Rep. Todd Platts

Republican  •  19th District, Pennsylvania  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 2001
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05/29/12
A Call to Conscience for Religious Liberty, For Greater Glory.

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 ...

Source: RedState
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05/29/12
Dover girl designs award-winning inhaler

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."

Source: York Dispatch Online
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05/26/12
Homeowner event targets struggling Yorkers

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 ...

Source: York Dispatch Online
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05/25/12
See what's happening around York County for Memorial Day this weekend

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 ...

Source: ydr.com
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05/24/12
Potential post office buyer owes thousands to city in unpaid fees

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 ...

Source: ydr.com
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05/24/12
Potential post office buyer owes thousands to city in unpaid fees

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 ...

Source: ydr.com
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05/24/12
Recognizing vets a chance to reflect for local teens

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 ...

Source: ydr.com
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05/21/12
Senate votes down Obama's budget 99-0

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 ...

Source: Erie Times-News
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05/21/12
Senate votes down Obama's budget 99-0

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 ...

Source: Erie Times-News
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05/16/12
National PTA: New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

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

Source: PR Inside
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05/16/12
National PTA: New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

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

Source: msnbc.com
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05/16/12
National PTA: New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

...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

Source: MarketWire
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05/15/12
Federal Judge dismisses Harrisburg City Council bankruptcy appeal and motions seeking damages from council attorney Mark Schwartz

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 ...

Source: PennLive.com
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05/14/12
Our take: Are you a new community leader?

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 ...

Source: ydr.com
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05/14/12
Our take: Are you a new community leader?

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 ...

Source: ydr.com
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05/13/12
Greenhouse gas rules are beyond technology

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 ...

Source: Evening Sun
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05/10/12
House Passes Bill Stemming Defense Cuts

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 .

Source: YAHOO!
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05/10/12
House votes to replace Pentagon cuts mandated by debt deal

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 ..

Source: Thehill.com
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05/10/12
House passes bill undoing defense cuts

...(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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05/10/12
House Republicans Gut Defense Sequestration Cuts

...(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. Republicans cast the

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05/10/12
House Passes Bill Stemming Defense Cuts

...(Wash.), 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

Source: ABC News
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05/09/12
House Passes Bill Stemming Defense Cuts

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 ...

Source: ABC News
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05/09/12
Bill to Expand Protections for Whistleblowers and Taxpayers Passes the Senate by Unanimous Consent

Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Todd Platts (R-Pa.), Steve Pearce (R-New Mex.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), has stalled since the Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed it in November. Rep. Issa has promised to move the bill, stating ...

Source: Common Dreams
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05/09/12
Greenhouse gas rules are beyond technology

...to write a letter to the administration expressing concern about the regulation's impact on jobs and the economy." Rep. Todd Platts was among 19 Pennsylvania congressmen who signed the letter. The letter went on to say, "Affordable, reliable electricity

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05/08/12
Platts is living proof of forefathers' wishes

Congressman Todd Platts’ federal congressional district now has a Republican and a Democrat nominee for the coming November election. We now await their public campaigns. However, I feel it is time for reflection upon Platts’ expiring term.

Source: PennLive.com
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05/07/12
Army wants to start replacing M113s in 2015

...existing M113 MEP where possible.” Concern is brewing about the program among some members of Congress. On April 15, Reps. Todd Platts, R-Pa., and Mark Critz, D-Pa., wrote a letter to Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to “express our concern ab

Source: Army Times
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05/03/12
Despite primary losses, York 912 Patriots see success

And Waga lost in the 4th Congressional District primary, where seven Republicans were seeking their party's nomination to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County. The winner in that race was another York 912 Patriots member -- state Rep.

Source: ydr.com
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05/02/12
Congressman gets a local workout

Above, Congressman Todd Platts jokes with Biglerville Elementary School kindergartner Paige Stewart, left, while exercising in the gym as a part of the All Children Exercise Simultaneously program on Wednesday. The program started at the school ...

Source: Evening Sun
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05/02/12
Write-In Votes Put 2 Pennsylvania Democrats on November Ballot

...write-ins included: Anyone Else, Barack Obama, Chuck Norris, Herman Cain, Mickey Mouse, Power Rangers, Ronald Reagan and Todd Platts. For President of the United States, York County Democratic write-ins included: A. Deficit Cutter, Anyone Else, Bart Sim

Source: Governing
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05/01/12
Two Democrats get enough write-in votes to appear on Nov. ballot

Mike Strausbaugh, 38, of Hamilton Township, Adams County, will compete against incumbent state Rep. Will Tallman ... Ronald Reagan and Todd Platts. For President of the United States, York County Democratic write-ins included: A.

Source: ydr.com
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