News

This page contains links to Representative Sherwood's latest press releases.

2006 Releases

March 10, 2006, "Sherwood invites community organizations to apply for forestry grants"

March 9, 2006, "Sherwood votes to prohibit port management transfer to Dubai firm"

March 3, 2006, "Fire grant applications now being accepted"

February 22, 2006, "Sherwood calls for delay, review of port management transfer"

2005 Releases

November 18, 2005, "Sherwood secures funding for Williamsport Trade & Transit Centre"

November 18, 2005, "Sherwood secures $3 million for transportation and economic development in Central Susquehanna Valley"

November 18, 2005, "Sherwood secures $2.7 million for transportation and infrastructure in Lackawanna County"

November 15, 2005, "Bill to control truck traffic on Route 209 passed by House"

November 9, 2005, "New communications technologies for local law enforcement included in new law"

November 9, 2005, "Sherwood secures $250,000 to continue program to fight meth problem"

November 8, 2005, "Local defense plant wins $65 million contract to develop innovative smart bomb"

October 24, 2005, "Sherwood urges House leadership to move forward with dairy program"

August 30, 2005, "Sherwood secures $200,000 to preserve historic structures in Archbald"

August 24, 2005, "$818,000 in federal grants awarded to fire companies in six counties"

August 17, 2005, "$2.6 million awarded to 10th District fire companies in first round of 2005 Assistance to Firefighters program"

August 4, 2005, "Community forestry projects in Luzerne County announced"

July 29, 2005, "Final transportation law includes $14.1 million for 10th District special projects"

July 27, 2005, "Sherwood secures $6.6 million for environmental projects in region"

May 20, 2005, "Sherwood secures $700,000 for environmental education center"

May 10, 2005, "Sherwood secures funding for Heritage Valley, community forestry"

March 10, 2005, "Highway bill includes $16 million for special projects in 10th District"

February 7, 2005, "Sherwood supports MILC program extension for dairy farmers"

February 2, 2005, "Sherwood introduces MPC bill to help U.S. milk producers"

2004 Releases

November 23, 2004, "Sherwood earns passage of law making Grey Towers a National Historic Site"

November 20, 2004, "Sherwood secures $15.6 million for 10th District projects"

September 27, 2005, "Susquehanna County company to participate in military laser research effort"

July 2, 2004, "Sherwood secures $550,000 for Lackawanna Heritage Valley effort"

July 1, 2004, "Honesdale Fire Department earns federal grant"

June 30,2004 "Scranton Army Ammunition plant wins new $18.5 million contract"

June 22,2004 "Gentex selected to provide new lightweight helmets to Army soldiers"

June 17,2004 "$1 million secured to bring migratory fish back to West Branch of Susquehanna"

May 18, 2004, "Infrastructure grants will help economic development in Bradford County"

2003 Releases

December 18, 2003, "Fire departments in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties earn federal grants"

December 8, 2003, "Sherwood secures $10.6 million for special projects throughout 10th District"

March 6, 2003, "Sherwood writes MPC bill to help U.S. dairy farmers"

February 27, 2003, "Sherwood seeks federal help to stabilize oil prices"

February 26, 2003, "Sherwood fights for mine reclamation funds"

February 20, 2003, "Archbald facility earns $106 million in new LGB work"

February 13, 2003, "Sherwood secures $14 million for 10th District projects"

January 9,2003, "Sherwood supports additional help for unemployed workers"

January 8, 2003, "Sherwood named to leadership position"

January 7, 2003, "New toll-free number 888-366-7210"

2002 Releases

September 11, 2002, "Statement on anniversary of terrorist attacks"

September 5, 2002, "Sherwood seeks aid for farmers hurt by drought"

August 29, 2002, "Local company wins $18 million Air Force contract"

July 25, 2002, "Sherwood supports corporate accountability law"

July 23, 2002, "Sherwood testifies in support of region's hospitals"

July 16, 2002, "Sherwood seeks study to help veal farmers"

July 10, 2002, "Sherwood secures $1.1 million for regional forestry & historic preservation"

2001 Releases

December 21, 2001, "Local company wins $80 million Navy contract that will mean 100 new jobs"

December 19, 2001, "Sherwood secures $4 million for local hospitals and colleges"

December 13, 2001, "Sherwood supports education reforms to empower parents, communities"

December 6, 2001, "Sherwood supports trade negotiation authority for President"

November 29, 2001, "Sherwood supports additional help for unemployed"

November 16, 2001, "Congress strengthens aviation security system"

November 9, 2001, "Sherwood announces major production contract at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant"

November 8, 2001, "Sherwood secures funding for parking facility in downtown Scranton"

September 21, 2001, "Sherwood secures funding for employee training facility at Tobyhanna"

June 21, 2001, "Sherwood secures funding for abandoned mine cleanup, community forestry, Lackawanna Heritage Valley"

June 7, 2001, "Sherwood attends White House ceremony as President Bush signs tax relief law"

May 26, 2001, "Sherwood votes to provide tax relief to all Americans"

May 10, 2001, "Sherwood announces new production, new jobs at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant"

May 2, 2001, "Sherwood sponsors bill to help region's dairy farmers"

April 16, 2001, "Sherwood secures funding for Greater Honesdale Partnership"

March 30, 2001, "Northeast Pennsylvania Urban Forestry Program is accepting project proposals from community groups"

March 29, 2001, "Sherwood votes to end unfair tax penalties on married couples, and expand child tax credit"

March 28, 2001, "Sherwood supports budget that preserves Social Security, pays down debt, provides tax relief and invests in future"

March 7, 2001, "Sherwood picked to serve on powerful House Appropriations Committee"

February 12, 2001, "Sherwood secures $200,000 grant for improvements to Carbondale sewer system"

January 20, 2001, "Statement on inauguration of President George W. Bush"

July 26, 2000, "Sherwood sponsors bill to preserve HMO choice for seniors"

May 25, 2000, "Sherwood votes in favor of PNTR to lower trade barriers in China"

April 17, 2000, "Northeast Pennsylvania Urban Forestry Program Wins National Environmental Award"

April 12, 2000, "House passes bill to help fight diesel/heating oil price spikes"

April 3, 2000, "Sherwood announces Northeast Pennsylvania Urban Forestry Program now accepting project proposals"

March 28, 2000, "Sherwood helps pass bill to allow working senior citizens to receive full Social Security benefits"

March 22, 2000, "House passes oil price reduction bill"

March 15, 2000, "House passes measure to double federal funding to improve region's airports"

March 1, 2000, "Sherwood helps pass bill to allow working senior citizens to receive their full Social Security benefits"

February 15, 2000, "House votes to award Congressional Gold Medal to John Cardinal O'Connor"

February 10, 2000, "Sherwood votes to end unfair tax penalties on married couples"

February 9, 2000, "Sherwood, bipartisan congressional group press Energy Secretary to release federal oil stock to reduce prices"

February 2, 2000, "Sherwood reminds local business people of Feb. 7 fair to highlight contracting opportunities for prison construction"

January 26, 2000, "Sherwood calls for federal investigation of diesel fuel, heating oil price hikes"

January 14, 2000, "Sherwood announces Feb. 7 fair to highlight contracting opportunities for local businesses for prison construction"

January 12, 2000, "Sherwood brings congressional committee to Scranton for hearing on abandoned mine reclamation in anthracite region"

November 23, 1999, "Sherwood works to secure Senate action on his bill to help families of air disaster victims"

November 18, 1999, "Sherwood says final spending package includes protection for dairy farmers"

October 15, 1999, "Sherwood advocates legislation to raise minimum wage"

October 13, 1999, "Sherwood announces FEMA approval of $427,125 to protect homes from flooding in City of Scranton"

October 7, 1999, "Sherwood supports bipartisan health care reform to protect the rights of patients in managed care (HMO) plans"

October 1, 1999, "Sherwood fights for drought assistance and fair milk pricing policy"

September 22, 1999, "Sherwood fights for fair dairy policy for all Pennsylvania farmers"

September 13, 1999, "Sherwood's bill to give Lackawanna Heritage Valley federal designation passed by House"

September 9, 1999, "Sherwood seeks special congressional action on assistance for Pennsylvania farmers hurt by drought"

August 11, 1999, "Sherwood seeks agriculture assistance for Pennsylvania farmers hurt by drought"

August 9, 1999, "Sherwood announces $500,000 grant for improvements to Lackawanna coal mine tour"

August 6, 1999, "Sherwood secures $8 million for Lycoming County sewer projects in water resources bill passed by House"

August 6, 1999, "Sherwood secures $4.1 million for Bradford & Sullivan water and sewer projects in bill passed by Congress"

August 6, 1999, "Sherwood announces $22 million contract for Lockheed Martin facility in Archbald"

August 5, 1999, "Sherwood supports measure to protect Social Security, reduce federal debt and return overpayments to taxpayers"

July 29, 1999, "Military construction bill includes $6.7 for new guided missile maintenance facility at Tobyhanna"

July 23, 1999, "Sherwood secures $27 million additonal for area munition facilities"

July 22, 1999, "Sherwood votes to protect Social Security, reduce federal debt and provide tax relief to all Americans"

July 2, 1999, "Sherwood gets Committee approval of new funding for regional community forestry, heritage initiatives"

June 24, 1999, "House passes legislation proposing constitutional amendment to protect the American flag"

June 23, 1999, "House approves $1.6 million for Lackawanna transit"

June 22, 1999, "Panel approves Sherwood's bill to guarantee right to choose pediatrician as child's primary care provider"

June 16, 1999, "House passes measure to help families of air disaster victims and to improve region's airports"

June 10, 1999, "Sherwood advocates Lackawanna Heritage Valley designation to House Parks panel"

June 9, 1999, "Sherwood introduces bill to guarantee parents' right to choose pediatrician as child's primary care provider"

June 8, 1999, "Sherwood moves $1.6 million for local transportation improvements through key House committee"

June 8, 1999, "Sherwood moves $1.2 million for Trade & Transit Center through legislative process"

May 6, 1999, "Sherwood blasts federal investigators for delays in concluding TWA Flight 800 crash investigation"

April 30, 1999, "Sherwood included in congressional group exploring alternatives with Russian officials"

April 28, 1999, "Sherwood says President must come to Congress and American people before sending ground troops to Yugoslavia"

April 15, 1999, "Sherwood votes to protect taxpayers by limiting federal tax hikes"

April 14, 1999, "Congressman Sherwood brings 10th District website online"

March 25, 1999, "Sherwood supports budget plan that preserves entire Social Security surplus"

March 23, 1999, "Sherwood announces 15-month agreement between Tyler Memorial Hospital and Penn State Geisinger Health Plan"

March 18, 1999, "Sherwood supports missile defense bill to protect United States from weapons of mass destruction"

March 12, 1999, "Statement of Congressman Don Sherwood, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, on his vote to deploy troops to Kosovo"

March 4, 1999, "Sherwood to take part in review of military readiness in Bosnia, Europe"

March 3, 1999, "Sherwood's bill to help families of air disaster victims overwhelmingly passes House, 412-2"

February 26, 1999, "Sherwood helps steer Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council reauthorization through legislative process"

January 29, 1999, "Sherwood signs on as original co-sponsor of amendment to protect the American flag"

January 21, 1999, "Congressman Sherwood announces $11.9 million contract awarded to Chamberlain for work at Scranton plant"