Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Joseph Pitts [R, PA-16]

Rep. Joe Pitts explains vote against "Bail Out"

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

The proposal extends this treatment for 3 years, through 2012. It does not extend the relief to home equity loans. Contact:. Andrew Cole. Press Secretary. Rep. Joseph Pitts (PA-16). 202-225-2411.

Go to article

CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the proud owner of failing banks

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Interestingly enough my Congressman, Rep. Joseph Pitts, voted against the bailout for a second time. I have had my differences with Pitts but this vote has solidified his my vote for him in the next election. ...

Go to article

Memo from Rep. Joseph Pitts to Citizens of teh 16th District

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Local group seeks understanding, support for mental illness

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

She said that local congressional representative Joseph Pitts voted against such legislation. "It's incredible, the stigma and misunderstanding that is still around about mental illnesses," she said. Mental Health America of Lancaster ...

Go to article

WHY NOT PALIN AND MCCAIN????????????????????

2008-09-12T00:00:00Z

According to Harperâ€™s, its members include a dozen Senators and Congressmen who, like those preferring theocracy, consider "democracy a manifestation of ungodly pride." "Family" member Rep. Joseph Pitts was nominated by Tom DeLay t

Go to article

Joe Biden and Burma

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

Alongside senators Mitch McConnell, Dianne Feinstein and congressmen Joseph Crawley, Joseph Pitts and Tom Lantos (who died in February 2008), Biden is often outspoken in his criticism of the Burmese regime. ...

Go to article

Joe Biden and Burma

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

Small Business CHOICE Act of 2008

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

The restaurant industry applauds the health-care bill introduced today by Chairwoman Nydia VelÃ¡zquez and Representative Joseph Pitts and commends them for their bipartisan leadership and commitment to providing small businesses access ...

Go to article

Attacks against Narendra Modi by Islamists must be rejected:

2008-08-16T00:00:00Z

Modi, twenty seven prominent lawmakers led by Congressman Joseph Pitts (R-PA) have urged the State Department to once again reaffirm its decision to keep Mr Modi from entering the United States. It was reported earlier that the Gujarat ...

Go to article

US/DUTCH FASCISTS ATTACK FILIPINO NATIONAL DEMOCRATS

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

Last month, the pressure climaxed with the highly publicized letter of 48 US lawmakers, initiated by Rep. James Overstar of Minnesota and Joseph Pitts of Pennsylvania, that expressed alarm over the atrocious human-rights situation and ...

Go to article

House Small Business Panel to Unveil Health Care Bill

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

The billâ€™s main co-sponsor is Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Pa.). These purchasing cooperatives enable small businesses, which usually operate within the boundaries of a particular state, to collectively negotiate for improved health insurance ...

Go to article

NRA Applauds Small Business CHOICE Act

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

... National Restaurant Association announced its support of the introduction of bipartisan health-care legislation in the Congress by US House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia VelÃ¡zquez (DN.Y.) and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Penn.). ...

Go to article

The Health of Your Small Business

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

... it will be interesting to watch this bill make its way through Congress in the coming months. The bill was introduced by House Small Business Committee Chair Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA).

Go to article

US Small Business News Round-up â€” 28/07/2008

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA) for introducing the bipartisan Small Business â€œCHOICEâ€ Act of 2008 to help small franchised businesses offer affordable health insurance to employees. ...

Go to article

US Small Business News Round-up â€” 28/07/2008

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

2000-2001: Inside the Swartzentruber Amish sect

2008-07-26T00:00:00Z

On Friday, about 25 Amish leaders met at a fire station with Rep. Joseph Pitts and Sen. Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania Republicans who support legislation that would allow Amish youths to work in limited, supervised settings. ...

Go to article

IFA Supports Small Business "Choice" Act To Bring Healthcare ...

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded House Small Business Committee Chair Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA) for introducing the bipartisan Small Business "CHOICE" Act of 2008 to help small ...

Go to article

Bill would allow small businesses to pool coverage

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Rep. Nydia VelÃ¡zquez (DN.Y.), chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Pa.

Go to article

Bill would allow small businesses to pool coverage

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Rep. Nydia VelÃ¡zquez (DN.Y.), chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Pa.

Go to article

House Small Business Panel to Unveil Health Care Bill

2008-07-23T17:40:03Z

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez plans to unveil health care legislation this afternoon in a Capitol Hill news conference ... . The bill's main co-sponsor is Rep. Joseph
Go to article