FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 22, 2010
Contact: Liz Rhoads, Communications Director
570-660-8412
Derk Criticizes Carney for his Vote on the Senate Health Care Bill
Today, Commissioner Malcolm Derk strongly criticized Chris Carney for his support of the Senate-passed health care bill.
“The people of Northeastern and Central PA do not want this $940 billion government takeover bill. This legislation will not lower premiums for working families, will not bend the cost curve, but will allow for tax-payer financed abortions. Chris Carney says he is pro-life; his vote on this legislation says otherwise,” Malcolm Derk said. “Chris Carney even had the opportunity to support a bipartisan amendment that would stop tax-payer funded abortions. He voted no.” (more…)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2010
Contact: Liz Rhoads, Communications Director
570-660-8412
Derk calls on Carney to return Rangel’s Contributions
SELINSGROVE, PA – Tonight, 10th District Congressional Candidate Malcolm Derk called on Chris Carney to return $21,000 in campaign contributions that he has received from Charles Rangel.
Rangel, Chairman of the influential tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, was recently admonished by the House Ethics Committee for participating in corporate-funded trips to the Caribbean. According to the Politico newspaper, the House Ethics Committee is continuing to investigate Rangel over his use of a New York City rent-controlled apartment and allegations that he raised money for a research center using taxpayer funded official Congressional stationary. (more…)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2010
Contact: Liz Rhoads, Communications Director
570-660-8412
Derk for Congress Launches Moneybomb on the Anniversary of the $787 Billion Stimulus Vote
SELINSGROVE, PA – Derk for Congress is launching a 72 hour Moneybomb over President’s Day Weekend to coincide with the one year anniversary of the $787 billion stimulus vote. Malcolm Derk strongly opposes this type of reckless spending and is giving voters an opportunity to show how they feel about it. Derk is the only candidate who has experience balancing government budgets without raising taxes and has voted against corporate bailouts.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2010
Contact: Liz Rhoads, Communications Director
570-660-8412
Carney Inconsistent with Debt Limit Vote
SELINSGROVE, PA – On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1065, which would raise the federal debt limit by $1.9 trillion dollars. This measure would increase the overall debt of the United States to approximately $14.3 trillion. While Chris Carney voted against this legislation, the resolution passed by a vote of 217-212.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2010
Contact: Liz Rhoads, Communications Director
570-660-8412
Derk Calls for Greater Action to Reduce the National Debt
SELINSGROVE, PA – Snyder County Commissioner Malcolm Derk applauded President Obama for announcing his intentions to reduce the national debt; however, Derk said it is not enough.
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