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It's going to happen
The rallies, lobbying and support from the community have paid off. Somerset County will have a new section of Route 219 between Somerset and Meyersdale. The final permit for the long awaited four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale in Somerset...Tags: Highway Transportation, Somerset County (Maryland), Government, Tom Corbett, Politics
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Fire grant to improve recruitment, retention
Our Town CorrespondentA $5,157,000 grant awarded to Phoenix Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster will allow several fire departments in Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Centre counties to enhance their recruitment process and retain firefighters, according to...Tags: FEMA, Fires, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Final Route 219 permit in place
The final permit for the long-awaited Route 219 four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale has been approved. U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, made the announcement Wednesday saying construction of the 11-mile project is set to begin late...
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Final Route 219 permit expected this week
Daily American Staff WriterThe federal Environmental Protection Agency will not ask for an additional review of the Route 219 project from the Meyersdale Bypass north to where the four-lane currently ends in Somerset. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-...Tags: Environmental Issues, Martin O'Malley, U.S. Army, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Highway Transportation
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Health care concerns
I'm not statistician enough to know how much of the story U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster's editorial ("Time to repeal Obamacare," May 16) tells, but surely we agree that the existing health care system deserved overhaul. We are a sick nation, getting sicker,...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals
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Keystone XL oil pipeline bill moves to full U.S. House
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The full U.S. House of Representatives will soon begin debate on a bill to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska Keystone XL oil pipeline, a lawmaker said on Thursday after his panel advanced the measure. The House Committee on...Tags: TransCanada Corporation, Environmental Issues, Elections, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, U.S. Congress
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Europe a drag on world economy
The Eurozone economy contracted at a 0.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, marking the region's longest recession since its single currency was created in 1999 ... Lafayette College switching to sustainable food service provider ......
Tags: Allentown, Lafayette College, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace
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Transportation chief says infrastructure is at risk
The federal government must invest in the country's transportation infrastructure because aging highways, waterways and railroads are "at the tipping point," U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster told an audience in Allentown Tuesday. "There are some in Washington who...Tags: Allentown, U.S. Congress, Travel, Northampton County (Pennsylvania), Transportation
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Right location
It was good news to hear the USS Somerset's commissioning service will be held in Philadelphia. The Navy is set to commission the 684-foot vessel in the beginning of 2014. The Navy dedicated the ship to Somerset County because of all the events and...Tags: Human Interest, Carl Walker Metzgar, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Upcoming business events in the Lehigh Valley
FRIDAY MAY 10 THE LEHIGH EXPORT NETWORK and the Small Business Development Center will present "Spring into Exporting," 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem. Six Pennsylvania trade representatives...Tags: Breinigsville, Allentown, Coca-Cola Co., Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace
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USS Somerset coming to Philadelphia for commissioning ceremony
The USS Somerset will be commissioned in Philadelphia. Somerset County Commissioner John Vatavuk received an email Wednesday night from the ship's commander, Capt. Tom Dearborn, confirming the Navy's decision. "Somerset is an important ship...
Tags: Carl Walker Metzgar, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Metzgar joins call for Pennsylvania commissioning of USS Somerset
staff writer, @damichellegThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives is asking the Navy to have the USS Somerset commissioned in the state. The House unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday written by state Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township. The goal of the...Tags: Washington, DC, Robert P. Casey, Jr., U.S. Department of Defense, Carl Walker Metzgar, Patrick J. Toomey
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