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• (June 13, 2006) Representative Schwartz Votes Against Congressional Pay Raise

September 2006 (September 21, 2006) Representative Schwartz Votes for Tough Border Security Measures (September 20, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz to Host Lansdale Online Safety and Identity Theft Workshop (September 20, 2006) Schwartz: Republican Budget Policies are Failing American Families (September 14, 2006) Republicans Fail to Address Real Reform (September 14, 2006) Schwartz: Republicans Have Failed Once Again To Protect Our Borders (September 14, 2006) Schwartz: Rumsfeld Must Go (September 12, 2006) Congress Should Pass Plan to Protect Children from Falling TVs and Furniture (September 11, 2006) Statement of U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz on the 5th Anniversary of September 11th (September 7, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz to Host Philadelphia Financial Literacy and Identity Theft Workshops August 2006 (August 31, 2006) U.S. Rep. Schwartz Calls for Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to Resign (August 29, 2006) Statement by Representative Schwartz on the One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (August 24, 2006) Representative Schwartz Announces $220,000 Federal Grant to Fight Crime in Philadelphia July 2006 (July 20, 2006) President Wrong to Put Partisan Concerns Before Science (July 20, 2006) Schwartz Plan Improves Environment (July 18, 2006) U.S. Representative Schwartz Calls on Secretary of State Rice to Support Robust United Nations Mission to East Timor (July 12, 2006) Representative Schwartz: American Families Deserve a Raise June 2006 (June 30, 2006) Schwartz Secures Federal Funding for Montgomery County Police and First Responders (June 21, 2006) Schwartz Fights for More Homeland Security Dollars “Homeland Security funding should be based on risk not politics.” (June 16, 2006) Schwartz Secures Funds to Benefit Local Communities: Philadelphia and Montgomery County to Receive $650,000 in New Federal Investment (June 13, 2006) Representative Schwartz Votes to Protect Children Calls Upon Senate Colleagues to Support Proposal Expanding School Access to Criminal Databases (June 13, 2006) Saturday, June 17: Congresswoman Schwartz Hosts Constituent Meetings (June 9, 2006) Representative Schwartz Applauds FDA Approval of Cervical Cancer Vaccine (June 8, 2006) Statement by Representative Schwartz on Elimination of al Qaeda Leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (June 6, 2006) Saturday, June 10: Congresswoman Schwartz Hosts Springfield Constituent Meeting (June 2, 2006) Saturday, June 10: Congresswoman Schwartz Hosts Lansdale Constituent Meeting May 2006 (May 26, 2006) Schwartz Honors America’s Veterans (May 25, 2006) Schwartz: Drilling in ANWR is not the answer (May 24, 2006) Fraternal Order of Police Praises Representative Schwartz (May 19, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz Fights to Improve Nation’s Emergency Response Efforts Schwartz’s FEMA Proposal Moves Forward in Congress (May 19, 2006) Schwartz Outraged by Paris Suburb’s Street Naming of Convicted Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal (May 12, 2006) Saturday, May 20: Rep. Schwartz to Host Abington Meet and Greet (May 4, 2006) Representative Schwartz Announces 2006 Congressional Art Competition Winners April 2006 (April 26, 2006) Representative Schwartz Continues to Fight for Improved Veterans Health Care (April 25, 2006) Representative Schwartz Announces $340,000 Grant for Philadelphia Police Department Anti-Gang Initiatives (April 19, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz Commends Local Students on Offers of Appointment to Nation’s Military Academies (April 18, 2006) Representative Schwartz Speaks Out Against Genocide in Darfur (April 14, 2006) Rep. Schwartz: Americans are Paying the Cost at the Pump for the Nearly $400 Million Retirement Package for Exxon Chairman March 2006 (March 15, 2006) Representative Schwartz Encourages Southeastern Pennsylvania Students and Parents to Attend Academy Day 2006 (March 14, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz Announces Kick Off of 2006 Congressional Art Competition (March 9, 2006) Statement by Rep. Schwartz on News that Dubai Ports World Will Divest U.S. Port Operations (March 9, 2006) U.S. Representative Schwartz Works to Strengthen United States-Ukraine Relationship (March 2, 2006) Representative Schwartz Denounces Deep Cuts in Homeland Security Spending (March 2, 2006) New Information Emerges Concerning UAE and al Qaeda: al Qaeda Touts Their Infiltration of UAE Security U.S. Representative Schwartz: This is further evidence that Congress must block port deal. (March 1, 2006) Representative Schwartz Announces March Online Safety Workshops February 2006 (February 23, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz Acts to Protect Open Space in Montgomery County (February 23, 2006) U.S. Rep. Schwartz Demands an Immediate Halt to Sale of U.S. Port Management to State-Owned Dubai Ports World (February 17, 2006) Congresswoman Schwartz to Host Identity Theft Protection Workshop: February 27 (February 14, 2006) U.S. Representative Schwartz Demands Retraction from Secretary Leavitt for His Callous Remarks Concerning Medicare Prescription Drug Overpayment (February 8, 2006) U.S. Representative Schwartz Releases Report Detailing Impact on Rising Heating Costs on Pennsylvania Families Increased Heating Expenses to Cost PA Families Nearly $3 Billion More (February 2, 2006) U.S. Representative Schwartz Issues Statement Celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2006 (February 1, 2006) Statement by U.S. Representative Schwartz on House Republican Budget Vote January 2006 (January 30, 2006) U.S. Representative Schwartz Leads Efforts Against Identity Theft Schwartz Announces Schedule of Upcoming Identity Theft Workshops (January 20, 2006) Representative Schwartz Announces Bulletproof Vest Grant for Horsham Township Police Department December 2005 (December 15, 2005) U.S. Representative Schwartz Calls on Transportation Security Administration to Answer Critical Questions Concerning VIPER Program Schwartz Concerned Over Lack of Communication Between Federal Government and State and Local Law Enforcement (December 8, 2005) Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz Honors Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Officers Fallen in the Line of Duty November 2005 (November 16, 2005) Rep. Schwartz Votes for Tough Penalties for Crimes Committed Against Judges and Public Safety Officials (November 10, 2005) Representative Schwartz Announces $650,000 in Funds for Montgomery County First Responders (November 10, 2005) Rep. Schwartz Named to Important Conference Committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Act of 2005 (November 8, 2005) Saturday, November 12: Rep. Schwartz to Host Meet and Greets in Hatfield and Whitemarsh (November 4, 2005) Representative Schwartz Leads Effort to Call on United Nations To Rebuke Iran for Anti-Israel Tirade (November 3, 2005) Statement by Representative Schwartz on Budget Reconciliation Package (November 2, 2005) Schwartz Leads Successful Effort Demanding Answers Into Why Gas and Heating Prices are Skyrocketing While Energy Companies are Reaping Billion Dollar Record Profits (November 1, 2005) Representative Schwartz Works to Better Prepare the U.S. for the Possibility of Pandemic Flu (November 1, 2005) Representative Schwartz Announces Additional Lansdale Medicare Prescription Drug Information Session October 2005 (October 27, 2005) Representative Schwartz Votes to Overturn BRAC Process (October 19, 2005) Representative Schwartz Issues Statement into Congressional Record Honoring Life of Christa Lewis (October 7, 2005) Representative Schwartz Announces Upcoming Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Information Sessions September 2005 (September 29, 2005) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1: Rep. Schwartz to Host Montgomery County District Office Hours. Schwartz to Also Host Meet and Greet at Lansdale Public Library (September 22, 2005) Representative Schwartz Speaks Out On Urgent Need for Local First Responders to Have More Effective Communications Tools (September 19, 2005) Representative Schwartz Tours Hurricane Katrina Damage in Gulf Coast Schwartz: “The Magnitude of Hurricane Katrina’s Devastation is Staggering” (September 16, 2005) Representative Schwartz Requires U.S. Coast Guard to Assess Risks of Potential Port Richmond LNG Terminal (September 2, 2005) Statement of U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz Concerning Hurricane Relief Efforts August 2005 (August 26, 2005) U.S. Rep. Schwartz’s Statement on BRAC Commission’s Decision Concerning Willow Grove (August 3, 2005) Representative Schwartz Meets with Top State and Local Homeland Security Experts Schwartz: “We must do more to protect the region from terrorist threats.” July 2005 (July 29, 2005) Representative Schwartz Secures $42 Million for Philadelphia and Montgomery County Projects in National Highways Bill (July 29, 2005) Representative Schwartz Announces $150,000 Federal Grant for Historic Black Horse Inn (July 25, 2005) Representative Schwartz Works to Strengthen Furniture Tipover Safety Standards June 2005 (June 29, 2005) Representative Schwartz Calls on President Bush to Fix the $1.3 Billion Shortfall in Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Budget (June 27, 2005) Representative Schwartz Applauds Passage of Delaware River Protection Act Schwartz: “This plan will make the Delaware River safer.” (June 21, 2005) Representative Schwartz Secures $7 Million to Support Military Efforts (June 16, 2005) Representative Schwartz Secures Funds for Local Police, Firefighters, and EMTs May 2005 (May 25, 2005) Representative Schwartz Fights for American Energy Independence (May 18, 2005) Representative Schwartz Votes for Strong Anti-Crime Legislation (May 15, 2005) Representative Schwartz’s Statement on the Navy Support Activity Facility (May 10, 2005) Representative Schwartz Launches Lansdale Satellite Outreach Hours (May 2, 2005) Representative Schwartz Leads Efforts to Cover All Children with Health Insurance April 2005 (April 20, 2005) Representative Allyson Schwartz Introduces Bill to Aid America's Troops Bipartisan Bill Offers Tax Credits to Employers Who Hire Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans (April 19, 2005) Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz's Statement on the Naming of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI (April 5, 2005) Congressional Art Competition Kickoff: Schwartz Encourages Montgomery County and Philadelphia High School Students to Enter Prestigious Contest Winning Artwork Displayed in the U.S. Capital (April 4, 2005) U.S. Representative Schwartz's Statement On The Passing Of Pope John Paul II February 2005 (February 28, 2005) Reps. Schwartz and Dent Send Letter to GAO Requesting Visit to Local Hospital to See Impact of Outdated Rule on Patients and Local Employees Schwartz and Dent: "Common Sense is Needed, Not Outdated Bureaucratic Rules" (February 14, 2005) U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz Appointed to House Committee on the Budget January 2005 (January 25, 2005) Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz Gives First Floor Statement Schwartz Speaks on 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz (January 11, 2005) Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz Announces Senior Staff Hires Daniel McElhatton to Serve as Chief of Staff (January 10, 2005) Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz Appointed to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure