Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jim Gerlach [R, PA-6]

Outgoing IRS chief Steven Miller testifies on tax-targeting scandal – live

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...you ever speak to anyone in Treasury, not within the IRS, about the sharing of confidential taxpayer information," congressman Jim Gerlach presses. "I can say categorically that I never shared information," Miller says, adding that he "doesn't know" if

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This is the year to expand Gettysburg sites

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...We also thank Sens. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and Angus King of Maine and Pennsylvania U.S. Reps. Lou Barletta, Charles Dent, Jim Gerlach and Tom Marino for their support. The Gettysburg train station served as a field hospital during the battle and wa

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9 Pa. congressmen cited in congressional nepotism report

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...election cycles combined. The money went for travel, advertising and “unspecified expenses,” according to the report. Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-6th of East Pikeland, reimbursed himself for just over $11,000 through both cycles. Rep. Tim Murphy, D-18th, re

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Immigration reform touted during rally at lawmaker's office

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...look forward to reviewing the details of that legislation and listening to feedback from all of my constituents interested in this important issue," he stated. The Organizing for Action rally Thursday outside U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach's office in Wyomissing

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Drugs, liquor and polls make it a tough week for Corbett: analysis

2013-05-02T01:00:00Z

...Roll Call, the political magazine covering Capitol Hill. Dent's district includes portions of Dauphin and Lebanon counties, while Gerlach represents part of Lebanon County. Later Monday, after state Sen. Chuck McIlhinney concluded his first hearing on t

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Lawmakers Pitching Pet Projects Ahead of Tax Reform Overhaul

2013-05-01T01:00:00Z

...Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT). Still, lawmakers acknowledge that their favored causes -- such as Rep. Jim Gerlach's (R-PA) planned proposal on conservation easements -- will have a tough time becoming law on their own. "What ends u

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'Made in USA' label can help exports, experts say at Santa Fe Springs conference

2013-05-01T01:00:00Z

...and helping them with financing so they can overcome hurdles to enter foreign markets. Sanchez is working with Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania, to lead a task force on manufacturing in the United States to develop a tax policy that will be b

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No defense for this bug

2013-04-29T01:00:00Z

...seems to be no defense against the flu tax now under consideration by Congress. H.R. 475, introduced in February by Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., and our own Democratic Rep. Richard E. Neal would impose a tax of 75 cents per dose on all seasonal flu vaccines

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Tax on Flu Shots Would Bolster Vaccine-Victims Fund

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...Treasury securities, which help to finance the nation's $16.5 trillion debt. The House bill was introduced Feb.4 by Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach and co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Richard Neal, while the Senate version was submitted by Finance Committee

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Fundraising Down for House Republicans

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

...raked in more than $300,000 during the quarter. Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois brought in more than $400,000, and Rep. Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania topped $300,000, according to The Hill. There were some Democrats who didn't fare well. But they still mana

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House Dems show better first-quarter fundraising than at-risk Republicans

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

...in more than $300,000. Freshman Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), a top Democratic target, brought in more than $400,000, while Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) topped $300,000. The overall pattern of GOP underperformance was mirrored at the national level. The NRCC

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Untangling the webs of tax lobbying

2013-04-15T01:00:00Z

...produce not more than 6 million barrels of beer a year.” The bill never made it out of committee in the last Congress but Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., has reintroduced it this year. Cluster 7, Retail/Restaurant Depreciation centers around lobbying by rest

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Mary Young: Gas pipelines have become a hot topic

2013-04-13T01:00:00Z

...attended an event held by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Met-Ed in Muhlenberg Township. Reps. Joe Pitts and Jim Gerlach, both Chester County Republicans, and Rep. Charlie Dent, a Lehigh County Republican, were there. Rep. Pat Meeh

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Lower Merion's newest Congressman Fattah makes rounds (with videos)

2013-04-09T01:00:00Z

...of long-awaited Ardmore revitalization. Fattah’s predecessor in representing Lower Merion Township, the 6th District’s Rep. Jim Gerlach, was instrumental in securing an initial federal grant for the Ardmore Transit Center project nearly a decade ago

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3 GOP congressmen outline legislative agenda at Chamber reception

2013-04-09T01:00:00Z

...Muhlenberg Township. Attending were: U.S. Rep. Charles W. Dent, a Lehigh County Republican, and Reps. Joseph R. Pitts and Jim Gerlach, both Chester County Republicans. The House members said the Senate will be taking up the immigration issue this week.

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General Boykin and 700 special op officers demand to speak with Benghazi survivors and special committee. If Congress does not comply, will they seek charges against the WH and Congress for treason?

2013-04-09T01:00:00Z

...A bi-partisan Special Committee is needed to determine the truth about Benghazi.” Last month, Rep. Wolf, along with Reps. Jim Gerlach (R–PA), a House and Ways committee member, sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry demanding to know more in

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Lower Merion's newest Congressman makes the rounds (with videos)

2013-04-08T01:00:00Z

Pennsylvania congressional lawmakers have other ideas for show of solidarity: 5 percent pay cut

2013-04-05T01:00:00Z

...do to help is do its job and stop the overspending in Washington.” The president's smaller paycheck notwithstanding, Rep. Jim Gerlach, of the 6th congressional district, said he was more concerned about the shrinking or completely disappearing paychec

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Political winds shift rapidly in favor of same-sex marriage

2013-04-03T01:00:00Z

...came up in 2006. So did Reps. Frank LoBiondo and Chris Smith, both New Jersey Republicans. The two also backed DOMA. Reps. Jim Gerlach (R., Pa.) and Mike Fitzpatrick (R., Pa.) were two of only 27 Republicans to vote against the 2006 amendment, but each

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Sen. Casey supports same-sex marriage

2013-04-02T01:00:00Z

...has said marriage should be between a man and a woman and a spokeswoman said Monday his position hasn't changed. U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach (R., Pa.) "has been consistent in his support of the existing federal law that defines marriage as the union of one ma

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