| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday October 02, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Kelly, colleagues introduce resolution to recognize Rare Cancer Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a resolution(link is external) to recognize September 30, 2024 as Rare Cancer Day.
Rare Cancer Day is observed on September 30 to highlight the challenges patients face and to unify individuals living with rare cancers for awareness and early d
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Kelly, Thompson lead introduction of The Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Dwight Evans (D-PA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Max Miller (R-OH), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 9263, theSupporting Innovation in Agriculture Act. The bipartisan, legislation provides tax incentives to accelerate the deployment of innovative farming technologies for
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Rep. Boyle Issues Statement On Iranian Missile Attack On Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024:
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Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the statement below following Iran's missile attack on Israel:
"I strongly condemn the Iranian regime's ballistic missile attack against Israel tonight. This heinous move, aimed directly at civilians, marks a significant escalation in hostilities by Iran.
"The Iranian regime's actions tonight do nothing to promote peace in the region,
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Rep. Summer Lee Issues Statement Celebrating DOJ Backing of Healthcare Workers in Class Action Lawsuit Against UPMC
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) released the following statement celebrating the Department of Justice's decision to back healthcare workers in their class action lawsuit against UPMC, marking a critical step toward holding one of Pennsylvania's largest employers accountable for its abusive practices against workers:
"Healthcare workers are the backbone of our community. They keep
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Rep. Summer Lee Speaks at Annual Homeless Children Education Fund Stand Up Rally, Urging Action to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee joined community members, local leaders, and advocates at the Homeless Children's Education Fund's (HCEF) annual Stand Up Rally in downtown Pittsburgh to raise awareness and call for increased support for youth experiencing homelessness across Allegheny County and Pennsylvania. The rally brought together approximately 100 community members at the Pittsburgh C
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Task Force Hearing Highlights Secret Service Failures, Reliance on Local Law Enforcement in First Hearing on Butler, Pa. Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
On Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump held its first official hearing on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. Witnesses during the hearing featured state and local law enforcement officials who were on-site during the July 13 rally. Officials told the Task Force a lack of preparation and communication from the Unit
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