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Today, I proudly announced the students from the 11th District who I nominated to the United States service academies. http://1.usa.gov/W194Ft- LikesSee All
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I was appointed to the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, which is responsible for border security, protecting the country from terrorist attacks, responding to disasters, and protecting national infrastructure in the 113th Congress. http://1.usa.gov/Xd6wiFCongressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
A federal judge ruled that North Carolina cannot issue a “Choose Life” license plate because it “constitutes viewpoint discrimination in violation of the First Amendment” of the U.S. Constitution. http://myfox8.com/2012/12/10/judge-finds-nc-choose-life-plates-unconstitutional/
Do you believe a state has the right to issue a “Choose Life” license plate?- My family and I send our best wishes to those celebrating Hanukkah tonight. May your homes be filled with light and love throughout this holiday season.
- Congratulations to the folks at the Autoneum plant in Bloomsburg for earning Toyota’s Gold Award for the fourth year in a row. I’m proud to have such a world-class facility in my congressional district. Keep up the good work!
- On this, the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we commemorate all those who gave their lives defending our freedom.
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Today, I announced my office transition process, which will begin on December 20, 2012. For more information, visit http://1.usa.gov/VwvZbe- My Hazleton District Office is in the holiday spirit with a fresh Christmas tree from Yenser’s Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County. I’m proud to support local farmers, and I encourage you to do the same.
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School districts in five states are adding hours to their school calendars to help boost sagging test scores. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/03/education/school-districts-in-5-states-will-lengthen-their-calendars.html?_r=0
Do you believe school calendars should be extended to help students perform better on tests and in life?Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
This morning, I donated to the Trees for Troops program, which provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to United States armed forces members in all branches of the military and their families. This weekend is Trees for Troops Weekend. Find a list of participating Christmas tree farms here: http://www.christmasspiritfoundation.org/dnn/default.aspx#&panel1-1Congressman Lou Barletta shared a link.
A government report released by the Senate says the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, could be closed and the terrorists inside be moved to prisons in the U.S. without jeopardizing national security. Do you think terrorists in Guantanamo Bay should be moved to U.S. jails?
http://news.sky.com/story/1018324/guantanamo-inmates-could-be-moved-to-us-jails- Starting Monday, December 17, 2012, online applications will be accepted for FY 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants. The deadline for all FP&S grant applications will be Friday, January 18, 2013, at 5 p.m. For more information on how to apply, visit www.fema.gov/firegrants.
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For the second year, my district offices will be collection sites for the Toys for Tots program. The Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre district offices will collect new, unwrapped toys. http://1.usa.gov/Tr0Hx9- Grant applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 heating season. The grants will help eligible homeowners and renters pay for home heating this winter. For more information on home heating aid visit http://bit.ly/115p0Wj.
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Immediately after the September 2011 flood, I spent a great deal of time visiting Northeastern Pennsylvania and surveying the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Like many other businesses in the area, the Shickshi...nny Post Office was unable to reopen after the disaster. To ensure residents of the area regained access to necessary services provided by the post office, I sent a letter to Ms. Megan Brennan, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service (USPS), and Mr. Kevin McAdams, Manager of Consumer and Industry of the USPS in the Central Pennsylvania District. Today, I congratulate USPS for reopening the Shickshinny Post Office, which will resume normal operating hours. http://bit.ly/U9M9T6See More- As you head out to stores on Black Friday, I encourage you to shop at small businesses. Small business is the backbone of the American economy, employing half of all private sector workers.
- My family, staff, and I would like to wish all of you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for, and I hope all of you are able to mark this truly American holiday with your family and friends.
- Interviewing candidates for U.S. military service academy nominations.
- This week, I had the privilege of sitting in on the interviews for students who wish to be nominated to one of our nation’s service academies (U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy). I was very impressed with the patriotism and commitment of the candidates, all of whom seem very willing to serve our country.
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