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Health Analyst: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ could lead to ‘tremendous loss’ of jobs, higher drug costs for Newtown seniors

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 19, 2024

Sally Pipes, president of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), said the price controls put on drugs, specifically the small molecule drugs, under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to seniors being unable to afford or access medications they need, as well as lead to the loss of industry jobs across the state.

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Health Analyst: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ could lead to ‘tremendous loss’ of jobs, higher drug costs for Langhorne seniors

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 19, 2024

Sally Pipes, president of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), said the price controls put on drugs, specifically the small molecule drugs, under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to seniors being unable to afford or access medications they need, as well as lead to the loss of industry jobs across the state.

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Congressman secures federal funds for firefighter equipment upgrades

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 19, 2024

LANGHORNE, PA – Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced today that he has secured $130,727.27 in federal funding for the Bensalem Township Fire Rescue Department through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

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New law mandates annual meetings between health department and nursing homes

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 18, 2024

A bipartisan effort led by state Representatives Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) has resulted in Governor Josh Shapiro signing House Bill 1853 into law today.

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Congressional Ukraine Caucus issues statement on conclusion of 2024 NATO summit

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 17, 2024

Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Mike Quigley (IL-5), and Joe Wilson (SC-2) released a statement on the conclusion of the 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Washington, DC.

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Bensalem Township secures PENNVEST funding for water main replacement

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 17, 2024

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New PA Tax Credit Law Supports Workforce Development Through Educational Savings

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 17, 2024

HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Bucks County in week ending July 13?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 17, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bucks County in week ending July 13?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bucks County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lower Bucks Today area weekly mass times

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Lower Bucks Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Fitzpatrick condemns attempted assassination of President Trump at rally

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 13, 2024

Political violence has no justification or place in America—against anyone, for any reason, at any time. While we are immensely grateful President Trump was not seriously injured and commend the swift actions of our first responders, law enforcement agents, and medical personnel, we are heartbroken and devastated by the senseless and tragic loss of an innocent bystander’s life and the serious injury of at least one other person.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bucks County in week ending July 6?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bucks County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan bill introduced aiming at national teacher shortage through federal work-study funds

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 11, 2024

On July 11, 2024, Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with Representatives Jason Crow (CO-6), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-5), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5), introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the national teacher shortage. The Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act seeks to allow Federal Work-Study funds to cover costs associated with participating in teacher and principal residency programs. These programs have been shown to improve teacher demand, quality, and retention without adding costs to taxpayers.

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Bipartisan resolution introduced recognizing journeyman lineworkers

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-38) and Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1), led more than 155 members of the House of Representatives in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

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Bipartisan coalition urges vote on congressional stock trading ban

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Jared Golden (ME-2) led a bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers today, urging House Leadership to bring forward a vote on legislation that would prohibit members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Bucks County in week ending July 6?

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 8, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Bucks County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Bucks County in week ending July 6

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bucks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lower Bucks Today area weekly mass times

By Lower Bucks Today | Jul 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Lower Bucks Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.