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CDC reports 64 deaths among Pennsylvania Hispanics in week ending April 22

By Keystone Today | May 14, 2023

There were 64 Hispanic people who died in Pennsylvania in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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CDC predicts 392 people in 45-64 age group in Pennsylvania died during week ending April 29

By Keystone Today | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 392 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Casey, Fetterman Legislation to Prevent Future Train Derailment Disasters

By Keystone Today Report | May 14, 2023

On May 10, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted out the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023, sponsored by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA).

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Week of April 29: 74 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 74 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Fetterman Grills Witness on Weed Legalization at Banking Hearing

By Keystone Today Report | May 13, 2023

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today participated in a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, where he used his time to grill witness Kevin Sabet, President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, on his opposition to marijuana legalization.

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Casey, Fetterman Announce $12.1 Million to Build More Safe, Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today Report | May 13, 2023

On May 5, 2023, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing $12,081,840 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to acquire, develop, create, and protect affordable housing units in Pennsylvania to ensure low-income households and families, including those experiencing homelessness, have access to safe, clean, and suitable housing.

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Analysis: Pennsylvania among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Keystone Today Report | May 12, 2023

Pennsylvania is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Keystone Today found.

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Fetterman Introduces Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023

By Keystone Today Report | May 12, 2023

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday joined his colleagues to introduce the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023.

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Casey, Collins, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Grandparents Raising Children Live in Safe, Affordable Housing

By Keystone Today Report | May 12, 2023

On May 4, 2023, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, as well as Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), are introducing the Grandfamily Housing Act, legislation that would improve housing for grandfamilies.

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Week ending April 22 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today | May 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 22.

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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Casey, Fetterman Legislation to Prevent Future Train Derailment Disasters

By Keystone Today Report | May 11, 2023

On May 10, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted out the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023, sponsored by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA).

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Federal Safety Agency Takes Critical Step to Implement Casey-Led STURDY Act

By Keystone Today Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is applauding the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) adoption of furniture safety standards, a critical step towards implementation of Senator Casey’s bipartisan Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act, The STURDY Act strengthens furniture safety standards to prevent furniture tip-over accidents, which cause an average of 19,400 emergency room-treated injuries each year as children are crushed, trapped, or struck by furniture, TVs, and appliances.

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Pennsylvania: 875 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Keystone Today | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 875 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; PA one of 29 states that allows it

By Keystone Today Report | May 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.

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Casey Applauds New Senate Effort to Bolster American Competition with China

By Keystone Today Report | May 10, 2023

On May 3, 2023, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the new Senate initiative to take on China and protect U.S. national security.

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Fetterman Questions the Role of Greed in Bank Collapses, Pushes for Executive Accountability at Banking Hearing

By Keystone Today Report | May 10, 2023

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman yesterday participated in a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on executive accountability after recent bank failures.

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Pennsylvania during week ending April 22?

By Keystone Today | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 683 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Fetterman Meets with Labor Secretary Nominee Julie Su, Announces Support for Nomination

By Keystone Today Report | May 9, 2023

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today met with the Secretary of Labor nominee Julie Su to discuss her nomination to the position, protecting workers on the job, and ensuring labor rights in Pennsylvania and across the country.

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Casey, Fetterman Applaud Nomination of Julia K. Munley as U.S. District Judge for Middle District of Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today Report | May 9, 2023

On May 3, 2023, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Julia K. Munley to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators play an essential role in recommending to the White House U.S. District Court judge candidates with the commitment to equal justice, legal experience, and integrity necessary to serve the Commonwealth.

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504 people in 65-74 age group in Pennsylvania are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Keystone Today | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 504 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.