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Cartwright Among Most Effective Democrats In Congress
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright was the fourth most effective Democrat in the House of Representatives during the 115th Congress, according to a 2019 report released by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). -
House Passes Cartwright Bill to Make Schools More Energy Efficient
The bill would make it easier for schools to take full advantage of government programs that can improve their learning environments while cutting their energy costs at the same time. -
Cartwright Elected to House Leadership Position
Congressman Matt Cartwright elected Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) by his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Congress Unanimously Passes Cartwright’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans
The bipartisan Veterans Care Financial Protection Act would direct the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to work with other federal agencies and states to develop and implement standards that protect veterans from predatory practices. The bill now heads to the President's desk.
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Jul 12, 2019
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Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded three grants totaling $6,812,541 to The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, a non-profit consortium focused on training regional medical professionals who go on to serve vulnerable populations.
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Jun 27, 2019
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The new funding will allow Marywood University to recruit 20 diverse and academically-talented STEM students, mainly mathematics and biology majors, to teach math and science in high-need Pennsylvania school districts.
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Jun 26, 2019
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The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act will establish the right of every public sector employee to join a union and bargain collectively.
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Jun 5, 2019
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The Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act would establish a pilot grant program at the U.S. Department of Energy to provide nonprofits with the resources they need to improve energy efficiency in their buildings.
Jun 4, 2019
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The federal grant, which totals $2,550,174, will be used to improve a runway at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and to enhance its lighting.
May 23, 2019
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WASHINGTON –This week, Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) convinced his colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee to approve new funding that will offset the costs of improving stormwater infrastructure in northeastern Pennsylvania, a growing issue for working families in the district and across the state.
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