The United States spends more on healthcare than any other nation in the world, yet nearly 50 million people are without...
Between 1969 and 2000, high school completion rates have dropped by 30 percent.
Access to reliable, affordable energy is vital to the success of the United States economy and our global security.
Fighting for the creation of new jobs and to protecting existing jobs must be our number one priority.
The resources we committed to Iraq have hamstrung our efforts to combat terrorism in Afghanistan and around the globe.
Social Security is a promise made to all generations of Americans — a promise Manan Trivedi intends to keep.
"Manan Trivedi will bring unique qualities to Washington," said Senator Casey. "As a doctor and a veteran, his experience will be helpful to Pennsylvania and the nation as the health care law is implemented and as we work to protect our troops and keep our promises to our veterans."
"Here in our community we know what's really going on we know that many of our neighbors are out of work, and those lucky enough to still have a job are often being asked to work longer hours for less pay while living in fear that they might be the next to be laid off," Trivedi said. "That is why the number one priority for anyone who wants to represent Pennsylvania's 6th District must be to fight for the creation of new jobs and to protect existing jobs."
"I'm honored to announce Democracy for America's endorsement of a progressive champion who will move us forward - Manan Trivedi." said Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America. "Manan has been a soldier and doctor and he has the strength of experience to stand up for the people of his district against corporate lobbyists in Washington."
This week, the Heritage Foundation, of self-proclaimed "conservative policy research and analysis" and favorite of the Republican party, announced the entitlements piece of their "Solutions for America." It includes radical proposals for Social Security that would have serious consequences for all those who have spent their lives working hard and putting in their time and expect Social Security to be there when their families need it most. One week after his opponent was fundraising with John Boehner, Manan Trivedi is asking Congressman Jim Gerlach: do you agree with your party leaders and conservative groups and believe that raising the retirement age is an option for Social Security?
"Today, our nation took an important step in the right direction toward ending the war in Iraq, a war that never should have been started. As a Navy combat surgeon, I was one of the first men across the border from Kuwait when the invasion began. That was seven years ago. So on this day I watched with great pride as our service men and women began their journey home."
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