As we come together during these challenging times, I'm inspired by everyday Pennsylvanians whose incredible acts of kindness and service have been bright lights in their communities. Here are some of the folks I've had the pleasure of speaking with. #ThankYouPennsylvanians
A serious car crash that put her out of work has never stopped Dawn Galia from seeking out opportunities to give back to SWPA. She's now hand sewn hundreds of masks for community members, health care workers and first responders. #ThankYouPennsylvanianstriblive.com/local/valley-n…
Two months after Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz first put out the call for homemade face masks in her community, she has fostered an operation of Central PA seamstresses - and have distributed over 8,000 masks. #ThankYouPennsylvanianseveningsun.com/story/news/202…
98-year-old Robert Kelsall wanted to improve his health and help others, so this World War II veteran from Lancaster County decided to walk laps to raise money for PPE for nursing homes. #ThankYouPennsylvanianswgal.com/article/lancas…
Mask-Erie, a group dedicated to making masks for front line workers, estimates they've distributed over 2000 masks to their community. Just another example of why we say #ThankYouPennsylvanians! goerie.com/news/20200410/…
Rachael Huxford is proof you don't need to be a pro to distribute masks. With a background in theater while studying physics at Penn State, Rachael organized members of the State College community to serve Centre County with masks. #ThankYouPennsylvanianscollegian.psu.edu/news/borough/a…
On their most special day, Kerry Anne and Michael Gordan still took the opportunity to join protesters marching for justice and equality. A big congratulations and #ThankYouPennsylvanians! inquirer.com/news/george-fl…
After years of work to reestablish Scranton rail, today we've reached a milestone that puts us dramatically closer to restoring the Scranton to New York rail line.
Here's what happened 🧵
Today, @RepCartwright and I are announcing a critical step in bringing Amtrak passenger service back to Scranton, thanks to the infrastructure law. The New York - Scranton line will also make stops in NJ, East Stroudsburg, and Mount Pocono. 2/
When finished, the Scranton-New York line will be an economic boost to Northeastern Pennsylvania, bringing in up to $84 million a year in economic activity. /3
Today, I'm releasing my second greedflation a report, which exposes how big food and agriculture businesses are raising prices on your holiday meals.
🧵 Let's take a look. /1
While inflation has slowed, prices for many holiday staple foods have not. This is due to corporations raising prices above the rate of inflation. /2
Let's look at some specifics, while inflation has risen 19% since January 2020 - the prices of chicken, pork, and potatoes have all increased much faster. /3
Today, I'm releasing a report on greedflation that exposes how corporations are making record profits on the backs of American families.
🧵Let's talk about it. /1
While inflation has slowed recently, prices for everyday items have not. That’s because between 2020 and 2022, corporate profits rose by 75 percent—five times as fast as inflation. /2
What does that mean for families? It means you're paying more for products not just to cover higher costs - but so corporations can pad their profit margins. /3
I came to Washington in 2007 with the firm belief that to support and honor Pennsylvania’s deep-rooted hunting culture meant that I should not support restrictions on guns.
Then Sandy Hook happened.
The idea that 26 children and educators could be slaughtered in a matter of minutes because a 20-year-old had virtually unfettered access to weapons of war was too much to bear.
So I changed my position. Now, it’s time for many of my colleagues in the Senate to do the same.
This morning, I held a roundtable with students in Philadelphia to discuss the impacts of gun violence on their lives and communities and what Congress must do to end this epidemic and save lives.
As of 2020, the leading cause of death among children and teens in America is gun violence. It’s a staggering reminder of the breadth and impact of this uniquely American problem.
We cannot simply surrender to this problem.
My Democratic colleagues and I secured $50 million for a new Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevent grant program and the Department of Justice is accepting applications. bja.ojp.gov/funding/opport…
URGENT: In its last months in office, the Trump Administration is seeking to deport vulnerable children and their parents from the Berks Family Residential Center and the South Texas Family Residential Center. (thread)
These parents and children fled unspeakable violence in their home countries in Haiti, Central America and South America. For many of them, deportation is tantamount to a death sentence. /2
Included is this group is a girl (15) who fled Honduras after gang members tried to torture, rape, and kill her; a boy (14) who fled domestic violence and human trafficking in Guatemala; a three-year-old who was ripped from his mother’s arms and held captive by gang members... /3