E-Newsletter
- E-Newsletter - November 2008
Following his work to help pass the economic rescue bill last month, Congressman Sestak remained focused on his constituents’ concerns about the economy. The Congressman urged the Attorney General to ensure a thorough investigation of those responsible for the fiscal crisis on Wall Street that has severely impacted his constituents, and wrote to Secretary Paulson and Speaker Pelosi to call for the Department of Treasury and Congressional leadership to take necessary steps to stabilize the economy.. Furthermore, he took part in a program that he initiated in partnership with Boeing to help local businesses win contracts, and met with leaders in local transportation about investments that can best stimulate the economy. In addition, Congressman Sestak continued to assume a lead role in the effort to halt the FAA’s harmful and flawed policies and commemorated Veterans Day with a full weekend of events recognizing local men and women who served our country. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - October 2008
In Washington, Congressman Sestak advocated for and helped pass a transparent and accountable bill needed to prevent a credit freeze during these turbulent economic times. Additionally, the Congressman won approval for his vital elder justice legislation, reached across the aisle to ensure former POW’s receive the compensation they earned and passed eight critical amendments to give our troops the support they deserve. At home, Congressman Sestak worked to provide resources to a variety of groups, including young Veterans and women business owners, announced an important victory in efforts with USPS on behalf of Garnet Valley constituents, and continued efforts to reduce violence. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - September 2008
During the past month, Congressman Sestak was hard at work, fulfilling his obligations as a representative by participating in numerous events where he addressed topics of importance to his constituents and provided as many of them as possible with access to him. After the last update in mid-August, the Congressman worked with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to prepare individuals for successful job searches; participated in multiple forums to discuss all facets of the energy issue; discussed the next steps to improving a local small business center; and crisscrossed his District, from Paoli and Bridgeport to Upper Chichester and Upper Darby, reaching out to constituents throughout the area. In addition to the August events mentioned in last month’s newsletter (including his summits that connected hundred of seniors with service organizations and revealed a comprehensive, regional watershed management plan) below are just a few highlights of the Congressman’s efforts. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - August 2008
In Washington , Congressman Sestak worked to ensure more effective healthcare for Veterans, voted to hold oil companies accountable for not drilling in areas where they are already approved to do so, and addressed the thousands of violent crimes that occur on college campuses each year. At home, the Congressman connected hundreds of senior constituents with service organizations, announced a comprehensive plan to improve watershed management throughout the region and reached out to all of his constituents with registered phone numbers through a series of eight telephone town halls. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - July 2008
Congressman Sestak recently voted in Washington to hold oil companies accountable for not drilling in areas where they are already approved to do so, support our troops at home and abroad, provide assistance to emergency response volunteers, and improve our mass transportation systems. While at home in Pennsylvania , the Congressman received recognition for his commitment to our environment, continued addressing the FAA Airspace Redesign plan and attended “Fourth of July” events across the district. Below, read more about these and other events and initiatives with which Congressman Sestak has been involved. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - June 2008
Congressman Sestak recently voted in Washington to increase assistance for returning troops, improve the treatment of autism and balance the budget by 2012. While at home in Pennsylvania, the Congressman hosted a Workforce Development Summit, honored area Veterans on Memorial Day, and attended a ceremony at Rajant Corporation, for which he appropriated $3.4 million from the federal government to improve technology beneficial to the military. Read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - May 2008
Congressman Sestak recently voted in Washington to protect Medicaid, prohibit employment and healthcare discrimination based on genetic information, and support the United States Coast Guard. While at home in Pennsylvania, the Congressman hosted his second annual Veterans Summit, announced the upcoming Workforce Development Summit, and attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Delaware County Community College’s new STEM complex, for which he appropriated $170,000 from the federal government. Here, read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - April 2008
Congressman Sestak recently voted in Washington on important pieces of legislation that provide for the healthcare needs of millions of Americans, simplify the tax process and protect and train our firefighters. While at home in Pennsylvania, the Congressman hosted a roundtable on small business opportunities for women and another on the mortgage crisis, announced his Veterans Summit, and visited the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry. Here, read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - March 2008
Congressman Sestak recently voted in Washington on important pieces of legislation that will provide for mental health parity, address Congressional ethics and create fiscal responsibility in the House. While at home in Pennsylvania, the Congressman hosted an Antiviolence Summit, continued to speak out about the FAA’s unsafe airspace redesign plan, and visited the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Here, read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - February 2008
As the second session of the 110th Congress moved into full-swing, Congressman Sestak voted in Washington on key legislation, including bills focused on veterans, children's health care and college affordability. At home in the 7th Congressional District, he hosted a summit on the rising cost of college, convened his labor advisory committee, announced the district’s federal appropriations and celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here, read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - January 2008
During the last weeks of 2007, Congressman Sestak voted in Washington on key legislation regarding defense appropriations, the fiscal year budget and the AMT patch. He kicked off 2008 with numerous visits around the district, a series of meetings with local municipal leaders, and with continued opposition to the FAA’s severely flawed airspace redesign plan. Here, read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - December 2007
During the last months of 2007, Congressman Sestak has been hard at work in Washington and in the 7th Congressional District. In addition to voting on important legislation regarding taxes, veterans, education and FISA, he has been busy at home, hosting the first-ever Business Procurement Summit, speaking out about the importance of a comprehensive energy policy, and listening to and meeting with constituents. Here, read more about these and other events and initiatives undertaken by Congressman Sestak. Read more ...
- E-Newsletter - November 2007
From proposing a bipartisan plan to end the war in Iraq to hosting a district roundtable on breast cancer care last month, Congressman Joe Sestak has been listening and speaking out in Washington and in the 7th Congressional District on issues of importance to his constituents. He has drafted and voted on key legislation that affects American children, workers, and service men and women. And he has visited with residents throughout his district to discuss with them their ideas and concerns for both our community and nation. Below, read about Congressman Sestak’s recent work on your behalf. Read more ...
