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Congressional Races

Vote Tuesday April 24th 2012. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Visit VotesPA to find your polling place and see other voter information. Also don’t forget to bring your ID with you to the polls.

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You can see Pennsylvania’s proposed districts in this image below, pending approval by the majority Republican Pennsylvania House, Pennsylvania Senate and Governor Tom Corbett.  Read a summary of the changes HERE.

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Senator Toomey Comments on a Government Shutdown

04.07.2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today issued the following statement on the possibility of a government shutdown. “It is my sincere hope that the leaders of both parties will be able to reach a fiscally responsible compromise soon so we can continue to address the nation’s pressing issues — from private sector job [...]

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Pitts: Questions from Obamacare Costs Hearing

04.07.2011

Rep. Pitts asks CBO Director Elmendorf about the estimate that Obamacare will cost 800,000 jobs over the next decade. Even this figure does not take into account all parts of the law that could reduce employment. YouTube Link

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Thompson Calls on Senate to Pass Responsible Appropriations Bill

04.06.2011

Thompson Calls on Senate to Pass Responsible Appropriations Bill and Avoid Costly Government Shutdown YouTube Link

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Pitts: Obamacare Costs Jobs

04.06.2011

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Obamacare will cost the economy 800,000 jobs over the next ten years. Rep. Pitts opening statement from the hearing, “True Cost of PPACA: Effects on Budget and Jobs.” YouTube Link

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Pitts: The Cost of the Medical Liability System

04.04.2011

Rep. Pitts’ opening statement from a hearing to investigate solutions to the medical liability crisis. Doctors are leaving the practice because of the high cost of malpractice insurance. YouTube Link

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Thompson Discusses President’s Energy Policy, Need For Domestic Production

02.13.2011

Thompson Discusses President’s Energy Policy, Need For Domestic Production. YouTube Link

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