Dwight Evans for Congress
Recent News About Dwight Evans for Congress
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun: It’s signed… now what?
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When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, it was hailed by many as a historic achievement for those concerned about climate change, drug prices and the deficit.
SEPTA gets $23 million for adapting bus depots for electric and hybrid vehicles
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More than $23 million in federal funds will be used to upgrade power at three SEPTA bus depots in Philadelphia.
U.S. Rep. Evans helps push for home visiting funds
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Only 3% of Philadelphia children and families who would most benefit receive services
5 projects moving forward in Philly thanks to new federal infrastructure funding
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With Tuesday’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden administration has now enacted two laws that will have a sizable impact on infrastructure nationwide.
Congressional Bangladesh Caucus eyes strengthening Dhaka-Washington ties
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Newly inaugurated Congressional Bangladesh Caucus will promote “continued good relations” between Bangladesh and the United States.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is law. What comes next?
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Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in June, Pennsylvania Democrats urged both the public and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to adopt a state-wide set of red flag laws.
AARP Pennsylvania Thanks Pennsylvania House Delegation For Historic Vote Toward Real Relief on Prescription Drug Pricing
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Earlier today the House voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs.
South Philadelphia business becomes latest victim of check washing scheme
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A South Philadelphia electrical contracting company is looking for answers after its checks were stolen.
US House oversight hearing in Philadelphia examines Postal Service performance issues
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A U.S. House Oversight subcommittee held their third field hearing on U.S. Postal Service delivery and operations in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Philadelphia’s mail problems under scrutiny at congressional hearing
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Philly’s mail delivery is so bad, even Congress is talking about it.
A third of U.S. House Dems, including Pa., oppose Manchin permitting deal in stopgap spending bill
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The group of U.S. House Democrats asking the chamber’s leaders not to include environmental permitting changes in a stopgap spending deal this month comprises 72 members, including senior leaders of budget and spending committees and factions across the caucus’ ideological spectrum.
Philadelphia names street in front of historic Black church in honor of Absalom Jones
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The Philadelphia City Council voted in February to name the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue – site of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas – Absalom Jones Way.
HUFFMAN AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE GSA TO REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS GOVERNMENT-WIDE
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Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representatives Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Steve Cohen (TN-09) led a bicameral group of 58 members of Congress in a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) in response to the agency’s potential rulemaking focused on reducing unnecessary single-use plastics in government purchases.
PA Lt. Gov. Fetterman on campaign trail in Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley
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Fetterman will hit the campaign trail in our area Saturday. He’s holding a rally with congressman Dwight Evans at the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center in East Mt. Airy.
Congress members demand relief to Philly’s mail delivery headaches
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Philly’s mail delivery woes aren’t getting any better, Pennsylvania’s congressional leaders say. So they’ve sent a list of demands to the U.S. Postal Service.
South Philadelphia business becomes latest victim of check washing scheme
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A South Philadelphia electrical contracting company is looking for answers after its checks were stolen.
Philly Members of Congress to Host Service Academies Fair Sept. 24
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Philadelphia’s three members of the U.S. House will host a free Service Academy Fair Sept. 24 for students, parents and guardians to learn more about the five U.S. service academies.
Philly Members of Congress to Host Service Academies Fair Sept. 24
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Philadelphia’s three members of the U.S. House will host a free Service Academy Fair Sept. 24 for students, parents and guardians to learn more about the five U.S. service academies.
Evans Voting for Landmark Health, Climate & Tax Bill
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Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) will vote today for the landmark Inflation Reduction Act, which is designed to deliver lower costs for energy and health care; fight inflation; and take massive steps on climate change and affordable clean energy.
Evans Joins with Bipartisan Pa., Del. Colleagues to Call for Answers from USPS on Service Delays and Disruptions
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U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) were joined by Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), Daniel Meuser (R-Pa.), and Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) in sending a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Delaware and Pennsylvania District Manager Gary Vaccarella asking for an action plan on how they intend to implement solutions to ongoing postal service delays and disruptions
