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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday November 14, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Fitzpatrick, Chu, Panetta Champion National School Psychology Week to Honor School Psychologists
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the week of November 11th as National School Psychology Week, honoring the vital role school psychologists play in the well-being and success of students nationwide. Each day, over 35,000 school psychologists stand on the frontlines in our schools, provid  more

House Budget Committee Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on October CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an annualized CPI inflation rate for October of 2.6 percent: "Make no mistake: Trump's tariffs are taxes by another name -- and it is hard-working American  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ISSUES STATEMENT ON REP. MATT CARTWRIGHT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of insulin at $35   more

LEADER JEFFRIES ISSUES STATEMENT ON REP. MATT CARTWRIGHT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for seniors. A f  more

Rep. Brendan Boyle Presents $850,000 Check to Holy Family University
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) presented an $850,000 check to Holy Family University to help fund its new First-Generation Success and Innovation Hub. The funding, which Congressman Boyle helped secure, will provide essential resources such as academic mentoring, career guidance, and financial literacy support to the nearly 40 percent of Holy Family students   more

Rep. Deluzio, EPA Office of Water Celebrate $5M Infrastructure Law Investment for Findlay Township Water System
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: On November 1, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined the head of U.S. EPA's Office of Water, Bruno Pigott, in Findlay Township, PA, to meet with community leaders and highlight federally supported water infrastructure improvement projects under the Biden-Harris Administration's "Investing in America" Agenda. Findlay Township is the recipient of millions of federal investments for wa  more

Rep. Summer Lee Celebrates Opening of New Mind-Body-Spirit Multi-Purpose Facility at Veterans Place to Support Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Pittsburgh, PA - On Veterans Day, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Veterans Place and community partners to celebrate the opening of a new Mind-Body-Spirit multi-purpose facility dedicated to supporting homeless veterans in Pittsburgh. This state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive, wrap-around services in a single location, making it easier for veterans to access housing, healthcare, and well  more

Rep. Summer Lee Secures $8M Federal Grant to Expand Pittsburgh Urban Canopy and Combat Extreme Heat Zones in Underserved Neighborhoods
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Pittsburgh, PA - On November 11, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined community partners to launch a transformative tree planting project along Pittsburgh's East Busway. This project, funded by an $8 million federal grant from the Inflation Reduction Act's Urban and Community Forestry Program, aims to expand the city's tree canopy, reduce extreme heat zones, and increase environmental equity in neighbo  more