Thursday - November 21, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Friday November 01, 2024 ( 6 items )  

"HUGE DEAL": Casey Delivers Federal Funds to "Revive" Scranton to New York Rail Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: The Keystone: Bob Casey and Matt Cartwright revive Scranton's rail service to New York City FOX 43: Sen. Bob Casey secures nearly $9 million in funding to help restore Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton and New York Scranton Times-Tribune: Casey, Cartwright announce $9M toward restoring passenger trains between Scranton and New York City Pocono Record: 'Not study money': Scranton-NYC   more

Fitzpatrick Delivers Over $8 Million to Fuel Morrisville's Growth and Ignite Long-Term Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Langhorne, PA Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory for the Morrisville community, securing $8,850,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to fuel transformative projects that will significantly enhance education, infrastructure, and community resources. This federal investment, part of the FY23 Consolidated Appropriations Act, was championed by Fitzpatrick as part of  more

House Budget Committee Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on September PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported an annual Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index of 2.1 percent for September: "Today's PCE data, showing inflation dropping to its lowest leve  more

Rep. Summer Lee, EPA, Pittsburgh Water Leaders Celebrate Major Progress on Lead Pipe Replacement, Children Health in Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: (Pittsburgh, PA) - Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) CEO Will Pickering, and other local officials on October 31 in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood to celebrate significant progress in replacing lead pipes and improving children's health. The event marked the end of Children's Health Month and highlight  more

Rep. Summer Lee, Mayor Gainey, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su Highlight Federal Investment in Pittsburgh Workforce Hub
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA - On October 31, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Mayor Ed Gainey, Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, and local leaders from Partner4Work to celebrate the expansion of Pittsburgh's Workforce Hub, a pivotal initiative to connect local residents, especially those from underserved communities, to good-payin  more

Rep. Susan Wild Announces Over $200 Million for Pennsylvania to Help Households with Home Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild announced that Pennsylvania has been awarded $207,342,959 in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This investment will help individuals and families with low incomes pay home heating costs this winter, as well as prevent energy shutoffs, weatherize homes to increase energy efficiency, and make minor energy-related home repairs. "LIHEAP is a c  more