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Gas woes spur need for energy plan
Jun 9, 2008
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The only thing rising faster than gas prices these days is the blood pressure of American motorists. Understandably, folks are frustrated with pumping more of their paychecks into their gas tanks. Many are looking to Congress for answers.
So far, the response from some in Congress has been to hold ...
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Gerlach Applauds EPA Funds to Further Monitoring Efforts of TCE
Jan 29, 2008
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Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-06) today praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that is providing $ 269,166 to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to help them expand their efforts to test air samplings in the Collegeville region. The decision follo...
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Gerlach Votes to Reduce Oil Dependency, Fund Army Corps of Engineers, Improve Flood Control Programs
Jul 17, 2007
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Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6) today voted for legislation that funds the Army Corps of Engineers, improves local flood control programs and reduces the nation’s dependency on foreign oil. The Energy and Water Appropriations bill passed the House by a 312 - 112 vote.“We spend billions of our d...
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Gerlach Votes to Support Increases in Conservation Funding, Stronger Environmental Protections
Jun 28, 2007
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The House of Representatives yesterday approved legislation that will provide additional funding to continue preserving open space and conservation measures, as well as strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to ensure safe drinking water and other health regulations.
“We al...
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Gerlach Open Space Bill Passes House
Sep 26, 2006
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The House of Representatives passed Congressman Jim Gerlach’s farm land and open space preservation legislation Tuesday afternoon. H.R. 5313 would set aside existing federal farmland protection dollars to encourage municipalities to protect more open space by purchasing development rights. ...
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Gerlach Open Space Bill Set for House Vote
Sep 21, 2006
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The House Agriculture Committee today unanimously approved Rep. Jim Gerlach’s open space and farm land preservation bill setting the stage for a vote on the legislation by the full House of Representatives next week.
“Not only is this legislation important for my Congressional District, bu...
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COALITION HONORS CONGRESSMAN JIM GERLACH, STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS FOR CONSERVING BIRDSBORO WATERS
Jul 24, 2006
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Today the Highlands Coalition, an alliance of over 150 organizations working to protect the Highlands region of PA, NJ, NY and CT, honored Congressman Jim Gerlach, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the William Penn Foundation and other local partners for their joi...
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Pottstown Mercury: Big Woods’ preservation hinges on federal budget
Jun 12, 2006
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BIRDSBORO -- The effort to preserve the woods that surround, filter and protect Birdsboro’s water supply will get the last bit of money it needs if the U.S. Senate and President Bush agree to the Interior Department budget approved by the House of Representatives.
Last month, the office o...
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Gerlach Again Votes to Protect the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge from Oil Drilling
May 25, 2006
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Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-06) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 5429, the American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act. Among other things, this legislation would open up a section of the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, known as ANWR, for oil drilling.
“There i...
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Gerlach Secures Funding For Birdsboro Preservation Efforts
May 19, 2006
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Congressman Jim Gerlach today praised passage of the FY ‘07 Interior Appropriations Bill that provides significant funding for several key projects in southeastern Pennsylvania. The legislation passed the House Thursday afternoon.
Known as the Birdsboro Waters Forest Legacy Project, the la...
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