before joining the staff of John Olver.


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