Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Chaka Fattah [D, PA-2]

Weather Service furloughs nixed

2013-06-01T01:00:00Z

...from the weather service union, and it turns out that the weathermen had powerful friends in Congress, including Rep. Chaka Fattah, the Philadelphia congressman who is the ranking member of the subcommittee oversseing NOAA. Yesterday, NOAA informed the

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Political judo: Marjorie Margolies turns weakness to strength

2013-05-31T01:00:00Z

...she said. "I think I'm being careful with that because they are family." Margolies lives in Wynnewood, part of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah's district, but is looking for a home in the 13th District, which covers eastern Montgomery County and part of Northeas

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EIU Alzheimer’s research gets lawmakers attention at prestigious Washington event

2013-05-28T01:00:00Z

...on the various studies. At one point, Fernandez and Erbacher were explaining their research to a very interested U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., when the congressman was summoned to the stage to be named an Honorary CUR Fellow by the Council on Undergrad

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Workplace Violence? Obama Finally Says Fort Hood Shooting Was ‘Inspired by Larger Notions of Violent Jihad’

2013-05-24T01:00:00Z

...has since resulted in an embarrassing lack of care and treatment by our military for the victims and their families,” said Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Penn.), Rep. Thomas Rooney (R-Fla.) and Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Virg.) in a later dated May 6 and obtained by AB

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Rep. Rooney: Obama's speech could help push for Ft. Hood victims

2013-05-24T01:00:00Z

...benefits because the massacre was determined to be "workplace violence" rather than combat violence. But Rooney, along with Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) and Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.), have lobbied the Pentagon to reclassify the incident as combat-related. Ro

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New Outrage Over Fort Hood Suspect

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel this week, the trio of House members -- Tom Rooney, R-Fla.; Chaka Fattah, D-Pa.; and Frank Wolf, R-Va. -- say the decision in the days following the attack to treat it as a workplace violence incident rather tha

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CBCF Announces 43rd Annual Legislative Conference

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...will be showcased. "ALC is recognized as one of the most important gatherings of African Americans in the nation," said Rep. Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania and CBCF chair. "Every year, we see thousands of returning attendees and even more new faces ready

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The National Urban League Launches Comprehensive $100MM,...

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...of the Urban Jobs Act and Project Ready STEM Act, along with the respective sponsors of each bill – Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Chaka Fattah and Rep. Marcia Fudge – to spotlight the urgency of job creation and the need to invest in the education a

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Councilwoman Brown's husband laid off from city job

2013-05-18T01:00:00Z

...her personal bank account and failed to disclose transactions, including a loan from Chaka "Chip" Fattah Jr., son of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah. Reynolds Brown, who was facing foreclosure, said she was having "severe financial problems" due to her husband,

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NASA Operating Plan for FY 2013 to Target Planetary Overall, Cuts Research and Completed Missions

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Rep. Frank Wolf (Chair) 202-225-3351 (Subcommittee #) 202-225-1808 (Subcommittee FAX) frank@wolfforcongress.com Rep. Chaka Fattah (Ranking Member) 202-225-3351 (Subcommittee #) 202-225-1808 (Subcommittee FAX) chaka.fattah@mail.house.gov Other members of

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Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown's campaign manager sent to prison

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Her disclosure to the Board of Ethics came one month after the FBI raided the homes and offices of Fattah, the son of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, Brown's political mentor. Federal investigators have been asking about Chip Fattah's finances for at least 13 m

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Councilwoman's ex-aide gets prison time

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...board, in which she admitted using $3,300 in campaign funds to repay a personal loan from Chaka Fattah Jr., son of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, and then covering it up by claiming it was a payment to a printing firm. Reynolds Brown agreed to a record $48,834

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Rendell, Goode Sr. start legal fund for Fattah's son

2013-05-12T01:00:00Z

...Gov. Ed Rendell and former Mayor W. Wilson Goode have launched a fund-raising effort to pay the legal bills of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah's son, who has been under federal investigation for months. Rendell said he agreed to pitch in after Rep. Fattah contac

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Closure of North Philly Social Security office irks disabled residents

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...by the Social Security office, gave the address of the Center City office. The other side advises people to call U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah and U.S. Sens. Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey. Smith said Beech has asked Fattah's office to help get the office reopen

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Dem Blames ‘Political Correctness’ for Fort Hood ‘Workplace Violence’ Controversy

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

9 Pa. congressmen cited in congressional nepotism report

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...are concerned, three reps are cited for sending funds back to their districts in places where they have affiliations. Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-2nd, is noted for sending about more than $2.8 million in earmarks to College Opportunity Resources for Education

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Were Fort Hood killings ‘combat-related’?

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...the deaths and injuries be reclassified as “combat-related.” The letter, signed by Rep. Rooney, Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Chaka Fattah and Virginia Republican Rep. Frank Wolf, says the workplace violence designation “has since resulted in an em

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Liza Minnelli Joins NOH8 Campaign (PHOTO)

2013-05-05T01:00:00Z

...wonderful family called the world." Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) "Hatred of any kind has no place in America. Period." Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) "I support the NOH8 campaign, and what we need is to have everyone step up and speak out and support the

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Comcast to Philly: Drop dead

2013-05-01T01:00:00Z

...“congressional malpractice to not help a major employer and taxpayer [in the state].” Rep. Allyson Schwartz signed, as did Rep. Chaka Fattah, who also joined a group of black and Hispanic lawmakers urging approval. What chumps! This infuriated me at

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Scooplet ... Shake-up at New Partners - K Street sees opportunity with Wyden - Bush alumni descend on Texas - U.S. Travel mounts sequester offensive

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

...the Victims of Child Abuse Act . The group is meeting with several lawmakers, including Reps. James Clyburn ; Steve Stivers ; Chaka Fattah ; and Jim Costa . The alliance is also hosting an event with Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan this afternoon. The e

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