Search
Close this search box.

Pennsylvania Ave.: Central Pa. Members Of Congress Returning From Washington To Respond To Flooding; Will Miss Joint Session Of Congress

You can read the story here.

In the late morning, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, a Republican, released a statement that he was heading back to his 11th district, where hundreds of thousands were evacuated because of expected flooding from the Susquehanna River. The Morning Call has all the details of regions impacted by the intense rainfall.

U.S. Rep. Tim Holden, a Democrat, is also on his way out of Washington, going straight to the emergency command center in Harrisburg, his office said. Thousands have been evacuated in Harrisburg and one man died in Dauphin County, which are part of Holden’s 17th district.

Word is that Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Marinowhose northeastern 10th district is also at risk, left as well. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Pittswho represents Lancaster Country where two people have died, is also returning home tonight missing the speech.

Democrat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is leaving immediately after the speech. Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is also staying, but spoke to FEMA in the afternoon and plans to visit flooded sites Friday.

Email:
  • Do you agree that ByteDance should be forced to divest TikTok?


    • Yes. It's a national security risk. (60%)
    • No. It's an app used by millions and poses no threat. (40%)
    • What's ByteDance? (0%)

    Total Voters: 30

    Loading ... Loading ...
Continue to Browser

PoliticsPA

To install tap and choose
Add to Home Screen