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Lawmakers say Amazon reps, including Jeff Bezos, misled or ‘may have lied to Congress’

Monday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers is accusing Amazon leadership -- including former CEO Jeff Bezos -- of misleading or lying to Congress in the wake of reports from media outlets that they say "directly contradicts the sworn testimony and representations" from... Read More.

Former Sen. Barbara Boxer assaulted and robbed, her reps say

Monday, July 26 by ABC News

(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- Former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer was assaulted and robbed in Oakland Monday afternoon, her representatives tweeted. "The assailant pushed her in the back, stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car. She is thankful that she was not seriously injured,"... Read More.

PIAA says no spectators for high school sports, Reps ask to reconsider

Tuesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Although the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, which oversees high school sports in the state) has announced that no spectators will be allowed in the stands at high school sports games this year, Republicans in the State House of Representatives are... Read More.

House of Reps to hear from teachers, admin about reopening schools

Monday, August 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will host a two-day public hearing this week to discuss safely reopening schools this fall. The hearings will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Tuesday’s hearing will be... Read More.

House of Reps hear from restaurants and bars about effects of COVID-19 regulations

Wednesday, July 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Majority Policy Committee invited restaurant and bar owners and groups representing those businesses to talk about how COVID-19 regulations have impacted their companies. Business owners from around the state spoke out about what struggles they've faced during a hearing in... Read More.

House of Reps bill would ensure COVID-19 death benefits for first responders

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced legislation to ensure families of first responders receive line-of-duty death benefits in the event their loved ones die as result of COVID-19. “First responders who die as the result of COVID-19 deserve the same benefits of those... Read More.

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is no longer conducting weekly televised news conferences to update the spread of COVID-19. State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) are now calling on the state’s Department of Labor and Industry to begin... Read More.

House of Reps passes bills for police training, background checks

Thursday, June 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As law enforcement, community members and elected officials engage in conversations around the country about how to grow the relationships among residents and the officers sworn to protect and serve them, the House advanced a multi-faceted plan to assist in those... Read More.

Former House of Reps member for Clarion area, McIlhattan, passes away at 75

Thursday, June 11 by wcednews

Knox, PA – Fred McIlhattan, who had represented the 63rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (for the Clarion, Armstrong, and Forest County area) from 1997 through 2008, passed away Wednesday morning. He was 75. He suffered a heart attack while riding his bike at... Read More.

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and... Read More.