Representative Joe Sestak | Representing the 7th District of Pennsylvania

Congressman Sestak Votes to Maintain Access to Health Care for Seniors, Military Families

November 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted to ensure seniors and service members retain access to high quality care in Medicare and TRICARE – the Department of Defense civilian health plan – by averting significant cuts to physicians that will otherwise take effect under existing law. H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act, which passed the House of Representatives by the vote of 243 – 183, permanently reforms the Medicare payment system by repealing a 21% cut in payments to doctors scheduled to take place in January. The bill replaces it with a more stable system that will avoid disruptions for seniors and their doctors. Without this action by Congress, this cut would significantly limit seniors’ ability to access medical care.  »

Congressman Sestak Voices Support for Defense Department’s Fort Hood Review

November 19, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voiced his strong support for the Pentagon review of the Fort Hood shooting announced by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. The review will be headed by Admiral Vernon Clark, former Chief of Naval Operations and former Secretary of the Army Togo West. According to Secretary Gates, the review will try to find gaps in procedures for identifying service members who could pose threats to others.   »

Congressman Sestak Speaks at Wall Street Journals Forum of World’s Top CEOs

November 17, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC – Addressing more than 100 of the world’s top CEOs, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) outlined critical improvements needed to prepare our next generation for economy prosperity. Congressman Sestak spoke at The Wall Street Journal CEO Council forum Rebuilding Global Prosperity, which was convened to develop an urgent action plan for ensuring long-term global prosperity, with an emphasis on the shared responsibility of business and government. He focused specifically on training our workforce for the high-value manufacturing jobs for the 21st century, such as green energy technology. »

Congressman Sestak Addresses Philadelphia Dialogue Forum

November 16, 2009

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) served as the featured speaker Sunday at the Philadelphia Dialogue Forum’s (PDF’s) Sixth Annual Friendship and Dialogue Dinner. A crowd of more than 150 attended the event hosted at the Hilton Philadelphia by PDF, which has the primary goal of building understanding, acceptance and trust amongst communities by promoting dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims. The group’s members believe all faith groups share a common inner core and, through dialogue, common grounds can be discovered.  »

Congressman Sestak Responds to Announced Prosecution of Al Qaeda Terrorists

November 13, 2009

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) expressed his continuing support for the Administration’s pledge to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by January, 2010. In response to the announcement that Khalid Sheik Mohammed -- the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks -- and four co-defendants will be tried in federal court in New York instead of a military commission, the Congressman issued the following statement: »

Congressman Sestak Addresses Swine Flu Prevention at Delco Elementary School

November 12, 2009

FOLCROFT, PA - Joined by two businesses that manufacture antibacterial products and are based in the community, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) spoke to students from first through fifth grades at the Delcroft School about simple steps they can take to prevent the spread of disease including swine flu. At the event, the Folcroft companies presented supplies of their products to the Southeast Delco School District. The Bullen Companies provided its instant hand sanitizer, which is proven to kill the H1N1 virus (also known as swine flu), and can be used repeatedly throughout the day without causing dry skin because of a special formula that does not contain as much alcohol as traditional hand sanitizers. LithChem contributed the dispensers it manufactured to distribute the hand sanitizers.  »

Congressman Sestak joins in Veterans Day Weekend Events, Honors Sacrifice and Service

November 11, 2009

MEDIA, PA - Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07), who spent 31 years in the U.S. Navy, joined Veteran constituents from throughout the Seventh District for the 50th Annual Media Veterans Day Parade. In meeting and recognizing Veterans today and this past weekend, the Congressman, a former 3-Star Admiral and the highest ranking former military officer to serve in Congress, spoke of the duty of all Americans to honor the brave men and women who wore the cloth of this nation. Congressman Sestak also pointed out that we must acknowledge not only the sacrifices our veterans have made, but also the challenges they face upon returning home.  »

Congressman Sestak Honors those who Served at Chester County Boy Scouts Breakfast

November 11, 2009

EAST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP - Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) kicked off his Veterans Day events addressing an audience committed to service at the Chester County Council Boy Scouts of America Veterans Day Recognition Breakfast at the Sheraton Hotel in Frazer. The event included breakfast for the 150 Scouts, family members, and Veterans in attendance. Also in attendance were Drs. Vince and Vance Moss, identical twins, who are former Eagle Scouts, civil air patrol cadets and U.S. Army reservists, and doctors in New Jersey who have been featured in numerous print and media articles and television features as well as being chosen ABC’s persons of the week in February 2008. The Congressman spoke to scouts, their families and local Veterans about the importance of service to their nation and remembering the legacy of those dedicated to protecting our country.  »

Congressman Sestak Delivers Keynote Address at Community Interfaith Tribute to Veterans

November 8, 2009

BALA CYNWYD, PA – For the second year in a row, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) shared memories with fellow veterans and delivered an address as the keynote speaker of the Community Interfaith Tribute to Veterans held this year at the United Methodist Church of Bala Cynwyd.  »

Congressman Sestak Proposes Initiative to Address Medical Care of Incarcerated Veterans, Including by Veterans Courts

November 8, 2009

MEDIA, PA – As we approach Veterans Day and our newest Veterans return from Iraq and Afghanistan with increasing instances of brain injuries and stress disorders, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) wrote to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, General Eric Shinseki, to address how our legal and medical systems can better collaborate to support those Veterans who may find themselves incarcerated as a result of service-related injuries and impairments.  »