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Casey, Fetterman Applaud Nomination of Eric G. Olshan as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced that President Joe Biden has nominated Eric G. Olshan to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators play an essential role in recommending to the White House U.S. Attorney candidates with the commitment to equal justice, legal experience, and integrity necessary to serve the Commonwealth. “Eric Olshan’s vast and deep experience

March 20, 2023

Fetterman to Open Pittsburgh Regional Office

PITTSBURGH, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s office today announced that it would open a Pittsburgh regional office at 310 Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh. The office will open to the public in early April. “Our team is proud to open another office to serve the people of Pennsylvania, this time in Pittsburgh,” said Joe Pierce, Senator Fetterman’s State Director. “This location will provide top services to the people of southwestern

March 16, 2023

Fetterman Submits Statement for the Record, Questions Norfolk Southern CEO at EPW Hearing on Train Derailment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman submitted a statement for the record and multiple questions to remotely participate in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s hearing on Protecting Public Health and the Environment in the Wake of the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment and Chemical Release in East Palestine, Ohio. Senator Fetterman’s full statement can be found here, and a video of Committee Chair Tom Carper reading part of

March 9, 2023

Sens. Casey, Fetterman Urge USDA, EPA to Address Concerns of Farmers & Agricultural Producers Near Darlington Twp & East Palestine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on Wednesday sent a letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to address the concerns of farmers and agricultural producers in and around the Norfolk Southern derailment site in East Palestine and Darlington Township. The Senators requested that USDA and EPA deploy

March 8, 2023

Fetterman to Open Wilkes-Barre Regional Office

WILKES-BARRE, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s office today announced that it would open a Wilkes-Barre regional office in the Stegmaier Federal Office Building in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The office will open to the public in early April. “Our Pennsylvania team is proud to have added a Wilkes-Barre office to our other open locations. We’re thrilled to expand our state services to northeastern Pennsylvania with this office and look forward

March 7, 2023

Fetterman’s Office Launches New Portal For Appropriations Requests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s office on Thursday announced that they are accepting fiscal year 2024 appropriations requests. The Senator’s team launched an online portal for submission which is live on his website and can be found here. The new system for appropriations requests further builds on Sen. Fetterman’s commitment to serving Pennsylvania and bringing home funding for projects across the commonwealth. Fetterman recently announced a new office in

March 2, 2023

Statement from Senator John Fetterman’s Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s Communications Director, Joe Calvello, on Monday afternoon released the following statement: “We don’t have a lot to update folks with since there’s no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery. “He is visiting with staff and family daily, and his staff are keeping him updated on Senate business

February 28, 2023

Fetterman Opens Erie Regional Office

ERIE, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s office today announced the opening of their Erie regional office in the Western District of Pennsylvania United States Courthouse. Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Mike Kelly also have offices in this federal building. “Our team is proud to share we opened our Erie office last week. Erie is one of John’s favorite cities in our Commonwealth, a hub of manufacturing and the

February 23, 2023

Sens. Casey and Fetterman Press EPA, NTSB Following East Palestine Train Derailment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and J.D. Vance (R-OH) sent joint letters to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) pressing the agencies over the train derailment in East Palestine, OH. In the letter to the EPA, the Senators pressed the EPA on its plan to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for releasing hazardous materials into the air and water. In addition, the Senators

February 15, 2023

Fetterman Votes To Confirm President Biden’s Historic 100th Judge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today voted to confirm three judicial nominees and advance the nomination of one more. The Senate to date has confirmed over 100 judges during President Joe Biden’s administration. “It was an honor to cast my votes to confirm these judges, who are part of the most qualified and diverse slate of judicial appointments in history and will help deliver more balance and

February 15, 2023

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