Government

Senator Yaw Announces New Field Representative in Towanda District Office

May 17, 2013

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the hiring of Morgan Madden who will serve as a new field representative in his Towanda District office.

Child Safety Seat Checkpoints Statewide

4 weeks 4 days ago

The Pennsylvania State Police will offer free child safety seat inspections statewide in conjunction with the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 20 to June 2. more»

Marino votes to repeal Obamacare

May 17, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 45, to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: more»

Marino votes to repeal Obamacare

December 31, 1969

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 45, to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: more»

House Education Committee Advances “Smarter Solutions for Students Act”

May 16, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted to advance legislation to address the student loan interest rate increase scheduled for July 1, 2013, and create a long-term student loan system that is predictable and affordable. The Smarter Solutions for Students Act, H.R. 1991, today passed out of the U.S. House Education Committee. more»

House Education Committee Advances “Smarter Solutions for Students Act”

December 31, 1969

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted to advance legislation to address the student loan interest rate increase scheduled for July 1, 2013, and create a long-term student loan system that is predictable and affordable. The Smarter Solutions for Students Act, H.R. 1991, today passed out of the U.S. House Education Committee. more»

Senator Scarnati Announces $750,000 in Local Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion Grants

May 16, 2013

Two local businesses in the 25th Senatorial District will receive grants totaling $750,000 to be used for conversion of vehicles to run on natural gas and CNG fueling stations, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson). more»

House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Reauthorization

May 16, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Before midnight on Wednesday evening the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed a 5-year farm bill reauthorization, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Act of 2013. U.S. more»

House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Reauthorization

December 31, 1969

Washington, D.C. – Before midnight on Wednesday evening the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed a 5-year farm bill reauthorization, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Act of 2013. U.S. more»

Congressman Marino questions Attorney General Holder at Judiciary Oversight Hearing

May 15, 2013

On May 15, 2013, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice.  Watch Tom's question-and-answer exchange with Attorney General Eric Holder.

Congressman Marino questions Attorney General Holder at Judiciary Oversight Hearing

December 31, 1969

On May 15, 2013, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice.  Watch Tom's question-and-answer exchange with Attorney General Eric Holder.

U.S. Service Academy Day

May 15, 2013

WHO: U.S. Representative Tom MarinoWHAT: U.S. Service Academy DayWHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmWHERE: Williamsport Area High School, 2990 W. 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 more»

U.S. Service Academy Day

December 31, 1969

WHO: U.S. Representative Tom MarinoWHAT: U.S. Service Academy DayWHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmWHERE: Williamsport Area High School, 2990 W. 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 more»

Mirabito ready to kickoff EMS Week 2013

5 weeks 1 hour ago
State Rep. Rick Mirabito tours a Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Department's ambulance.

State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, is gearing up to educate the public about EMS Week — a national celebration to honor Emergency Medical Service workers — with a healthy communities event in South Williamsport. more»

Speaker Appoints House Members to the New Special Education Funding Commission

May 15, 2013

HARRISBURG – Act 3 of 2013 creates a commission to addresses current issues with the state’s distribution of special education funding, and Speaker of the House Sam Smith (R-Armstrong, Indiana and Jefferson counties) has appointed four House members to the new Special Education Funding Commission. more»

Thompson Announces Upcoming Constituent Staff Hours for Huntingdon County

May 14, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) today announced that his district office staff will hold constituent office hours in Huntingdon, Pa., on Monday, May 20th, 2013. more»

Thompson Announces Upcoming Constituent Staff Hours for Huntingdon County

December 31, 1969

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) today announced that his district office staff will hold constituent office hours in Huntingdon, Pa., on Monday, May 20th, 2013. more»

The President's So-called Affordable Care is Unaffordable, Harming the Economy - It must be Repealed and Replaced

May 14, 2013

Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to the president’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is driving up insurance costs, limiting access to care, and making it harder for individuals to keep the care they have and for small businesses to hire and expand. more»

The President's So-called Affordable Care is Unaffordable, Harming the Economy - It must be Repealed and Replaced

December 31, 1969

Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to the president’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is driving up insurance costs, limiting access to care, and making it harder for individuals to keep the care they have and for small businesses to hire and expand. more»

Gosnell Guilty as New State Law Protects Women and Children From Future Gosnells

May 14, 2013

A jury in Philadelphia today found Kermit Gosnell guilty of murder, ensuring he will never again victimize women and children, while a new state law aims to prevent anything similar from happening in the future, House Majority Leader, Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) said today.

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: The U.S. Contribution to the Fight Against Malaria

Witnesses (invited): more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: The U.S. Contribution to the Fight Against Malaria

Witnesses (invited): more»

Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: Preventin a Nuclear Iran

Witnesses: more»

Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: Preventin a Nuclear Iran

Witnesses: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Mark-Up

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Mark-Up: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Mark-Up

December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Mark-Up: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human RIghts, and International Organizations

Hearing: Recent Developments in the Investigation of the Murder of Human Rights Attorney Patrick Finucane

Witnesses: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

December 31, 1969

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human RIghts, and International Organizations

Hearing: Recent Developments in the Investigation of the Murder of Human Rights Attorney Patrick Finucane

Witnesses: more»

Homeland Security Committee Mark-Up

December 31, 1969

Homeland Security Full Committee

Mark-Up: more»

Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet

Hearing: A Case Study for Consensus Building: The Copyright Principles Project

Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing

December 31, 1969

Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet

Hearing: A Case Study for Consensus Building: The Copyright Principles Project

Judiciary Committee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Judiciary Full Committee

Hearing: Oversight of the United States Department of Justice

Judiciary Committee Hearing

December 31, 1969

Judiciary Full Committee

Hearing: Oversight of the United States Department of Justice

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