News Releases*

November 2009

• 11/20/09

  Specter Bill Aims to Combat Hunger in America Washington, D.C.

• 11/20/09

  Casey, Specter Announce over $2.7 million for Pennsylvania Clean Energy Programs Washington, D.C.

• 11/18/09

  Specter, Casey Announce $86.659 million for military construction projects throughout Pennsylvania Washington, D.C.

• 11/09/09

  Casey, Specter Statement on Hikers in Iran

• 11/05/09

  Specter Introduces Resolution to Televise Supreme Court Proceedings Washington, D.C.

• 11/04/09

  Specter Applauds Passage of Unemployment Insurance Extension Washington, D.C.

• 11/04/09

  Casey, Specter Urge President to Include Funding for Mid-Atlantic River Basins in Budget Washington, D.C.

• 11/02/09

  Casey, Specter Introduce Resolution Honoring the 56th Stryker Brigade of the PA Army National Guard Washington, D.C.

October 2009

• 10/30/09

  Specter, Schumer Announce Agreement With White House on Revised Reporter Shield Bill Washington, D.C.

• 10/30/09

  Kanjorski, Casey, Specter Announce $750,000 in Federal Funding for Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge Washington, D.C.

• 10/30/09

  Casey, Specter Announce $90 million for Philadelphia Organization for Community and Economic Development Washington, D.C.

• 10/30/09

  Specter, Casey Announce Final Approval of Funding for Pennsylvania Interior and Environmental Projects Washington, D.C.

• 10/30/09

  Casey, Specter Announce $15 million for Berks County Organization for Community and Economic Development Washington, D.C.

• 10/30/09

  Casey, Specter Announce $4 million for Pittsburgh Organization for Community and Economic Development Washington, D.C.

• 10/29/09

  Murtha, Specter Announce Federal Assistance for new Derry Borough Park and Trails Project Washington, D.C.

• 10/29/09

  Congress Passes Schwartz-Specter Resolution Encouraging the Government of Iran to Release Detained American Hikers Washington, D.C.

• 10/28/09

  New Bill Would Give Feds More Authority to Crack Down on Trade Practices that Undermine American Workers, Business Washington, D.C.

• 10/27/09

  Casey, Specter Announce Over $233 Million Going to Pennsylvania for Smart Grid Technology Washington, D.C.

• 10/27/09

  Specter Comments on Climate Change Legislation: "We all are concerned about job loss." Washington, D.C.

• 10/26/09

  Cheesesteaks for Cheesecakes: PA and NY Senators Wager on Phillies-Yankees World Series Washington, D.C.

• 10/23/09

  Leahy, Levin, Specter Applaud Passage of the Hate Crimes Legislation with Civil Rights Leaders Washington, D.C.

• 10/22/09

  Specter Applauds Passage of Hate Crimes Act Washington, D.C.

• 10/22/09

  Specter Applauds Enactment of Veterans Health Care Bill Washington, D.C.

• 10/15/09

  Durbin, Specter, Leahy Introduce Bill to Eliminate Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Washington, D.C.

• 10/13/09

  Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Proposes Immediate Student Loan Relief for Active-Duty Soldiers Washington, D.C.

• 10/09/09

  Specter, Casey Applaud Final Passage of Pennsylvania Agriculture Projects and Programs Washington, D.C.

• 10/08/09

  Casey, Specter, Kanjorski Introduce Bills to Increase Federal Funding for New Medical Schools Washington, D.C.

• 10/08/09

  Specter, Casey Announce Significant Stimulus Funding for Greenworks Philadelphia Washington, D.C.

• 10/08/09

  Specter Signs Letter Urging Inclusion of Public Option in Final Health Reform Legislation Washington, D.C.

• 10/08/09

  Specter and Casey Announce Senate Approval of Southwestern Pennsylvania Defense Projects Washington, D.C.