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JOHNSTOWN, PA --Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Nanty Glo Volunteer Fire Company No.1 a $60,328 grant through the Assistance to Firefighters federal grant program.   “Our first responders work...
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that an anticipated tax hit of over one million dollars for the East Dunkard Water Association has been avoided and that there may be future savings as the Association looks...
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States has initiated an investigation into Chinese trade polices under section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act with respect to acts, policies and practices of the Government...
Today, the Strengthen Social Security Campaign released a letter thanking Congressman Critz for his strong stand against attempts to cut Social Security benefits. In response, Critz commented, "Millions of Americans rely on Social Security, which is why I continue working to protect benefits and...
JOHNSTOWN, PA --Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) joined today with officials from the Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) to discuss details of the authority’s plan to construct a new operations and maintenance facility and to present a $10 million grant...
JOHNSTOWN, PA --Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that the late Judge Mark Mascara of Washington County has been selected as a 2010 Angel in Adoptionfor his outstanding advocacy of adoption, foster care and other child issues.  The Congressional...
JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that Congressman Sander Levin (MI-12), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, will join him in Johnstown Monday for a roundtable discussion with local business and community leaders...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5605, a bill that designates the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown as the "George C. Marshall...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5606, a bill that designates the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana as the "James M. 'Jimmy'...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) announced today that a $31,360 federal grant will help purchase two new police vehicles for Vandergrift Borough.  The grant, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, was provided by the U.S....