Category: Congressional News

  • Congressmen: We Need Energy Independence

    Hazleton Standard Speaker Two congressmen who represent this area say there are enough energy resources within North America to provide the gasoline and oil the country needs without being worried […]

  • Toomey Tours Hazleton Plant

    Hazleton Standard Speaker Overregulation is stunting the growth of American businesses like Hazleton Casting and Weatherly Casting, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey said during a tour of the manufacturing facilities Thursday. […]

  • Republican Says He Feels ‘Connection’ With Monessen

    Valley Independent U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster’s visit to Monessen was more than just a stop on his campaign trail — it was a lesson in his family’s heritage. Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, […]

  • Mike Fitzpatrick Speaks With Philly College Students

    Politics PA Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick payed a visit to St. Joseph’s University students on Tuesday night in a discussion spanning topics of sustainable energy, foreign policy, immigration and Medicare […]

  • Lt. Governor Speaks To Local Republicans

    The Morning Times Republican officials and candidates at all levels of government, including Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, dined with some of their top local supporters at the Towanda Country Club […]

  • Barletta Speaks Out Against Health Care Proposal

    The Citizens Voice Congressman Lou Barletta joined Catholic leaders Wednesday in speaking out against the Obama administration’s decision to force religious employers to provide health coverage that includes contraception. “The […]

  • Meehan Gives Weekly GOP Address

    Politics PA In Saturday’s weekly GOP address, Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Delaware) called on the Democratic-controlled Senate and President Obama to cooperate with the Republican House in order to “end the […]

  • Rep. Pat Meehan To Highlight GOP Jobs Plan In The Weekly Republican Address

    Office of the Speaker John Boehner House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) announced today that Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA) will deliver the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, February 4. Rep. Meehan […]

  • Fitzpatrick Votes To Freeze Congressional Pay

    Bensalem Patch U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8th) voted Feb. 1 to extend the existing pay freeze for Members of Congress and federal employees. Congressman Fitzpatrick was one of four cosponsors […]