Rep. Cutler
Releases Expense Report
By Jeanne Ruczhak-Eckman
QUARRYVILLE -- Rep. Bryan Cutler's
office has released his
June expense reports. It is available for public inspection at his district office, located at 207 E. State Street (Route 372). Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The expense report is generated by the Office of the Comptroller for the House of Representatives in Harrisburg.
Budget Agreement Reached; No Furloughs
HARRISBURG
-- Early Monday morning, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced that he and legislative leaders have reached a budget agreement. Because of the agreement, the Governor said state employees will not be furloughed on Tuesday.
Cutler Invites WWII Veterans to Attend Free Bus Trip to National Memorial
QUARRYVILLE
-- State Rep. Bryan Cutler announced this week that his office is providing a bus trip to visit the World War II Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. at no charge for World War II veterans living in the 100th Legislative District.
Statewide Crime Fighting Efforts
Receive Millions
HARRISBURG
-- The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has approved $45 million in federal and state grants for programs that support law enforcement and crime fighting efforts, prevent juvenile delinquency and enhance services available to victims of crime.
However, federal funding for some of the programs could be in jeopardy.
In Letter to Legislators, Governor Rendell Endorses Redistricting Reform Legislation
HARRISBURG
-- Governor Edward G. Rendell Friday urged the chairmen of the House and Senate State Government committees to consider legislation that would change how Pennsylvania redraws its legislative district boundaries following the federal census.
House Republican Caucus Applauds Senate Republicans on Health Care Proposal
HARRISBURG
-- Every Pennsylvanian has the opportunity to access quality, affordable health care under a health care package introduced by Senate Republicans entitled HealthNetPA, stated House Republican Health Care Task Force Chairs, Reps. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks) and Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster).
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Congressional
Votes
WASHINGTON, DC
--
Recent
votes in Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District:
In the Senate:
Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Vote Rejected (52-44, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate again failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to proceed to debate on this bill that extends a series of tax provisions.
Sen. Arlen Specter voted NO
Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES
Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (80-14, 6 Not Voting)
The Senate again voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill, as a second veto was necessary because of a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President.
Sen. Arlen Specter voted YES
Sen. Robert Casey Jr. voted YES
In the House:
Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (317-109, 8 Not Voting)
The House voted to override the President’s veto of the farm bill again, as a second veto was necessary due to a print error in the first version of the bill sent to the President.
Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (409-15, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to expand NASA operations and set the agency’s budget for the next fiscal year.
Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (278-146, 10 Not Voting)
The House voted to provide four weeks of paid parental leave to federal employees who adopt or give birth to a child.
Rep. Joseph Pitts voted NO
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Vote Passed (268-155, 12 Not Voting)
The House approved this $165.4 billion bill to fund the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through FY2008 and the beginning of FY2009.
Rep. Joseph Pitts voted YES
FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (293-129, 13 Not Voting)
The House passed this intelligence bill that would revise U.S. surveillance laws.
Joseph Pitts voted YES
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