Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Todd Platts [R, PA-19]

A Call to Conscience for Religious Liberty, For Greater Glory.

2012-05-29T22:43:31Z

In York, PA there is a group which opposed the reelection of moderately (or occasionally) conservative but very affable GOP Congressman Todd Platts. Their website, Facebook page and their meetings were full of attacks on him and in many ...

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Dover girl designs award-winning inhaler

2012-05-29T10:40:32Z

The winners also got to meet their U.S. congressmen. Lindsay and her parents met Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County. "It was very exciting to be there because of Lindsay," said Jill Brenneman, 42. "It made us very proud. We were grinning from ear to ear."

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Homeowner event targets struggling Yorkers

2012-05-26T09:46:49Z

Bank of America held a similar event in York last November with city Councilwoman Toni Smith, Opportunity Inc. and U.S. Rep. Todd Platts. "At these events, Bank of America homeowners, who are currently struggling with their mortgage, can sit ...

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See what's happening around York County for Memorial Day this weekend

2012-05-25T14:05:42Z

Guest speaker for this event will be Rep. Todd Platts. The annual eighth-grade award will also be presented to the outstanding boy and girl from Eastern High School. Individuals or groups desiring to participate in this event are encouraged to ...

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Potential post office buyer owes thousands to city in unpaid fees

2012-05-24T21:59:20Z

Bracey urged residents to contact U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County, about the sale because it will ultimately be a federal issue. In 2011, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it would try to sell the stately neoclassical building in the ...

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Potential post office buyer owes thousands to city in unpaid fees

2012-05-24T21:59:20Z

Recognizing vets a chance to reflect for local teens

2012-05-24T17:34:29Z

Senate votes down Obama's budget 99-0

2012-05-21T01:03:02Z

Voting no: Robert Brady, D-1; Chaka Fattah, D-2; Jason Altmire, D-4; Pat Meehan, R-7; Mark Critz, D-12; Allyson Schwartz, D-13; Mike Doyle, D-14; Tim Holden, D-17; Todd Platts ... Compared to Rep. Paul Ryan's GOP budget (above), the president ...

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Senate votes down Obama's budget 99-0

2012-05-21T01:03:02Z

National PTA: New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

2012-05-16T11:03:06Z

along with Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA) and U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Christopher Coons (D-DE), introduced the Family Engagement in Education Act (H.R.1821/S.941). The proposed bill incentivizes schools and districts to meaningfully engage families to

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National PTA: New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

2012-05-16T10:48:47Z

National PTA: New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

2012-05-16T01:00:00Z

...Fletcher is from Long Island and a constituent of U.S. House of Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) who, along with Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA) and U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Christopher Coons (D-DE), introduced the Family Engagement in Education

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Federal Judge dismisses Harrisburg City Council bankruptcy appeal and motions seeking damages from council attorney Mark Schwartz

2012-05-15T17:09:22Z

He sought to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County. Federal Bankruptcy Judge Mary France dismissed council’s bankruptcy petition Nov. 23 and Schwartz has appealed the filing ever since. In December, France would not allow council to ...

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Our take: Are you a new community leader?

2012-05-14T07:52:12Z

The editorial noted that Republicans have a pronounced voter registration lead in York County and, if history is any indication, the odds of a Republican winning the seat being vacated by Rep. Todd Platts seem pretty high. Mr. Kefauver suggested ...

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Our take: Are you a new community leader?

2012-05-14T07:52:12Z

Greenhouse gas rules are beyond technology

2012-05-13T00:58:13Z

Rep. Todd Platts was among 19 Pennsylvania congressmen who signed the letter. The letter went on to say, "Affordable, reliable electricity is critical to keeping and growing jobs in the United States and such a standard will likely drive up ...

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House Passes Bill Stemming Defense Cuts

2012-05-10T16:25:11Z

Tim Johnson (Ill.), Walter Jones (N.C.), Raul Labrador (Idaho), Steven LaTourette (Ohio), Frank LoBiondo (N.J.), Todd Platts (Pa.), Ed Whitfield (Ky.), and Frank Wolf (Va.). Rep. James Sensenbrenner (Wis.) voted present. The House bill approved today has .

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House votes to replace Pentagon cuts mandated by debt deal

2012-05-10T14:16:20Z

Tim Johnson (Ill.), Walter Jones (N.C.), Raul Labrador (Idaho), Steve LaTourette (Ohio), Frank LoBiondo (N.J.), Todd Platts (Pa.), Ed Whitfield (Ky.) and Frank Wolf (Va.). GOP Rep. James Sensenbrenner (Wis.) voted present. Republicans cast the bill as a ..

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House passes bill undoing defense cuts

2012-05-10T01:00:00Z

...(Wash.), Tim Johnson (Ill.), Walter Jones (N.C.), Raul Labrador (Idaho), Steve LaTourette (Ohio), Frank LoBiondo (N.J.), Todd Platts (Pa.), Ed Whitfield (Ky.) and Frank Wolf (Va.). GOP Rep. James Sensenbrenner (Wis.) voted present. http://thehill.com/bl

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House Republicans Gut Defense Sequestration Cuts

2012-05-10T01:00:00Z