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Congressman Matt Cartwright

Representing the 17th District of Pennsylvania

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Two Schuylkill County Natives Wrap up Educational Internship in Rep. Cartwright’s Washington, D.C. Office

May 6, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright said goodbye to two exemplary Schuylkill County-natives upon successfully completing their internship. Both 2013 graduates of Blue Mountain High School in Schuylkill Haven, PA, and rising juniors at American University in Washington, D.C., Kirsten Bickelman and Alex Falco spent their spring semester hard at work in Rep. Cartwright’s Washington, D.C. office.
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Local Issues

Cartwright Announces $422,728 Department of Homeland Security Grant to Yorkville Hose and Fire Company No. 1

May 6, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Yorkville Hose and Fire Company No. 1.  The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Announces Grant Awarded to St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus

May 4, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant in the amount of $199,820 to the St. Luke’s Hospital Miners Campus in Coaldale.

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Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Announces $4.9 Million in HUD Funds to NEPA and Lehigh Valley Housing Agencies

May 1, 2015 Press Release

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Operating Subsidy Awards totaling $4,902,607 to housing agencies across northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley.

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Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Statement on BRADS Landfill and Keystone Landfill

Apr 30, 2015 Press Release

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright released the following statement concerning two separate landfills located in the 17th Congressional district; both sites are currently going through the Commonwealth’s application process. 

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Local Issues

Reps. Cartwright and Dold Introduce Bill to Reduce Costs, Bolster American Energy Independence

Apr 30, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Bob Dold (R-IL) introduced the bipartisan Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act. Similar legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Hoeven (R-SD).
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Energy and Environment

Cartwright Announces a $372,182 Department of Homeland Security Grant to Tamaqua Fire Company

Apr 29, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Citizens Fire Company #1 of Tamaqua.  The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Local Issues

Cartwright Announces a $139,497 Department of Homeland Security Grant to Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department

Apr 29, 2015 Press Release
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $139,497 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department. The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Announces USDA Grant for $9,300 Awarded to Norwegian Township

Apr 27, 2015 Press Release
Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a Community Facility Grant in the amount of $9,300 to Norwegian Township through its Rural Development program.
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Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Announces a $4.5 Million Rural Development Grant to the Borough of Jim Thorpe

Apr 24, 2015 Press Release
Pottsville, PA – Last week, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Borough of Jim Thorpe a $4,549,000 Rural Development grant. The USDA also awarded a $6,129,000.00 Rural Development loan to be paid back at 3% over 38 years.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues