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PA CLEAR’S 1.1 Million Working Pennsylvanians Urge Lawmakers to Focus on Impact of Gov. Corbett’s Budget Proposal

06.15.2011 · Posted in children, education, taxes, Veterans

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The PA CLEAR Coalition is urging lawmakers to return the taxpayer’s surplus and prevent sweeping cuts to public schools in every corner of the Commonwealth. “All you have to do is read the papers to understand what is happening in virtually every school district in the state. Class ...

Rep. Fattah Commends Bloom Energy, Delaware Officials for Turning Energy Innovation into Jobs

06.14.2011 · Posted in employment

PHILADELPHIA, June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies, and a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, issues the following statement: “We have good news and bright prospects for the Philadelphia region in terms of ...

Fattah Announces Major Grants for Philadelphia Education

09.23.2010 · Posted in education

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) today announced major grants totaling in the millions of dollars for educational institutions and programs in Philadelphia that he has championed – including the Children’s Literacy Initiative and Mastery Charter Schools. “This is a great day for education in Philadelphia,” Fattah said. “These grants will fund ...

Dear Serving in the Military, Philadelphia Wants You!

08.11.2009 · Posted in military, Philadelphia, tourism, Veterans

Hotel Packages Starting At $110; Plus Free Admission And Discounts Through Veterans Day PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Calling all military personnel — Philadelphia, the city where the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines were all founded, invites the military and their families to have some fun in America’s birthplace while taking advantage of tours and ...