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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Philadelphia County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,140,102 in grants for economic development projects in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

By East Montgomery Times | Jan 20, 2025

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Montgomery County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,098,779 in grants for economic development projects in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

By East Montgomery Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Congressman Dwight Evans shares updates on jobs, healthcare, and tribute

By East Montgomery Times | Dec 13, 2024

Congressman Dwight Evans recently posted about employment opportunities in Philadelphia with USPS and voiced concerns over healthcare plans under the incoming administration while advocating for existing protections.

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Congressman Dwight Evans addresses economic and veteran issues in recent tweets

By East Montgomery Times | Dec 10, 2024

In recent posts dated December 9-10, Congressman Dwight Evans addressed concerns about tariff impacts and potential cuts to veterans' benefits while critiquing aspects of a conservative agenda he finds unpopular.

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Congressman Dwight Evans highlights key issues in recent tweets

By East Montgomery Times | Dec 5, 2024

In recent tweets by Congressman Dwight Evans from early December of this year (2024), he addressed Medicare enrollment deadlines for Philadelphia residents and celebrated legislative achievements related to job creation and healthcare cost reduction.

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Congressman Dwight Evans shares updates on Medicare enrollment and Thanksgiving greetings

By East Montgomery Times | Nov 28, 2024

Congressman Dwight Evans updated constituents on Medicare enrollment deadlines and shared Thanksgiving wishes via social media posts dated November 27-28, 2024

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Congressman Dwight Evans addresses healthcare and economic policies in recent tweets

By East Montgomery Times | Nov 26, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 25-26, Congressman Dwight Evans discussed healthcare affordability with capped insulin costs and critiqued economic strategies labeled as "#Trumpflation."

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Congressman Dwight Evans praises Sen. Bob Casey's commitment

By East Montgomery Times | Nov 25, 2024

Congressman Dwight Evans expressed appreciation for Senator Bob Casey through tweets on November 23 and November 25, highlighting their collaboration and acknowledging Casey's dedication to public service

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Congressman Dwight Evans comments on SEPTA support and economic outlook

By East Montgomery Times | Nov 22, 2024

Congressman Dwight Evans discusses important issues affecting southeastern Pennsylvania through tweets dated November 22, 2024.

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Congressman Dwight Evans shares thoughts on leadership and social issues

By East Montgomery Times | Nov 20, 2024

Congressman Dwight Evans recently highlighted key political endorsements and social concerns via Twitter posts dated November 19-20, 2024.

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Congressman Dwight Evans discusses Medicare town hall and calls for ethics transparency

By East Montgomery Times | Nov 19, 2024

Congressman Dwight Evans has announced an upcoming Medicare town hall and internship opportunities while addressing ethical concerns related to Representative Matt Gaetz's report release by the House Ethics Committee as per his tweets from...

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FOIA Request Sent to Montgomery County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By East Montgomery Times | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Montgomery County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Philadelphia County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By East Montgomery Times | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Philadelphia County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Dean votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By East Montgomery Times | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Montgomery County in 2021

By East Montgomery Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Montgomery County received $1.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Philadelphia County rise or fall in 2021?

By East Montgomery Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Philadelphia County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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154 Philadelphia County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By East Montgomery Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Philadelphia County received $5,888,832 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Bucks County receive in 2021?

By East Montgomery Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Bucks County received $1,103,548 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Montgomery County farmers in 2021 reached $687,385

By East Montgomery Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Montgomery County received $687,385 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Delaware County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East Montgomery Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Delaware County received $130,471 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.