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Never Again, Always and Forever

Earlier this month, I had the honor of participating in the National Days of Remembrance memorial event in the United States Capitol commemorating victims of the Holocaust. It was a moving ceremony, with lawmakers from across the country coming

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You'd be fired, right?

A question for you: if you didn't budget at your business or work, you'd be fired, right? Not so in Democratic-controlled Washington. Federal law requires the President to send his own budget to Congress by the first Monday in February. It's now

Preserve the Honor of Soldiers in Combat

Preserve the Honor of Soldiers in Combat In February, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta introduced the Distinguished Warfare Medal, which is given to pilots of unmanned aerial drones, cyberwarfare specialists and other personnel

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SAFE Act Bans Horse Slaughter in U.S.

SAFE Act Bans Horse Slaughter in U.S. The recent discovery of horsemeat within ground beef in Europe has raised awareness of horse slaughter and calls into question the meat sources of some of the world’s largest companies, including

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Need a Yard Sign?

Do you have a Pat Meehan for Congress yard sign? A yard sign is a simple and effective way of showing your support for Congressman Meehan's efforts. If you're interested in putting up a sign, click here and we will have onedelivered to your home.

Join the Team

With less than three weeks until Election Day, there is only a limited amount of time to make a difference in what has become the most critical election of our lifetime. The last few weeks of an election cycle are always the busiest, but also the

We Need Real Healthcare Reform

By now you've heard about the Supreme Court's ruling on the health care law. The ruling made one thing clear: the Democrats' health care law will lead to the largest tax increase in American history.We can do health care reform right. But since the

Great News for Our Region

Details became public this week of some phenomenal news for our region: Delta Airlines has agreed to purchase the idled Conoco refinery in Trainer, Delaware County, and use it to refine jet fuel for its fleet of airliners up and down the east

Thank You

As the results came in on Tuesday evening, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I received from the voters in the 7th District. Tuesday's results sent a vivid message: Pennsylvania is ready for a change in course from Washington’s

Get Out and Vote Tomorrow

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania, and I want to encourage you to go to the polls and vote. This Primary will be an important barometer of the intensity and enthusiasm of Republican voters here in Pennsylvania. A strong turnout

A Rare Legacy

Today, many of us in the world of government and politics first learned of the tragic passing of a very special man -- Charles Snelling and his wife Adrienne. I am deeply saddened and it is a great loss to the Lehigh Valley, the state of

Deepening the Delaware River

With gas prices spiking and unemployment stagnant, it’s critical that our elected officials collaborate on common-sense projects that will strengthen our economy. I’ve teamed up with a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the House

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Meehan for Congress Update

Below is a brief note I sent to our supporters to update them on our work to create jobs and strengthen our communities in Pennsylvania. This week, the House has passed legislation to start the process of selling or consolidating underused

A Major Milestone

We’re just days away from closing the books on 2011, and a critical fundraising deadline is looming at the end of the week.My staff has run the numbers, and we’re projected to come up just $13,700 short of a major fundraising

The Balanced Budget Amendment

Over the last several months, we’ve watched as Europe suffers the dire consequences of government overspending. Countries like Greece and Italy, burdened by a debt of more than 110% of the size of their economies, are in the midst of severe

An Important Message

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th, is Election Day, and I encourage you to exercise your right to participate in the democratic process by going to the polls and casting your vote.Your vote is particularly important because judicial, countywide and

The Jump Start for Job Creators Act

Since taking office in January, my top priority in Congress has been job creation and economic growth. Small businesses play a critical role in our economy, and I've focused closely on policies that will help entrepreneurs and small business owners

Working to Save Delco Refineries

Marcus Hook, Trainer, Lower Chichester and the other communities that surround the Conoco and Sunoco refineries are understandably in shock after hearing the news that unless a new owner is found, the refineries will shut down and thousands of jobs

Moving in the Right Direction on Regulatory Reform

Friday’s news that our unemployment rate remained 9.1% in August is a discouraging indication that there are still few signs of an end to our joblessness crisis. One of the primary causes of our economy’s continued inability to create

Traveling to Israel

Next week, I will be traveling to Israel as a member of a Congressional delegation that will meet with senior Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the security situation in the Middle East. The last several months have seen dramatic changes

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