January 28, 2009
Washington, D.C. - To avoid a deeper and more protracted economic recession that would devastate the economic security of his constituents, while ensuring a more rapid recovery from the recession, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted for H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, today, which passed the House by a vote of 244 - 188. The legislation begins to rebuild the economy and puts Americans back to work during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression – an economy in which the housing market is in its worst state since the 1930s, and turmoil in the financial markets threatens the long-term economic, health, education, and retirement security of millions of Americans. The Congressman also introduced four amendments to the bill which extend COBRA healthcare coverage from 18-to-24 months, expand the first time home buyer’s tax credit, and two amendments that increase funding for the revitalization of brown fields. (Note: further on, all detailed provisions of the bill are provided, and bolded within various provisions is the funding for the 7th District and Pennsylvania; this is also summarized at the end in Section X). »
January 28, 2009
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, January 28th, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) welcomed students from Chichester High School from his District, who were attending the Close Up Foundation High School Program, to his office to discuss current issues facing our nation, including the state of the economy. »
January 27, 2009
Washington, DC – Earlier this week, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) introduced legislation to help ensure that workers affected by historic unemployment levels are able to retain healthcare for themselves and their families. The COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009 would extend current COBRA health insurance coverage from 18 to 24 months. COBRA was originally enacted in 1985 to provide access to group health insurance for people who lost their employer-sponsored coverage, and thus to help reduce the number of uninsured. »
January 26, 2009
Exton, PA - Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) visited the Laborers’ Training School in Exton today. He met with various members of the district council, labor representatives, businessman managers, as well as apprentices who attend the training program, which includes 4,000 off-site hours as well as 300 hours in the classroom. »
January 26, 2009
Media, PA – As the economy enters its second year of recession, Congressman Joe Sestak continues his efforts to work with local, state, regional, and federal experts to bring relief to the citizens and businesses of his district and the nation. Congressman Sestak today met with Ms. Nancy Keefer, incoming president of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry. »
January 26, 2009
Media, PA – A comprehensive solution to the current economic crisis demands immediate efforts to resolve the core of the problem -- the ongoing cycle of increasing foreclosures. Defaults on first mortgages surged from around 800,000 in 2005 to 2.65 million in 2008, and mortgage delinquencies are rising sharply in every category- from 30 days through 120 days- signaling that defaults will rise substantially in 2009. »
January 25, 2009
Westtown, PA – Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) joined an audience of 500 at Westtown School this evening at an event sponsored by various groups from Brandywine Valley, Chadds Ford, Chester County, Cheyney University of, Radnor Township, and West Chester University that are supportive of an accountable, transparent effort to address our nation’s challenges. »
January 25, 2009
Conshohocken, PA – Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) held the fourth of six forums scheduled throughout the Seventh Congressional District to provide important information about obtaining federal, state, and private resources. Speaking to municipal officials from Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery County in the Conshohocken Free Library, Congressman Sestak first detailed the components of the economic stimulus package, which contains approximately $275 billion in economic recovery tax cuts and $550 billion in specific prudential investments. He also presented an overview of the appropriations process and discussed the importance of, as well as best practices for, applying for all types of grants. His staff distributed copies of the Second Edition of the Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District Grant and Resource Directory, a one-stop shop for learning about opportunities to secure project funding, to everyone in attendance. Last year’s edition was the first known compilation developed by a Congressional office. »
January 25, 2009
Upper Darby, PA - In recognition of the Vietnamese New Year, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) met with members of the Vietnamese community of Upper Darby at St. Alice Church on Sunday. After the New Year Mass, members of the church presented a thank you to those who assisted in the murder investigation of Hoa Pham, 60, a local resident and member of St. Alice Church, who was found dead on his porch on November 10, 2008. “I was awed by the compassion and closeness that St. Alice Church has fostered within the community,” said Congressman Sestak. “It was an honor to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year here, and I am thankful for the opportunity to speak with my constituents during this difficult time.” Congressman Sestak had attended a vigil on November 16th for Mr. Pham and attended Mass at the Church on November 23rd with the Vietnamese Community. »
January 25, 2009
West Chester, PA – Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) held the fourth of six forums scheduled throughout the Seventh Congressional District to provide important information about obtaining federal, state, and private resources. Speaking to approximately 15 municipal officials in the Conshohocken Free Library, Congressman Sestak first detailed the components of the economic stimulus package, which contains approximately $275 billion in economic recovery tax cuts and $550 billion in specific prudential investments. He also presented an overview of the appropriations process and discussed the importance of, as well as best practices for, applying for all types of grants. His staff distributed copies of the Second Edition of the Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District Grant and Resource Directory, a one-stop shop for learning about opportunities to secure project funding, to everyone in attendance. Last year’s edition was the first known compilation developed by a Congressional office. »
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