Category: Congressional News
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Congressman Joins Carlisle Barracks To Greet ‘Warrior Ride’
Carol Kerr He was there when the twin towers were attacked on September 11, 2011, and he was there, in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now medically retired after a 28-year career […]
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Fitzpatrick, Dent Disagree With Obama On Israel
Bucks County Courier Times Last Thursday, President Barack Obama embraced Palestinian terms for drawing the borders of their new nation next to a smaller Israel, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick called on […]
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U.S. Rep. Barletta Opens Field Office In Plains Township
Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, has announced the opening of a Wilkes-Barre area office to serve constituents. Barletta’s office is located at 112 state Route 315, Plaza […]
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Fitzpatrick Announces Legislation To Help Families Of First Responders
Bensalem Patch Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick today joined Bethann McIntosh to announce the introduction of H.R. 1668, the Danny McIntosh Emergency Medical Service Providers Protection Act. According to a release, the […]
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We Shouldn’t Wait 20 Years
Congressman Joe Pitts Every homeowner knows the threat that termites play to a home, especially one with a wooden frame. When termites are discovered, the best thing to do is […]
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Rep. Murphy Honored As A “Defender Of Children”
Representative Tim Murphy (PA-18) today was presented with the prestigious Defender of Children Award given by the First Focus Campaign for Children. The award is presented to members of Congress who show leadership and initiative toward improving the well-being of children, especially those most in need.
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Rep. Murphy, PA Delegation Meets With DEP Secretary Krancer
As part of the Republican congressional delegation’s commitment to continuing the safe development of Pennsylvania’s natural resources, members met Monday with the Commonwealth’s Acting Department of Environmental Protection Secretary (DEP) Michael Krancer. The briefing was part of the delegation’s effort to discuss federal and state actions to ensure safe exploration and transmission of natural gas.
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Congressman Barletta Addresses Current Situation In Egypt
WASHINGTON — 11th Congressional District Representative Lou Barletta released the following statement regarding the recent situation in Egypt. “Like so many in the 11th Congressional District, I have been closely […]
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Thompson Questions President’s Commitment To Energy Security, Job Creation
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson participated in two of the first congressional oversight hearings of the 112th Congress under the new Republican-led majority. Thompson’s first hearing with the […]