December 14, 2008
Malvern, PA – Some came in elaborate costumes, from elves to school mascots. Others mostly wanted a sampling of delicious pancakes and a few even arrived with a competitive edge; but no matter their favorite aspect of the event, all of the more than 1,000 participants in the 2008 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis took part in raising money and awareness for the Arthritis Foundation. With a “ready, set, go” from Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07), entrants in the 19th annual 5K benefiting the Arthritis Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter took off down Grubb Road from General Wayne Elementary School, competing for cash prizes up to $100. — »
December 11, 2008
Media, PA – Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) announced today that as a result of his efforts, together with Congressman Edward J. Markey (MA-07) and Congressman Barney Frank (MA-04), Wachovia Bank will begin mailing 1,500 checks totaling more than $314,000 to constituents of Pennsylvania’s Seventh District. — »
December 10, 2008
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted for, and the House passed by a vote of 237-170, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act (HR 7321). The Congressman supported the proposal because it provides bridge loans until March 31, 2009, that will prevent the imminent collapse of the domestic auto industry -- while demanding strict accountability for taxpayer funds and industry restructuring to achieve viability, international competitiveness, fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions. — »
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Philadelphia, PA—Today Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) spoke to an audience of sixty leaders in the technology industry at the SMART (Strengthening the Mid Atlantic Region for Tomorrow) luncheon. He joined Governor Rendell’s Senior Advisor for Arts and Culture, Martha McGeary Snider, in addressing the crowd on the progress and future of the technological industry. Congressman Sestak focused on the impact of the current economic climate on the technological industry. — »
November 25, 2008
Upper Darby, PA – Today Congressman Sestak met with the administration of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians in Upper Darby, speaking with staff members and visiting the facility. Representatives of the Welcoming Center included Ann O’Callahan, the Executive Director of the Center, and Carol Fanelli, Workforce Development Consultant. Linda Macquire, Workforce Development Consult, and Yana Chernov, Director of Employment Placement were also present. — »
November 24, 2008
Radnor, PA– Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) visited the Radnor Treatment Center, a part of the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, which delivers about one third of the Karnell Center’s cancer treatment. With nearly 1.4 million individuals diagnosed with cancer each year, the disease accounts for nearly one-quarter of deaths in the United States, exceeded only by heart diseases. The Congressman spoke with doctors at the facility about ways to most effectively direct funding to treat and research cancer. — »
November 24, 2008
Philadelphia, PA– With the struggling economy threatening many industries nationwide, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) briefed 150 leaders from the nation’s oldest and largest pediatric hospital in the nation about actions required to support the availability and affordability of health care. Speaking at the Children Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP’s) bimonthly leadership meeting, the Congressman particularly emphasized the difficulty that medical students would encounter in paying for necessary education in certain fields and the potential that doctors would accept fewer patients who receive Medicare and Medicaid because those programs pay less. — »
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