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WASHINGTON — “This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
A decision by the Justice Department to forgo an investigation into whether the state violated federal laws by ordering nursing homes to accept residents treated for COVID-19 in a hospital has drawn criticism and questions from area lawmakers.
WILKES-BARRE (WOLF) — A decision by the Department of Justice will not open an investigation into how Pennsylvania handled nursing homes during the pandemic.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally declined to investigate nursing homes policies in New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan that led to thousands of senior citizens needlessly dying throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Republicans’ calls for a hearing into an extensive backlog of veterans’ requests for records on military burials, employment screening and other matters have been met with silence by the chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, New York Democrat.
U.S. Rep. Fred Keller, R-Kreamer, will hold a telephone town hall meeting Monday, July 26.
The event, set to begin at 7:30 p.m., will allow constituents to call the congressman with questions and learn updates on legislative issues.
The public can livestream the event at https://keller.house.gov/live or call in at 866-641-6837.
Kreamer resident Aaron Bryan Ulrich was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a celebration held in June at the Middlecreek Fair Grounds.
WILKES-BARRE — In response to growing concerns over the lack of access to vital military service records and benefits, U.S. Rep. Fred Keller this week hosted a roundtable discussion with local Veterans Affairs (VA) officials to highlight his legislative efforts and identify avenues for continued cooperation to improve the quality and accessibility of services for local veterans.
WILLIAMSPORT — James Scott believes anyone who served in the U.S. military should be eligible for veterans health insurance, regardless of whether they meet current eligibility criteria.