 Congressman Altmire speaks at the United Steelworkers of America Rapid Response
Conference Rally on Capitol Hill.
 Congressman Altmire with Don Ryan, creator of the Allegheny Township Iraq War Memorial.
 Congressman Altmire read "K is for Keystone" to the
4th grade class at Peebles Elementary School in McCandless.
 Congressman Altmire, SSG Eric Grenesco of Shaler and Rep. Artur Davis (AL)
discuss the Reservists Access to Justice Act (H.R. 3393), legislation introduced
to protect the jobs of Reservists and National Guard troops.
 Congressman Altmire attended the groundbreaking of the construction project to renovate and expand emergency care at the Alle-Kiski Medical Center.
 Congressman Altmire presented Private First Class William Evans with the Purple Heart for his heroic efforts during World War II and has recommended Mr. Evans for the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's top military award.
 Congressman Altmire spoke at the Conway Veterans
Memorial Dedication on Veterans Day.
 Congressman Altmire takes a tour of the Printing
Industries of America in Sewickley, PA.
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ALTMIRE ENDORSES BIPARTISAN ENERGY PLAN |
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(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Congressman John Peterson (PA-05), in introducing a comprehensive energy package to address America’s energy crisis.
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Altmire Presents Over $1 Million for Lawrence County Economic Development |
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-4) presented
Lawrence County today with checks of $500,000 for the Millennium Park
economic development project and $750,000 for transportation safety
upgrades at the Route 60/422 Interchange, which are required as part of
the future I-376 project. Congressman Altmire secured this funding in
the final budget passed by Congress in December.
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Altmire Fights to Protect Gun Owners' Rights |
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(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today introduced legislation with fellow conservative Democrats that will protect Americans’ constitutional right to own firearms.
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Altmire Intiatives to Lower Textbook Costs, Improve Workforce Development to be Signed into Law |
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(Washington, D.C.) – A proposal introduced by U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) and Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-17) that will help lower textbook costs for college students is one of four Altmire initiatives now set to become law as part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HR 4137).
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Altmire Statement After Meeting with KBR's CEO on Electrocutions in Iraq |
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today met with the CEO of KBR Inc., William Utt, in Washington, D.C. to ask about the systemic problem of faulty wiring at military facilities in Iraq and what is being done to prevent further harm to our troops.
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Altmire educates small businesses on federal contracts |
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A local legislator wants to help small business owners get a piece of the federal contracting pie.
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Altmire, Casey try to help fire departments with fuel costs |
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U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey unveiled a joint plan Wednesday to help volunteer fire departments across the country hit hard by soaring gas and diesel fuel costs.
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Veteran awarded benefits for World War II service |
Sixty years after the Battle of the Bulge, a World War II veteran has received benefits for cold weather injuries.
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As demand continues to increase, Jameson Hospital is taking steps to
expand its emergency department as well as add surgical capacity at its
North Campus along Wilmington Avenue.
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Altmire puts money on commuter rail |
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U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-McCandless, has delivered what he promised
Alle-Kiski Valley officials: $500,000 to further study establishing
commuter trains to Downtown Pittsburgh.
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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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