Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Mark Critz [D, PA-12]

It's not winter, but APR skates free from jail

2012-06-02T21:55:49Z

Thanks to Politwoops.com, though, we can now see the tweets deleted by Congress members, President Barack Obama and presidential candidates, tweets such as this controversial one by U.S. Rep. Mark Critz five months ago: “Thank you all for the kind birthd

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It's Obama v. Clinton in NJ House Race

2012-06-01T13:35:56Z

He endorsed Rep. Mark Critz D-Pa., in his successful primary battle against Rep. Jason Altmire. Critz was a former aide to the late Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., and a Hillary Clinton supporter. Bill Clinton is also supporting Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif.,

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Steelers owner to back Critz

2012-06-01T13:21:37Z

S. Rep. Mark Critz, D-Johnstown. Among the guests expected to attend is former rival Rep. Jason Altimire, who lost in the primary for the Democratic nomination from the realigned 12th District. Tickets for the event range from $250 to $2,500. It will be ..

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House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...for it were Reps. Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), John Garamendi (Calif.), Tim Holden (Pa.), Larry Kissell (N.C.), Daniel

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It's Obama v. Clinton in NJ House Race

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...is not the first U.S. House race to highlight his lingering loyalties from the 2008 presidential campaign. He endorsed Rep. Mark Critz D-Pa., in his successful primary battle against Rep. Jason Altmire. Critz was a former aide to the late Rep. John Murt

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House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

Today, the House rejected H.R. 3541 The Prenatal Non-Discrimination Act (PRENDA), sponsored by AZ Republican Trent Franks, which would have made it a federal crime for a doctor to perform an abortion based on the gender or race of the fetus. The bill req

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Bill Clinton to campaign against Scott Walker ahead of Wisconsin recall

2012-05-31T13:22:48Z

The former president has posted an impressive record in 2012 endorsements to date, helping Rep. Mark Critz (D-Pa.) and Pennsylvania attorney general candidate Kathleen Kane both win their Democratic primaries after trailing early on. Clinton also helped ..

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Anti-incumbent fever scarcely in evidence

2012-05-30T21:59:23Z

Kucinich lost to another incumbent, Rep. Marcy Kaptor, while Altmire was defeated by fellow Pennsylvania Rep. Mark Critz. Not even Matt Cartwright, the lawyer who defeated Holden, cited anti-incumbent anger for his triumph. Assessing his victory on primary

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New Jersey: Bill Clinton Holds Rally for Bill Pascrell

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...by the former commander in chief is not guaranteed with his endorsement. Clinton did not campaign in person for Rep. Mark Critz ahead of his April primary victory. But he did attend a rally for Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas), who was locked in a competi

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$9 millioin sewerage project long in works in Derry Township, New Alexandria under way

2012-05-30T00:02:15Z

Rep. Mark Critz, D-Johnstown, said during the ceremony that infrastructure improvements will help spur economic growth. "We have to do these projects if we want the area to thrive," he said. "It's all a part of a big puzzle." A major puzzle ...

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New book examines Murtha's legacy, influence

2012-05-29T21:24:46Z

Jim Penna was a broadcast journalist. He has been district director to U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, Murtha’s successor, since 2010. Penna was interviewing Murtha for an independent project. The congressman had warned about terrorists using airplanes ...

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Elections 2012: Despite Costly GOP Efforts, Incumbent Defeats Still Relatively Rare

2012-05-29T19:58:52Z

Somerset businessman wins award

2012-05-29T16:59:55Z

Glenn L. Wilson of AmeriServ Financial in Johnstown was named financial services advocate of the year. U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, D-Johnstown, will receive the Richard Crawford Award for his work on behalf of small businesses.

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Americans show respect, pride for protectors of freedom

2012-05-28T22:59:01Z

They died so we can continue to value the things that they treasured -- family, community and country." Rep. Mark Critz of Johnstown, keynote speaker at the Smithton service, said the last two lines of the national anthem -- "The land of the ...

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New treatment system dedicated

2012-05-28T19:52:54Z

“This is just truly an effort of cooperation. Everybody really got together and made this happen,” said Dave Coder, deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, D-Johnstown. Coder said without the cooperation of Brownsville Borough, Luzerne ...

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Persons of the Week: Nanty Glo vets will remember fallen comrades

2012-05-27T23:07:22Z

At noon, they will hold a ceremony at the post, located at 974 First St. A representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, D-Johnstown, will be the guest speaker, he said. The Blacklick Valley Junior-Senior High School marching band will perform ..

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Friday Morning Coffee: A Breakfast Buffet Of Links.

2012-05-25T08:22:06Z

Perhaps he's expecting 1 million people? And if you're in Pittsburgh tomorrow, you can pony up as much as $2,000 to watch a Pirates game with U.S. Rep. Mark Critz. Or you can stay home and watch hilariously inept baseball on TV for nearly free.

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Allenport residents: Parked train cars must go

2012-05-25T03:14:18Z

The club complained to state Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-California, who referred the problem to U.S. Rep. Mark Critz because railroads fall under federal jurisdiction, Riggle said. He said he is waiting to hear back from Critz, D-12th District.

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Allenport residents: Parked train cars must go

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...one lives down there." The club complained to state Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-California, who referred the problem to U.S. Rep. Mark Critz because railroads fall under federal jurisdiction, Riggle said. He said he is waiting to hear back from Critz, D-12th

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Friday Morning Coffee: A Breakfast Buffet Of Links.

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...million people? And if you're in Pittsburgh tomorrow, you can pony up as much as $2,000 to watch a Pirates game with U.S. Rep. Mark Critz. Or you can stay home and watch hilariously inept baseball on TV for nearly free. You Say It's Your Birthday Dept.

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