WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: The Cutting Copays Act would remove costs for generic medications for certain Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy Program enrollees Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Cutting Copays Act to lower prescription drug costs for hundreds of thousands of low-income Pennsylvanians. The law would remove cost-sharing for generic medica more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) secured $125,389 to increase the safety and accessibility of Ira Reynolds Park in the Borough of Susquehanna Depot. The park, which was developed over the past decade on the site of a former railroad factory, is currently only accessible via a narrow railroad overpass that is difficult by car and dangerous on foot. The funding, which was secure more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined the United Steelworkers (USW) and other unions to call on the Biden Administration to launch an investigation into the unfair trade practices of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the commercial shipbuilding industry that undermine American workers and jeopardize our national security.  "On a level playing field, American workers can  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) delivered $2,500,000 in federal funding to design safety improvements along Route 291 in the City of Chester and reconnect the city's residents to employment opportunities along its waterfront and at the Port of Chester. The funding will also improve Chester's segment o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined his colleagues, Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Katie Britt (R-AL), to introduce the bipartisan Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act. The bill would cut red tape and reform the domestic bus manufacturing industry by providing more flexibility for local transit systems when purchasing buses. Current U.S. standards impose outdated, 40-y more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Greg Landsman (OH-1) introduced today the bipartisan Protect our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629). This bipartisan legislation addresses the rise of violent crime committed against letter carriers as they carry out their duties. It will protect our letter carriers and strengthen public safety. In building on the important work of supporting postal police officer more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on March 13, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) issued the following statement: "The sixth congressional district of Pennsylvania spans Chester County and Southern Berks County. It is a district of more than 700,000 people: young and old, rich and poor, racially and ethnically diverse, and politically "purple." It is an enormous task and privilege to serve this beautiful community as  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement after he secured $15,523,279 for fifteen community projects across Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. The Congressman secured his funding when the U.S. House passed half of its annual spending bills, with Senate passage and Presidential signature expected soon. The passage of these spending measures was delayed due t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1.5 million for the Bradford City Water Authority. These funds will replace outdated water treatment facilities and improve water treatments to remove harmful pollutants before the water is released into the environment. "I am pleased to announce $1.5 million in federal funding for the Bradford City Water Authority," Rep. Tho more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1.5 million for the Kiwanis Trail Sewer Extension project in Sandy Township, Clearfield County. The Kiwanis Trail Sewer Extension Phase 3 project will provide sanitary sewer service to approximately 60 homes in the Kiwanis Trail Development on Red Oak Drive, Wild Cherry Drive, Old Woods Road, White Pine Road, Black Walnut Dri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1.5 million for the Whetstone Cast Replacement in Brockway Borough in Jefferson County. These funds will replace a water main constructed in 1897 that is at risk of catastrophic failure. The work will protect more than 2,000 residents, commercial and industrial businesses, and public facilities. "I am pleased to announce $1. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1 million for Lycoming County's new public safety building, which will improve the capabilities and efficiency of several core public services. This investment will assist with constructing a new home for the Jersey Shore Borough Police Department, Citizens Hose Company of Jersey Shore Area, municipal administration, public w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $2.9 million for the Warren General Hospital to modernize existing facilities and support deferred maintenance projects. Projects include but are not limited to replacing existing medical equipment such as the MRI machine, replacing air handling units and roofs, improving snow melt systems, elevator modernization, expanding th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $628,155 for the Borough of Curwensville to improve infrastructure, public safety, and accessibility in Curwensville's streetscapes. This investment will allow for renovating sidewalks and crosswalks, improving streetlighting, and enhancing the visual value of the business district with street trees and benches. The streets i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $639,280 for the Two Mile Run Wastewater treatment facility in Venango County to replace existing wastewater treatment facilities. The Two Mile Run County Park offers outdoor recreation and is also a venue for family gatherings with its 12 pavilion areas, swimming beach, rental houses, and campgrounds. The current wastewater tr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $761,000 for the Punxsutawney Area Hospital to replace its Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unit (MRI). This is part of a larger expansion project for the area hospital to advance health equity and improve overall patient health outcomes in rural Pennsylvania. "A new MRI unit at Punxsutawney Hospital will help serve the community an more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $768,000 for Clinton County to purchase new communications equipment for first responders in the region. The equipment will enhance the interoperability, safety, and efficiency of the daily operations of each department in the county. "I am pleased to see this project funding come through for Clinton County and the entire com more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: On Friday March 8th, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling for robust funding of the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division in his 2025 budget proposal. The President's Budget was released on Monday, March 11th and followed the President's annual State of the Union Address in which he emphasized his administration's work to lower pric more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Keeping Our Promise to Older Adults and People with Disabilities: The Status of Social Security Today" at 10 a.m. on March 20, 2024, at 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (Democrat-Pennsylvania) * Senator Mike Braun (Republican-Indiana) Witnesses * The Honorable Martin O'Malley, Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Casey has repeatedly pushed for answers from DeJoy for PA constituents after vague and insufficient answers from Postal Service on several matters, from worker pay to tardy ballots Casey: "Pennsylvanians...deserve postal service they can count on." Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concerns about the more PR