Congressman Sestak Releases Statement on Crozer Keystone Health System Layoffs

January 8, 2009

Media, PA – Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) released the following statement following the announcement by Crozer Keystone Health System that they will need to lay off a number of employees. The Congressman also referenced future efforts to address pension impacts. — 

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December E-Newsletter: Highlights from the past month in Washington and around the 7th District

With important debates ongoing about our domestic auto industry as well as proposals for an economic stimulus package, and November’s job losses affecting a staggering 533,000 American workers, Congressman Sestak remained focused on his constituents’ concerns about the economy. The Congressman strongly supported action to assist U.S. automobile companies and brought together people in his District impacted by their struggles. Furthermore, he engaged people in the region about the overall economy’s effect on specific industries and, above all, maintained his emphasis on the need for transparency and accountability in all government actions. In addition, his efforts helped bring about a fair settlement for the hundreds of thousands aggrieved in a bank fraud case. At home, the Congressman continued to travel to various facilities and events to ensure accessibility to his constituents and engage regional leaders about improved care for Veterans. Read more ...

 

Education and the Economy Summit

This event will bring together local-area educators, business leaders, and others interested in improving education in our region and nation. There will be panel discussions on Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Middle & High School Education, and the intersection of these programs with the needs and expectations of businesses and institutions of higher learning. Following these discussions, there will be a breakout session to discuss the implementation of the 7th Congressional District’s Business and Education Secure Tomorrow Together (BESTT) program. This program partners local businesses with area middle schools to provide students and parents the experience and opportunities needed to make informed career selection choices.

Monday, February 2nd
Registration begins at 8 AM
Panels will run from 8:30 until 12:15 followed by lunch and approximately 2 hours for the breakout groups.
Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU)
Education Service Center, Rooms 171-2
200 Yale Avenue
Morton, PA 19070
Phone:  (610) 938-9000

Sign up at: http://www.sestak.house.gov/upcoming_events.shtml.
Questions please call Susan Heppler at 610-892-8623 or susan.heppler@mail.house.gov.