Congressman Altmire attended the groundbreaking of the construction project to renovate and expand emergency care at the Alle-Kiski Medical Center.
Congressman Altmire read "K is for Keystone" to the
4th grade class at Peebles Elementary School in McCandless.
Congressman Altmire, SSG Eric Grenesco of Shaler and Rep. Artur Davis (AL)
discuss the Reservists Access to Justice Act (H.R. 3393), legislation introduced
to protect the jobs of Reservists and National Guard troops.
Congressman Altmire takes a tour of the Printing
Industries of America in Sewickley, PA.
Congressman Altmire spoke at the Conway Veterans
Memorial Dedication on Veterans Day.
Congressman Altmire speaks at the United Steelworkers of America Rapid Response
Conference Rally on Capitol Hill.
Congressman Altmire presented Private First Class William Evans with the Purple Heart for his heroic efforts during World War II and has recommended Mr. Evans for the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's top military award.
Congressman Altmire with Don Ryan, creator of the Allegheny Township Iraq War Memorial.
Altmire votes to provide pension relief to seniors, businesses |
(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) voted
last night to pass legislation that will provide relief to Pennsylvania
seniors and businesses who have been hit hard by this year’s decline in
the stock market.
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Altmire Statement on Automobile Loan Package |
(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) tonight
released the following statement on his vote in support of the Auto
Industry Financing and Restructuring Act (H.R. 7321). This
legislation will provide up to $14 billion in short-term bridge loans
to American automakers, which will be paid back to taxpayers with
interest.
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ALTMIRE CONGRATULATES NORTH ALLEGHENY'S MARCHING BAND ON INAUGURATION PARADE INVITATION |
(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today
issued the following statement congratulating the North Allegheny High
School Marching Band on being selected to participate in the 56th
Inaugural Parade.
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Altmire Statement on Signing of Pittsburgh / Danang Sister City Agreement |
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today issued
the following statement praising the formal recognition of Pittsburgh,
PA and Danang, Vietnam as Sister Cities.
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ALTMIRE: BEAVER COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE MORE THAN $276,000 TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS |
(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today
announced that four fire departments in Beaver County will receive more
than $276,000 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s
Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. This funding will help fire
departments in Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Hookstown, and New Brighton
improve their operations and safety.
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The efforts of one veteran will light the way toward respect for those
who fought and died in the Korean War. Township resident Louis McAfee,
a 77-year-old U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, has traveled to
Washington, D.C., three times with his wife, Diana, to view the Korean
War Veterans Memorial.
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Altmire educates small businesses on federal contracts |
A local legislator wants to help small business owners get a piece of the federal contracting pie.
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Altmire, Casey try to help fire departments with fuel costs |
U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey unveiled a joint plan Wednesday to help volunteer fire departments across the country hit hard by soaring gas and diesel fuel costs.
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Veteran awarded benefits for World War II service |
Sixty years after the Battle of the Bulge, a World War II veteran has received benefits for cold weather injuries.
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As demand continues to increase, Jameson Hospital is taking steps to
expand its emergency department as well as add surgical capacity at its
North Campus along Wilmington Avenue.
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Altmire “Remarkably Independent” on Energy |
Fox News
August 6, 2008
Congressman Altmire was interviewed by Neil Cavuto on the Fox Business Network about his support for a comprehensive energy package and call for a September vote. In the interview, Mr. Cavuto praised Congressman Altmire's efforts and referred to them as being “remarkably independent.”
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WPXI
July 6, 2008
Congressman Altmire talks with Our Region’s Business Host Bill Flanagan about how he is working to improve public transportation in western Pennsylvania.
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Altmire discusses Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act on Fox News |
Fox News
November 26, 2007
Congressman Altmire discusses the introduction of his bill, the Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act (H.R. 3793), which ensures that members of the Armed Forces who are discharged as a result of combat-related wounds receive the full compensation to which they are entitled by the Department of Defense.
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Injured Vets Not Receiving Bonuses; Rep. Altmire Wants Change |
WTAE
October 22,
2007
Soldiers fought for our country,
returning home wounded, but did you know those brave men and women have to give
back their enlistment bonuses if they did not complete their contract with the
military by the time they were wounded? Rep. Jason Altmire calls it a slap in
the face, and he's doing something about it.
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