U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
Casey, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Declare Major Disaster Declaration After Severe Flooding and Storms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
In Berks County, flash flooding washed away a large section of the bank of Antietam Creek along with the foundation of a nearby building
In Northampton County, the municipal storm system of Bangor was overwhelmed by the intense storm, leading to severe damage to homes and property
In Bucks County, flash flooding devastated a community still mourning the loss of seven victims and attempting to reco
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Rep. Houlahan Visits Trump Assassination Attempt Site With Bipartisan Task Force
BUTLER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024:
Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) toured the site of the assassination attempt of former President Donald J. Trump with her colleagues on the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. The group toured the site of the Butler Farm Show, where the assassination attempt took place, and was followed by a press conference. Watch Houlahan's remarks
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Rep. Scanlon Introduces Bill to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents, Deaths
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) introduced the Pedestrian Protection Act to address the rapid rise in pedestrian fatalities related to increased SUV and pickup truck size, by requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop vehicle safety standards to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users. The bill would implement standards for dangerous fea
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Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act at Solar-Powered Crafton Heights United Presbyterian Church
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024:
Today, Rep. Summer Lee joined PennEnvironment and other local leaders at Crafton Heights United Presbyterian Church to celebrate the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest-ever investment in climate and clean energy in U.S. history. The event highlighted the church's transition to solar energy, demonstrating the tangible benefits of the IRA for
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Rep. Thompson, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Declare Major Disaster Declaration After Severe Flooding, Storms
HOWARD, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and a bicameral group of Members of Congress sent a letter to President Biden urging him to approve a request by Governor Josh Shapiro for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Members pressed the President to provide swift assistance to the counties across the Commonwealth that experienced severe storms and flo
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US Rep. Boyle, Superintendent Watlington, AFT President Weingarten, Others Jointly Push For More Federal Funding For Philly Schools
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2024:
Today, on the first day of school for Philadelphia public school students, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), joined by Philadelphia School Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Arthur Steinberg, as well as local elected officials, to demand more federal funding for Philadel
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