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  1. Gift cards are popular holiday gifts but too often unfair practices like hidden fees and expiration dates take advantage of Pennsylvania families Over time many of these cards may lose their value or may come with hidden fees. Sometimes co...
    mpanies on the verge of bankruptcy continue to issue cards that they can never honor. That’s simply unacceptable. Consumers deserve protection, and that is why I am supporting the Gift Card Consumer Protection Act.
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  2. As more troubling reports emerge about the outbreak of Legionnaires’ at the Pittsburgh VA, the Department of Veterans Affairs owes patients and the community answers. Our veterans deserve the best care and the idea that some were sickened and eventually died from unclean water is truly shocking and requires a full accounting from the VA.
  3. Earlier today I introduced an extension of the payroll tax cut, including a small business tax credit that would be available to companies that increase payroll or hire additional workers. These are common-sense measures with proven economi...
    c benefit. Helping small businesses expand and providing working families with a little more money in their pockets will create jobs and keep the economy growing. Protecting the middle class and fueling the economy is something both Republicans and Democrats should support.
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  4. Earlier today I spoke with Thomas Roberts on MSNBC about the fiscal cliff. Click the link below and jump to the 2:30 mark to watch the interview.
  5. Senator Bob Casey announced a hearing of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), which he chairs, on the fiscal cliff, this morning during a press conference at the 30th Street Station. Casey outlined his plans for the hearing and discussed the consequences of the fiscal cliff for middle class families in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing will take place on December 6th at 9:30 AM.
    Photo: Senator Bob Casey announced a hearing of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), which he chairs, on the fiscal cliff, this morning during a press conference at the 30th Street Station. Casey outlined his plans for the hearing and discussed the consequences of the fiscal cliff for middle class families in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing will take place on December 6th at 9:30 AM.
  6. Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on the U.S. Army Corps to expedite the cleanup of Frankford Arsenal. Standing with workers and stakeholders Casey noted that the Arsenal has been closed for 45 years without a full remediation and made the case that the lack of progress is holding back the potential for economic development and job creation on the site. — at Frankford Arsenal.
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  7. The 57th Presidential Inauguration will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 21, 2013, on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) provides ...
    a limited number of tickets directly to each congressional office which are intended for free distribution to constituents. Tickets are not intended for sale. Please don’t allow yourself to be scammed! Do not attempt to purchase inauguration tickets from any source. If you’re interested in attending the swearing-in ceremony, you can request tickets from my office on my website until December 15th.
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  8. This installation has an incredibly skilled workforce that bolsters our national defense and saves the Pentagon money in the long run. I made it clear to Major General Wolters that an effort to close the 911th is not an acceptable outcome, and that I will continue to strongly advocate on behalf of this important installation, not only for Pennsylvania but for our national security.
  9. Parents of children with disabilities face struggles on a daily basis that we can’t even begin to imagine. This legislation will help make it easier for those families to save for their care and for their future. The ABLE Act would provide ...
    families with the financial peace of mind they need, and Congress should pass it before the end of the year. - http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=2dce4b8f-b7e6-456a-948c-c0f576a4dfbd
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    Photo: Parents of children with disabilities face struggles on a daily basis that we can’t even begin to imagine. This legislation will help make it easier for those families to save for their care and for their future. The ABLE Act would provide families with the financial peace of mind they need, and Congress should pass it before the end of the year. - http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=2dce4b8f-b7e6-456a-948c-c0f576a4dfbd
  10. Today we come together to honor and thank the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have sacrificed so much for our country. We owe these servicemembers and their families a debt of gratitude. Let us recommit ourselves to ensuring that the dedicated patriots who return to civilian life have the employment opportunities they have earned and the respect from the nation they deserve. — at Delaware County Courthouse.
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