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May 2008

(May 14, 2008) Congressman Sestak Submits Official Statement to Honor the Founding of Israel into Congressional Record
(May 14, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes for Food, Conservation and Bioenergy Act of 2008
(May 8, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Votes in Support of the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
(May 1, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Votes for final version of Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008, which includes Senate Amendments
(May 1, 2008) Congressman Sestak Cosponsors Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

April 2008

(April 24, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Supports Coast Guard Authorization Act
(April 23, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Supports Recognition of 60th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel
(April 23, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Cosponsors Bill to Protect Medicaid Safety Net
(April 23, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Testifies on Elder Abuse
(April 19, 2008) Springfield High School’s Hayden Dahmm takes top prize in Congressional Art Competition
(April 17, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Votes for, and includes amendment to, Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008
(April 16, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Votes Taxpayer Assistance & Simplification Act
(April 9, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes for Seven Key Public Health Bills
(April 7, 2008) Upper Darby Center for Family Safety Receives $352,500 check from Rep. Sestak
(April 4, 2008) Congressman Sestak Visits Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Speaks to Shipyard President, Local Boilermakers
(April 3, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes to Support United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Bill
(April 2, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes to Reauthorize U.S. Effort to Combat Global HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

March 2008

(March 31, 2008) Congressman Sestak Joins Boeing Officials for Meeting with Area Manufacturers
(March 26, 2008) Congressman Sestak Hosts Women in Small Business Roundtable Event
(March 17, 2008) Congressman Sestak attends Pennsylvania American Legion Eastern Section Testimonial Dinner
(March 13, 2008) Congressman Sestak Supports Fiscally-Responsible House Budget Resolution
(March 12, 2008) Congressman Sestak Supports Creation of New Independent Office of Congressional Ethics
(March 11, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes to Override President Bush’s Veto of Intelligence Authorization Act
(March 11, 2008) Congressman Sestak Celebrates 187th Anniversary of Greek Independence
(March 10, 2008) Congressman Sestak Attends Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Federal Forum
(March 10, 2008) Congressman Sestak Attends 223rd Transportation Company Award Ceremony and Reunion
(March 6, 2008) Congressman Sestak: "Wellstone Mental Health Bill to Help Expand Access to Critical Mental Health Services"
(March 4, 2008) Congressman Sestak Reads to Fifth and Six Graders at the Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(March 1, 2008) Congressman Sestak Convenes Meeting of Higher Education and Workforce Development Advisory Committee

February 2008

(February 29, 2008) Congressman Sestak Visits Greater Philadelphia Technology Fast 50 companies in King of Prussia
(February 29, 2008) Congressman Sestak Responds to Student Loan Crisis
(February 27, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes for Energy Tax Credit Bill
(February 25, 2008) Congressman Sestak Presents Crozer-Chester Medical Center with $316,000 Appropriation for Construction of New Regional Burn Center
(February 25, 2008) Congressman Sestak Holds Press Conference on the FAACriticizes recent “rogue comments” made by the FAA in relation to Air Traffic Controllers
(February 24, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Attends, Speaks at Jewish Federation's Afternoon of Jewish Learning
(February 24, 2008) Congressman Sestak Addresses Sisterhood Club of Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
(February 23, 2008) Delaware County’s Concerned Citizens for Environmental Change host 3rd Annual Environmental SummitRep. Sestak attends, speaks about environmental issues and FAA airspace redesign
(February 23, 2008) Congressman Sestak Speaks to Delco Fireman’s Association
(February 23, 2008) Congressman Sestak Addresses Montgomery County Black Law Enforcement Officers
(February 21, 2008) Congressman Sestak hosts 7th Congressional District Religious/Community Anti-Violence Summit
(February 20, 2008) Congressman Sestak Visits Keystone Mercy Health Plan Discusses health care affordability and access
(February 20, 2008) Congressman Sestak Addresses Rotary Club of Chichester
(February 20, 2008) Congressman Sestak Speaks to Chester Pike Rotary Club
(February 20, 2008) Congressman Sestak Present $38,760 FEMA Fire Grant to Chester Heights Fire Company
(February 20, 2008) Congressman Sestak and Air Traffic Controllers Raise Safety Issues with Usage of New FAA Heading
(February 20, 2008) Congressman Sestak presents the Student Citizenship Award at Episcopal Academy
(February 19, 2008) Congressman Sestak Speaks to Collingdale Senior CitizensDiscusses need to address elder abuse and neglect
(February 19, 2008) Congressman Sestak attends annual meeting of elected officials at Hedgerow Theatre
(February 17, 2008) Congressman Sestak hosts town hall meeting on postal issuesMakes announcements regarding status of zip code and new post office for residents of Garnet Valley, Concordville
(February 17, 2008) Delaware County Marine Corps League Detachment Honors Iwo Jima VeteransCongressman Sestak attends breakfast meeting, thanks vets for their service
(February 16, 2008) Congressman Sestak Presents Congressional Citation toDr. Joan Duval-Flynn, President of the Media NAACP Chapter
(February 15, 2008) Congressman Sestak: 21-Day PAA Extension Necessary to Provide Time to Address Flawed Wiretapping BillThe failed extension would have allowed the House and Senate to reconcile outstanding issues regarding wiretapping legislation to improve America’s security
(February 13, 2008) Congressman Sestak Introduces Bill to Protect Seniors from Elder Abuse
(February 12, 2008) Congressman Sestak Honors 99th Anniversary of NAACPRecognizes Dr. Joan Duval-Flynn, President of the Media NAACP Chapter
(February 10, 2008) Congressman Sestak celebrates Chinese Lunar New YearRings in Year of the Rat with Media Business Authority, Upper Main Line YMCA
(February 10, 2008) Congressman Sestak celebrates Chinese New Year Rings in Year of the Rat with Media Business Authority, Upper Main Line YMCA
(February 9, 2008) Congressman Joe Sestak Enjoys Children’s Valentine’s Tea Party Sestak and daughter Alex enjoy tea, crafts, and storytelling
(February 9, 2008) Congressman Sestak attends the Media Theatre’s Annual GalaCongressman speaks on the importance of arts in American society, and the theatre’s contribution to the area
(February 9, 2008) Congressman Sestak Hosts Funding Forum for Individuals and Organizations
(February 7, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes for the College Opportunity and Affordability Act
(February 7, 2008) Congressman Sestak Backs Senate Stimulus Compromise:Provides Boost for the Middle Class and Small Businesses
(February 5, 2008) Congressman Sestak Hosts First Responder Grant Seminar Meeting focused on grant and appropriations processes for first responders
(February 5, 2008) Congressman Sestak Meets with Students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) at Worrall Elementary School in Broomall
(February 4, 2008) Congressman Sestak Presents $70,015 Federal Assistance for Firefighters Grant to Boothwyn Fire Department
(February 1, 2008) Congressman Sestak Hosts Economic Roundtable with Local Business Leaders and Small Business ExpertsThe event represented a continuation of the Business Procurement Summit held in December

January 2008

(January 31, 2008) Congressman Sestak Visits Delco Biofuel Producer, Dave Hanly Inc.
(January 31, 2008) Congressman Sestak: The EITC Benefits Working Families
(January 30, 2008) Congressman Sestak Seeks Justice, Legal Protections for Tortured POWs
(January 30, 2008) Congressman Sestak Visits Superior Tube in Collegeville to Discuss Safety Concerns
(January 30, 2008) Congressman Sestak tours Chatten Associates
(January 30, 2008) St. Gabriel’s School in Norwood holds Catholic Schools Week CelebrationCongressman Sestak addresses group on Catholic education, closing of local schools
(January 30, 2008) Congressman Sestak Attends Angel Flight East Breakfast
(January 29, 2008) Congressman Sestak Backs Bi-Partisan Economic Stimulus Package Provides Boost for the Middle Class and Small Businesses
(January 28, 2008) Manoa Fire Company Receives Federal Assistance for Firefighters GrantCongressman Joe Sestak presents grant, thanks firefighters for their service
(January 26, 2008) Congressman Sestak visits Jeffquip Rehab Congressman tours facilities, speaks to staff on Medicare issues
(January 26, 2008) Congressman Sestak attends Delaware County Police Chief’s Association 78th Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers
(January 25, 2008) Congressman Sestak Awards $1.25 Million in funding to Cheyney University Funding included in the FY2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Improves infrastructure of Science and Technology building
(January 25, 2008) Congressman Sestak Holds College Affordability Summit
(January 23, 2008) Congressman Sestak Announces Federal Funding for Local Projects
(January 23, 2008) Rep. Sestak: SCHIP Will Help Provide Economic Stimulus to Working Families
(January 21, 2008) Congressman Sestak commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(January 19, 2008) Labor Issues are the Focus of Advisory Committee Convened by Congressman Sestak
(January 16, 2008) Congressman Sestak Votes to Provide Greater Business Aid to Veterans
(January 16, 2008) Congressman Sestak Concerned About Presidential Veto of National Defense Authorization Act
(January 8, 2008) Congressman Sestak Convenes Meetings for Local Government Leaders Municipal meetings focus on federal appropriations process, acquisition of project funding

December 2007

(December 19, 2007) Congressman Sestak: “Omnibus Package Supports Important American Priorities for Our Troops, Veterans; Increases Funding for Education, Health Care, and Homeland Security”
(December 19, 2007) Congressman Sestak: “Passage of the AMT Patch Secures Tax Relief for America’s Hard-Working Middle Class.”
(December 13, 2007) Congressman Sestak: “Passage of National Defense Authorization Act Will Protect our Troops and Provide Greater Support for our Veterans”
(December 7, 2007) Congressman Sestak Updates League of Women Voters on Pressing National Issues
(December 6, 2007) Congressman Sestak: “Passage of Comprehensive Energy Independence and Security Legislation is Essential to Our Future”
(December 3, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak hosts Business Procurement Summit

November 2007

October 2007

September 2007

(September 30, 2007) Congressman Sestak Attends 2007 Buddy Walk to Benefit Children with Down Syndrome Speaks about importance of improving health care access for children
(September 28, 2007) Rep. Sestak Votes to Enhance Venture Capital and Angel Network Access to Small Business Owners
(September 27, 2007) Congressman Sestak: A Momentous Day for Students and Families Struggling to Pay for College
(September 27, 2007) Congressman Sestak Meets Davidson Scholarship Winner Janet Song15-year-old Methacton High School student developed an early cancer screening test, earning $25,000 scholarship
(September 26, 2007) Congressman Sestak Backs Childhood Cancer LegislationThe Representative calls on Congress to address this growing incidence
(September 26, 2007) Rep. Sestak Keeps Promise to Expand Health Insurance Coverage to Low-Income ChildrenThe bi-partisan legislation will be sent to the President to be signed into law
(September 25, 2007) Representative Sestak Votes to Expand Economic Sanctions Against Iran
(September 25, 2007) Congressman Sestak’s HEROS Act passes on House Floor Legislation will make permanent financial aid relief to students who are active duty military personnel
(September 24, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds District's first Veterans SummitTopics discussed included Veterans Health Care, Benefits and Insurance, Education and Business Opportunities
(September 21, 2007) Congressman Sestak Receives Assurance that FAA Airspace Redesign Will Not Proceed Until GAO Study is Completed and Reviewed
(September 21, 2007) Congressman Sestak Honors Prisoners of War and Citizens Missing in Action
(September 20, 2007) Rep. Sestak Supports Sweeping, Bi-Partisan Drug Safety Legislation
(September 19, 2007) Congressman Sestak Votes for Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act
(September 19, 2007) Congressman Sestak Votes to Amend “Supervisor” Definition Under National Labor Relations ActThe RESPECT Act passed in Committee and will be brought to House Floor
(September 18, 2007) Rep. Sestak: The Expanding American Homeownership Act Will Support First-Time and Higher Risk Borrowers
(September 16, 2007) Congressman Sestak Addresses Statewide Fire Police Association
(September 15, 2007) Congressman Sestak Prays for Safety and Strength of Nation's Servicemen and Women
(September 14, 2007) Rep. Sestak: Honest Leadership, Open Government Act will Strengthen Congressional Accountability and Transparency
(September 14, 2007) Congressman Sestak Encourages Conestoga High School Seniors to Become Actively Engaged in Public Service
(September 13, 2007) Rep. Sestak Urges for Support of CHAMP Act; Stresses importance of SCHIP Reauthorization The federal SCHIP program is set expire on September 30
(September 11, 2007) SESTAK, REILLY, LENTZ, RAYMOND, AND WHALEN COORDINATE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS FAA AIRSPACE REDESIGN
(September 10, 2007) Rep. Sestak: Gen. Petraeus & Amb. Crocker Testimonies Fail to Provide Comprehensive Approach for Iraq Solution
(September 9, 2007) Representative Sestak speaks at 230th Anniversary Celebration of Brandywine Battle Presents statement to be placed into Congressional Record and requested Presidential Citation
(September 9, 2007) Representative Sestak speaks at 230th Anniversary Celebration of Brandywine Battle Presents statement to be placed into Congressional Record and requested Presidential Citation
(September 7, 2007) Congressman Sestak Fulfills Promise to Make College More Affordable, Raises Award for Federal Pell Grant ScholarshipsThe President has indicated he will sign bill into law
(September 7, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Supports Modernization and Revision of Outdated Patent Reform Law
(September 7, 2007) Representative Sestak Encouraged by EPA Decision to Review TCE Risk Assessment Standards
(September 5, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak continues fight over FAA’s Airspace Redesign following Record of Decision

August 2007

July 2007

June 2007

(June 25, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds Health Care SummitTopics discussed included the accessibility, affordability, and quality of our health care system
(June 24, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Visits Local Organizations Over the Weekend
(June 23, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds 4th Congress at Your Corner Program in Devon
(June 21, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Supports Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
(June 4, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds 4th “Congress on Your Corner” Event at Maris Grove Retirement Community
(June 2, 2007) Congressman Sestak Serves on NAACP’s “Forum on Racial Tension in Schools”
(June 2, 2007) Congressman Sestak Speaks at Williamson Free School
(June 2, 2007) Congressman Sestak Visits School in Rose Valley, Reads to Students
(June 1, 2007) Congressman Sestak Speaks to Chester County Groups

May 2007

April 2007

March 2007

February 2007

(February 27, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds Mental Health Parity Forum
(February 26, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds Education Summit with Local Educators, Students, and Concerned Citizens; Joe to Issue Report Summarizing Event
(February 25, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Attends YMCA Pancake Breakfast for Teens
(February 24, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Addresses Organization of Chinese Americans’ New Year Event
(February 16, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Votes for Bipartisan Small Business Tax Relief Act
(February 16, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Votes for Iraq Resolution and Renews Call for Redeploying Out of Iraq by End of 2007
(February 13, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Co-sponsors Bipartisan Resolution Honoring the NAACP
(February 13, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Delivers Opening Remarks on House Floor During Iraq Debate
(February 12, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Holds Education Summit with Local Educators, Students, and Concerned Citizens
(February 9, 2007) Joe Holds Public Meeting on FAA’s Airspace Redesign and Airport Expansion
(February 8, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Meets with Purple Heart Recipient to Discuss Needs of Veterans
(February 8, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Submits Binding Legislation that Sets the End of 2007 for Our Redeployment from Iraq
(February 8, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak to Host a Public Meeting on the FAA’s Proposed Airspace Redesign and Airport Expansion
(February 8, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Casts Bipartisan Vote to Explore Hydrogen Fuel Production
(February 5, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Releases Statement on President Bush's Budget Proposal
(February 2, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Attends the 7th Congressional District Service Academy Nomination Ceremony
(February 1, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Cosponsors Legislation to Require Lobbyists to Disclose Contributions
(February 1, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak to Attend the 7th Congressional District Service Academy Nomination Ceremony

January 2007

(January 31, 2007) Joe Votes for Vital Funding Priorities, While Placing Fiscal House in Order
(January 30, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Announces on House Floor He Will Offer Legislation that Sets the End of 2007 for Our Redeployment from Iraq
(January 30, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak to Host a Public Meeting on the FAA’s Proposed Airspace Redesign and Airport Expansion
(January 27, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Speaks to the Darby Creek Valley Association’s Annual Meeting
(January 25, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak, a Former Fire Marshal, Visits the Ridley Park Fire Station
(January 25, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Speaks to St. Francis Over 50 Club
(January 25, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Hand Delivers Letters to Haverford High School Students
(January 24, 2007) Joe Holds Meeting with the Deputy Secretary of Transportation on FAA Airspace Redesign and Airport Expansion
(January 23, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Releases Statement on President Bush's State of the Union
(January 23, 2007) Once Again, Congressman Joe Sestak Cosponsors and Votes to Strengthen Ethics Rules in Congress
(January 23, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Named to Third Committee, Small Business
(January 21, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Attends Breakfast Honoring the Chadds Ford Historical Society
(January 21, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Attends Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit the Brookhaven Town Watch Organization
(January 20, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Honors Eagle Scout Recipient Adam James Decker
(January 18, 2007) Joe Sestak: “I Fully Support Usage of the V-22 Osprey”
(January 18, 2007) Joe Holds Fourth Meeting on FAA Airspace Redesign and Airport Expansion Since Election; Joe to Present a Briefing Report/Action Plan Next Week and will Hold a Meeting with the Deputy Secretary of Transportation
(January 16, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Save Housing Program for Seniors
(January 13, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Celebrates Martin Luther King Holiday in the District
(January 12, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Returns to District After Concluding Week in Washington by Working on His Four Pillars of National Security
(January 10, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Releases Statement on President Bush’s Proposal for More Troops
(January 9, 2007) Congressman Joe Sestak Named to Influential House Education and Labor Committee
(January 4, 2007) Congressman-elect Sestak Appointed to House Armed Services Committee
(January 4, 2007) 110th Congress Takes Office

Must-Reads

Congressman Joe Sestak hosts Business Procurement Summit
December 3, 2007
Congressman Joe Sestak Holds District's first Veterans Summit Topics discussed included Veterans Health Care, Benefits and Insurance, Education and Business Opportunities
September 24, 2007
Congressman Joe Sestak Holds Health Care Summit Topics discussed included the accessibility, affordability, and quality of our health care system
June 25, 2007

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