Congressional News
In the past, Jeffrey Zimmerman wouldn’t have thought twice about recruiting new employees to keep pace with business growth. But things have changed. Instead of increasing the size of his staff at Mar-Allen Concrete in Ephrata, he has spent hours wading through what he says is a confusing, incomplete and unclear bureaucratic mess. His reason? [...] Read More
The head of the Pennsylvania GOP on Thursday urged his fellow Republicans to be optimistic about the party’s future and called on them to remain true to their core beliefs. “We’ll keep reaching out to people as we move forward, and they will see that we have it right,” Rob Gleason told about 300 people [...] Read More
Kudos to Congressman Mike Kelly for taking the lead in the House of Representatives and keeping this country out of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. Had it been implemented, this treaty would have led to us losing our 2nd Amendment rights. We would have been subject to governing by the U.N. regarding arms dealings. [...] Read More
York Daily Record: Rep. Scott Perry hosting “Service Academy Night” for students seeking nominations
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-York County, is hosting an information session Thursday for students interested in applying to one of the United States Service Academies, according to a news release. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dallastown Area High School, 700 New School Lane, York Township. For information about the [...] Read More
Barletta, according to his communications director Tim Murtaugh, has been throwing in the bullpen for more than a week in preparation for the big game. Murtaugh should know a little something about baseball — his grandfather, Danny Murtaugh, managed thePittsburgh Pirates in the 1960s, including during the dramatic World Series victory over the New YorkYankees in 1960. “He believes he can [...] Read More
Todd Platts, former U.S. representative and a Shippensburg University graduate, will present the address Saturday during the university’s spring undergraduate commencement ceremony. He will also receive an honorary doctor of public service degree. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in Seth Grove Stadium. Approximately 1,000 students are expected to participate. Platts, a 1984 SU [...] Read More
Students from York, Adams, Cumberland and Dauphin counties who are interested in applying for admission to one of the U.S. service academies are encouraged to attend an informational session hosted by U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Dallastown Area High School. Perry and members of his staff will outline the process for applying [...] Read More
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, has been presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award, which recognizes members of congress for their strong records of supporting pro-growth policies. Barletta was acknowledged for his votes in the 112th Congress, second session. http://timesleader.com/news/business/483979/Honors-and-Awards
Have you hugged your pet today? Well now is the time to do that, because it’s officially May, which also means it’s officially National Pet Month — a time to celebrate the benefits and joy that pets bring to our lives. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, R-8, kicked off National Pet Month by touring the Bucks County [...] Read More
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-11, was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award, which recognizes members of Congress for strong records of supporting pro-growth policies. “This is a great honor for me, and it is a confirmation that my beliefs and actions are intended to continue to try to improve the [...] Read More
