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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday April 24, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Casey Urges IRS to Exempt Victims of the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment From Being Taxed on Reimbursements
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: During an April 16 Finance committee hearing, Casey secured IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel commitment to deliver tax relief to Norfolk Southern derailment victims In new letter, Casey follows up on commitment made earlier this week by IRS Commissioner to do everything in its power to provide relief to Darlington residents Casey has repeatedly fought for resources for Pennsylvanians affected by the  more

Fetterman Applauds Finalized DOL Retirement Security Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, the Biden administration finalized the Retirement Security Rule, which will protect working people's retirement savings by holding financial advisors to higher standards. Specifically, the new rule closes loopholes in current law to ensure that advice is given in the best interest of the saver. Last month, Senator Fetterman led a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Management  more

Rep. Deluzio Issues Statement on His Successful Push to Protect 1,100+ Steel Jobs in Western Pennsylvania
CARNEGIE, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Deluzio (D-PA-17) joined United States Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), union leaders, and local officials to celebrate a final department rule on Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES) production that protects more than 1,100 local United Autoworker (UAW) jobs from threat of closure, supports our domestic transf  more

Rep. Meuser Issues Statement on Border Security & Foreign Aid Supplemental Bills
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on April 23, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the below statement following the House's consideration of border security and foreign aid supplemental bills. Regarding Border Security "Since taking office in January of 2021, the Biden Administration has taken actions to undermine our domestic security while displaying weakness and indecision on the global stage. Whether it's the Bid  more