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Temple, 'Nova to Meet

While Labor Day is the unofficial start of the heated political season for most of us on the campaign trail, it is also the start of the college football season. Locally, with the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Cup tonight, rivalry week comes...

Talking Science and Math at DCCC

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to tour Delaware County Community College’s STEM Complex, a new facility dedicated to helping prepare local residents and students for jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and...

Touring New Way Air Bearings

Earlier today I visited New Way Air Bearings, a manufacturing company based in Aston. New Way is an amazing story of challenge and success here in Delaware County and a model example of the small businesses critical to America’s economic...

Alloy Surfaces Recap

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Alloy Surfaces, a manufacturer in Bethel that produces vital, life-saving aircraft countermeasures for America and our allies. Alloy is one of the largest employers in Delaware County, employing about...

Health Care Reform Roundtable

Last week, I hosted a roundtable discussion on the impact and implications of the health care reform law recently enacted by Congress. Our panelists included two Certified Public Accountants who have worked extensively with small businesses on...

A visit to Weston Solutions in West Chester

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of Weston Solutions in West Chester. Weston was founded in 1957 and originally worked in standard wastewater treatment. Weston reinvented itself in the late 1970’s as it grew and...

In Defense of an Ally

This spring, I traveled to Israel to meet with various Israeli government officials to hear firsthand their views on the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. It was an eye opening visit, one that made me keenly aware of the security,...

Touring the Capp USA plant in Clifton Heights

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour Capp USA, a light manufacturing and distribution company located in Clifton Heights, Pa. A number of other local business owners and managers joined us prior to the tour to share their thoughts about the...

Need for REAL Wall Street Reform

As U.S. Attorney, I took on the banking and financial industry for fraud and other illegal activities. My office went after big banks like Wachovia, brought charges against hedge funds and went after predatory lenders. We also charged corporate...

Greek debt crisis should be a warning for U.S.

I heard on the radio last night a troubling interview with MIT economist Kristin Forbes about the debt crisis in Greece and its global ramifications. The audio of the interview can be found here and I encourage you to listen to the entire...

Tim Burns for Congress

I’d like to take a moment to express my support for the candidacy of Tim Burns in the special election in Pennsylvania’s 12thCongressional District. Tim is an entrepreneur who started his own business out of his garage soon...

Oil spill highlights importance of holding companies accountable

While we are still coming to terms with the magnitude of the damage caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the incident highlights the needs to hold companies accountable for environmental problems that occur on their watch. It’s...

Mothers' Home

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend an annual fundraiser for Mothers’ Home in Darby. For those of you unfamiliar with the organization, Mothers' Home is a shelter for pregnant women who have decided to give birth to their children...

Health care bill a boon for big government

The passage of President Obama’s health care reform bill has created the need for thousands of new government officials to implement the law. A recent POLITICO story reports: “Health reform may have finally become law, but the...

A few thoughts on Olympic hockey

Congratulations to the United States Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey Teams for their silver medal victories this past week. Olympic hockey has always had a special place in my heart ever since I had the unique opportunity to see it...

Food stamp abuse

A story out of Michigan today notes that federal taxpayer funded food stamps are being used for items such as liquor, Viagra, and porn.; It’s part of a culture of waste and abuse that officials say represents nearly $100 million in fraud in...

Are you better off today?

Are you better off today than you were 1 year ago?Today marks the one year anniversary of enactment of the federal stimulus bill, which Democrats promised would help reverse rising unemployment rates. Are you and your family better off today than...

Congress Must Take Steps to Control Spending

The House of Representatives voted today to raise the national debt limit by $1.9 trillion to $14.3 trillion. 30 Democrat members of Congress sided with Republicans in opposing the measure, which passed by a narrow 5-vote margin. How much is...

Remembering MLK's Legacy

This morning I attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast hosted by the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Christ Lutheran Church, Prayer Chapel and area schools. It was a fitting tribute to a man whose impact transformed the face...

New Year's Resolution

As Americans start off the New Year by continuing to tighten their family budgets, Pat Meehan offers a New Year's resolution for Congress to do the same. If you're interested in learning more about the initiative and signing the petition, go here.

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