Category: Congressional News
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Pitts Criticizes President
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts accused President Barack Obama of putting “politics before jobs” with his administration’s rejection of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline Wednesday. “Tens of thousands […]
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Obama’s Recess Appointments Might Not Hold Up In Court
The Hill Some legal experts, including those who have sided with President Obama on other constitutional issues, think there is a good chance the courts could overturn his recent recess […]
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Barletta Tours War College, AHEC
Carlisle Sentinel U.S. Rep Lou Barletta, R-Hazelton, is getting to know the Carlisle area on the heels of his announcement he will be seeking re-election to the 11th congressional district, […]
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Murphy Meets With Norwin-Area Republicans
McKeesport Daily News U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, came to the Norwin area to seek support in his bid for a sixth term from the 18th Congressional District. […]
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Meehan Says He’ll Tend County
Tom Murse Lancaster New Era/Intelligencer Journal Pat Meehan knows that. The Republican congressman, whose 7th district will include part of eastern Lancaster County beginning in 2013, once worked as a […]
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Safety, Jobs And Regulatory Certainty The Focus Of Pipelines Bill
Rep. Bill Shuster Somerset Daily American Supporting our nation’s infrastructure is critical to maintaining a strong economy, keeping the public safe, creating jobs, and spurring economic development. As a senior […]
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House GOP Proposes ‘Lost Confidence’ Resolution On Attorney General Holder
Jordy Yager The Hill Nearly two-dozen Republicans are backing legislation stating that Congress “has lost confidence” in Eric Holder to continue as attorney general. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Paul […]
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House Republicans Pass Payroll Tax Bill, Gain Leverage On Senate Dems
The Hill House Republicans easily approved a one-year extension of the payroll tax cut over a presidential veto threat Tuesday, setting up a confrontation with the White House and Senate […]
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Republicans Plan House OK Of Payroll Tax Cut Bill
Associated Press Republicans are girding to push a bill through the House that would continue a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers, but has drawn White House and Democratic objections because […]