Washington, D.C. – After the tear gas settled at the U.S. Capitol, curators responsible for the building's preservation assessed the damage, according to The New York Times.
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Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District is located in eastern Pennsylvania and includes portions of Berks, Carbon, Columbia, Lebanon, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties. The current representative of the 9th Congressional District is Dan Meuser (R).
The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, having been postponed from the original April date because of COVID-19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check with your local polling place for possible changes.
This year, voters are being encouraged to apply for a mail-in ballot. You can apply online at VotesPa.com. Applications for mail-in ballots will be accepted through May 18, 2020 until 11:59 p.m.
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Union County, Pa. – David H. Rowe Representative for Pennsylvania's 85th District, which includes Union and Snyder Counties, has started blocking individuals on social media in the wake of yesterday's events.
As time passes, old laws change and new ones are made. This year, a number of new laws go into effect that will affect residents across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Here's a look at a just few:
Washington, D.C. – President Trump signed the new COVID-19 stimulus package into law on Sunday, narrowly avoiding a potential government shutdown. The stimulus package included direct payments of $600 for citizens, which many, including the President, criticized an insufficient.