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Congressional Races

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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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 creation and rising gas prices to approving a sustainable budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

“It is important to remember that we are in this dysfunctional mess because my colleagues across the aisle refused to produce a budget for the current year. This abdication of leadership was irresponsible and reckless, and I hope they will recognize that we can no longer kick the can down the road. It is imperative that we deal with our country’s out-of-control spending and deficit problems immediately.

“If a shutdown does occur, my staff and I are committed to working with Capitol officials to make sure I can fulfill my constitutional duties to serve the people of Pennsylvania in accordance with the law. Serving Pennsylvania is my priority no matter what happens,” Sen. Toomey said.

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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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Pitts: Honoring Corporal Eric M. Torbert

02.02.2011

Rep. Pitts remarks honoring Marine Corporal Eric M. Torbert, Jr. Corporal Torbert, from Lancaster, was killed while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan December 18, 2010. YouTube Link

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