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Altmire Invites Local Veterans to Participate in Veterans History Project |
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(PITTSBURGH, PA) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire
(PA-04) is inviting local veterans to tell their stories of service to
our country as part of the Veterans History Project on Monday, May 11.
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Altmire: Veterans Can Begin to Apply for Improved G.I. Bill Benefits on May 1 |
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) is
announcing that beginning today, May 1, eligible veterans can begin
applying online for improved education benefits under the Post-9/11
G.I. Bill.
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Altmire Works to End Unfair, Deceptive Credit Card Practices |
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- As more and more Americans are hit with sudden
interest rate increases on their credit cards, U.S. Congressman Jason
Altmire (PA-04) today voted for the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights
(H.R. 627).
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Altmire Hosting "Congress on Your Corner" Events in Murrysville and the North Hills on April 18 |
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) will host
two “Congress on Your Corner” meetings for local residents this
Saturday, April 18.
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Altmire Posts Federal Funding Requests on Website |
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As part of his on-going efforts to make the federal appropriations
process more transparent, Congressman Altmire has posted all of his
funding requests for FY 2010 on his official website.
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Bill would change Medicare reimbursement criteria for hospitals |
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U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire proposed legislation Wednesday that would
require hospitals to meet federally set benchmarks for quality of care
to receive full reimbursement from Medicare.
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Altmire brings funds to Buffalo |
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BUFFALO TWP - U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4th, hopes to get more
federal funds for a proposed business park that would be built at the
intersection of routes 356 and 28. While at Freeport High School
Wednesday to present $339,014 in federal funding for infrastructure
improvements at the intersection, Altmire said he would seek $350,000
more from the 2010 federal budget.
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Altmire Pens Legislation to Preserve Hunting Areas |
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President Barack Obama signed off Monday on a massive land conservation
bill that protects millions of acres of wilderness, but an amendment by
U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4, McCandless Township, also provides some
protection for sportsmen.
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Retired naval officer honored |
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Altmire earns recognition for 100% vote attendance |
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Altmire: More Oversight Needed For Med Helicopters |
 U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) will introduce legislation this week that will help ensure patients receive quality medical care when they are transported on air ambulances.
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Altmire “Remarkably Independent” on Energy |
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 Fox News
August 6, 2008
Congressman Altmire was interviewed by Neil Cavuto on the Fox Business Network about his support for a comprehensive energy package and call for a September vote. In the interview, Mr. Cavuto praised Congressman Altmire's efforts and referred to them as being “remarkably independent.”
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 WPXI
July 6, 2008
Congressman Altmire talks with Our Region’s Business Host Bill Flanagan about how he is working to improve public transportation in western Pennsylvania.
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Altmire discusses Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act on Fox News |
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 Fox News
November 26, 2007
Congressman Altmire discusses the introduction of his bill, the Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act (H.R. 3793), which ensures that members of the Armed Forces who are discharged as a result of combat-related wounds receive the full compensation to which they are entitled by the Department of Defense.
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Injured Vets Not Receiving Bonuses; Rep. Altmire Wants Change |
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 WTAE
October 22,
2007
Soldiers fought for our country,
returning home wounded, but did you know those brave men and women have to give
back their enlistment bonuses if they did not complete their contract with the
military by the time they were wounded? Rep. Jason Altmire calls it a slap in
the face, and he's doing something about it.
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Altmire on Health Care Reform |
 U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) talks about why we need to reform America's health care system.
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Altmire Congratulates Steelers on Historic Super Bowl Victory |
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Congressman Altmire praises the Pittsburgh Steelers for their historic Super Bowl victory.
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Altmire Discusses the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan |
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Congressman Altmire discusses his support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, legislation that will cut taxes for hard-working American families and small businesses, create more than three million jobs, and help put our economy back on track. Click here to watch
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 Congressman Altmire speaks about suspending shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Click here to watch
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Economic Stimulus Package |
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 Congressman Altmire speaks about the Economic Stimulus Package
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