Latest News and Press Releases

Latest News and Press Releases

January 2009

(January 1, 2009) GEAR UP Architect Responds to Death of Pell Grant Creator

December 2008

(December 23, 2008) Fattah Takes Local Paper To Task on Blatant Misinformation
(December 12, 2008) A Single Educational Investment; A Double Return
(December 11, 2008) PENNSYLVANIA LAWMAKER VOTES YES TO SUPPORT AUTO INDUSTRY
(December 11, 2008) PENNSYLVANIA LAWMAKER CALLS ON SENATE COLLEAGUES TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF AMERICA’S WORKERS

November 2008

(November 24, 2008) Rep. Fattah Lauds New Obama Economic Team, Promises Close Cooperation With Domestic Advisor Melody Barnes
(November 20, 2008) PENNSYLVANIA LAWMAKER SAYS SAVING AUTO INDUSTRY MUST BE A PRIORITY
(November 19, 2008) Mourning the Death of Carol Ann Campbell
(November 19, 2008) Chairman of the Congressional Urban Caucus Supports Mayors in Pursuit of Bailout Funds
(November 13, 2008) Fattah Supports Mayor’s Budget Efforts

October 2008

(October 27, 2008) Casey, Specter, Nutter, Fattah, Schwartz, Brady Speak out Against USDA Decision to Cut Philly School Meal Program
(October 3, 2008) Rep. Fattah on Economic Stabilization Vote

September 2008

(September 29, 2008) Justice Report Echoes Congressional Call for Special Prosecutor into Dismissal of U.S. Attorneys
(September 24, 2008) Rep. Fattah: Step Up FBI Probe of Mortgage Fraud
(September 15, 2008) Fattah Statement on GEAR UP Counselor’s Murder

August 2008

(August 12, 2008) Congressman Fattah Wins ‘Best of Congress’ Award for Support of Working Families

July 2008

(July 28, 2008) Rep. Fattah Salutes Ben Franklin Technology
(July 9, 2008) Child Welfare Advocate Lends a Hand to Foster Care Children
(July 2, 2008) Fattah Announces GEAR UP Grant to Start 1,700 Philadelphia Students on Path to College

June 2008

(June 27, 2008) Fattah, Nutter Commit to CORE Philly’s Future
(June 26, 2008) Lead Congressional Member on Hand Gun Amicus Brief Responds to Supreme Court Ruling
(June 24, 2008) Fattah Tax Credit Plan to Spur Growth of College Scholarship Trusts
(June 21, 2008) Rep. Fattah Offers Nation’s Mayors Good News On Energy Efficiency Block Grants
(June 19, 2008) Southeastern Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation Announces $2.45 Million Grant for SEPTA Hybrid Buses
(June 19, 2008) Congressman Fattah Leads Bipartisan Effort on Child Welfare Reform
(June 3, 2008) Congressman Fattah, Mayor Nutter Salute GEAR UP Grads at Rally

May 2008

(May 27, 2008) Fattah - Education Lawmaker Keynotes at College Retention Conference

April 2008

(April 16, 2008) Congressman Fattah Extends Best Wishes to His Senate Colleague
(April 16, 2008) Presidential Candidates Join Governors in Support of a White House Conference on Children and Youth
(April 10, 2008) Fattah Lauds Mayor, Council for Gun Safety Laws

March 2008

February 2008

(February 27, 2008) Congressman Fattah Advocates on Behalf of America’s Children
(February 14, 2008) FATTAH AND PORTER URGE NEXT PRESIDENT TO MAKE CHILDREN A PRIORITY
(February 12, 2008) Congressman Fattah Supports First Step In Addressing Foreclosure Crisis
(February 11, 2008) Statement by Congressman Fattah on the Passing of Congressman Tom Lantos

January 2008

(January 30, 2008) CONGRESSIONAL URBAN CAUCUS NAMES VICE CHAIR
(January 28, 2008) More is Less: The President’s Final State of the Union Address
(January 23, 2008) Seven Young Competitors Challenge Rep. Fattah at MLK Family Chess Day
(January 14, 2008) Launching “40 Days of Nonviolence” in Philadelphia
(January 11, 2008) Pennsylvania Representative Leads Congressional Effort to Uphold Local Handgun Ban

December 2007

(December 20, 2007) Rep. Fattah Welcomes Unisys Back to Philadelphia
(December 10, 2007) Fattah Joins Specter to Launch $2.7 Million Fish Ladder
(December 3, 2007) Rep. Fattah Mourns Educator John D. Skief: ‘A Life with Much to Celebrate’

November 2007

(November 29, 2007) Rep. Fattah: To Fight Crime We Must Empower Citizens, Add Police Resources and Improve Life Chances for All
(November 16, 2007) CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL URBAN CAUCUS URGES THE PRESIDENT TO CALL FOR A MORATORIUM ON HOME FORECLOSURES
(November 13, 2007) SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI APPOINTS CONGRESSMAN FATTAH TO HEAD URBAN CAUCUS
(November 9, 2007) Fattah Issues Statement on Writers’ Strike
(November 9, 2007) Congressman Fattah Commends Salvation Army for Booth Manor II, Keeps Fighting for Seniors Housing

October 2007

(October 19, 2007) Congratulations to Our Newest Cardinal!
(October 18, 2007) Letter to the Editor -- Fattah Tells Daily News: Don’t Be So Pessimistic on Fighting Poverty
(October 18, 2007) Administration Anesthetized to Ailments of Nation’s Children
(October 10, 2007) Rep. Fattah Salutes O.V. Catto: a Philadelphia Renaissance Man, Forgotten No Longer
(October 3, 2007) BILLIONS DIRECTED TO BAGHDAD... BILLIONS REJECTED FOR CHILDREN

September 2007

(September 27, 2007) Rep. Fattah Salutes Bono: Today’s Award ‘Adds Luster, Prestige to Liberty Medal Itself’
(September 27, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH APPLAUDS SENATE HATE CRIMES VOTE
(September 26, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH VOTES TO SUPPORT ARMY GENERAL
(September 25, 2007) 10 MILLION CHILDREN MUST BE GIVEN A CHANCE
(September 18, 2007) Congressman Fattah Applauds ‘Safer Streets‘
(September 18, 2007) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TOLD TO APOLOGIZE TO THE FAMILY OF CORETTA SCOTT KING
(September 17, 2007) MEDIA ADVISORY: CONGRESSMAN FATTAH AND JUDGE GREG MATHIS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF CHILD POVERTY

August 2007

(August 8, 2007) Rep. Fattah Celebrates CORE Philly Day ‘07 with New Trust Fund, $300,000 Donation
(August 2, 2007) COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM GEAR UP ADVANCES WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
(August 1, 2007) Rep. Fattah Applauds UN Peacekeepers, Congressional Action as Hope for Darfur

July 2007

(July 27, 2007) PHILADELPHIA LAWMAKER SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF FARM BILL
(July 10, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH JOINS WITH MAYORS IN CALL FOR REPEAL OF TIAHRT AMENDMENT

June 2007

(June 18, 2007) Jazz Host Bob Perkins, “B.P. with G.M.,” Receives Congressional Honor from Fattah

May 2007

(May 25, 2007) NEW LEGISLATION WILL ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN
(May 24, 2007) Testimony of Congressman Chaka Fattah To SEPTA Board on Proposed Fare Increases
(May 22, 2007) Congressman Chaka Fattah Co-Chairs National Summit on America’s Children
(May 17, 2007) STUDENTS DESERVE AND GET THEIR OWN BILL OF RIGHTS
(May 11, 2007) Statement by New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg: Thanks to Rep. Fattah for Opposing Rule to Restrict Law Enforcement on Illegal Guns
(May 10, 2007) Rep. Fattah Battles Illegal Guns, Joins Nation’s Mayors Against Harmful U.S. Rule
(May 3, 2007) Fattah, Reynolds Brown Vow to Expand “Groceries for Guns” to Every Police District
(May 3, 2007) TRANSFORM AMERICA THROUGH TRANSACTION FEES

April 2007

(April 28, 2007) Citizens in Southwest Philadelphia Help “Groceries for Guns” Reach 1,066
(April 25, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH VOTES IN FAVOR OF IRAQ WAR SUPPLEMENTAL
(April 23, 2007) CHAKA FATTAH MOURNS THE PASSING OF HIS COLLEAGUE
(April 21, 2007) Rep. Fattah, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown Point to SW Phila. for “Groceries for Guns”
(April 12, 2007) Rep. Fattah Gets a “Lift” in Germantown as He Announces Grants, Visits After-School Site
(April 10, 2007) Congressman Fattah: Rutgers Women Are ‘Role Models,’ 'Genuine Heroes'
(April 4, 2007) Rep. Fattah, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown Plan More “Groceries for Guns” Exchanges

March 2007

(March 29, 2007) Rep. Fattah Salutes the Tuskegee Airmen: ‘The Greatest of the Greatest Generation’
(March 28, 2007) ‘Groceries for Guns’ Moves to the Northwest with March 31 Exchange: Firearms for Food
(March 28, 2007) Speaker Pelosi Names Congressman Fattah Co-Chair for National Children’s Summit
(March 23, 2007) REPRESENTATIVE FATTAH SUPPORTS FY07 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
(March 13, 2007) General’s Statement ‘Degrading’ to Gays, Lesbians in Military
(March 13, 2007) CALL FOR A SPECIAL COUNSEL TO EXAMINE RELEASE OF U.S. ATTORNEYS
(March 9, 2007) SPECIAL COUNSEL CALLED TO INVESTIGATE DISMISSAL Of EIGHT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
(March 1, 2007) CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR US AIRWAYS DIRECT SERVICE TO CHINA

February 2007

(February 26, 2007) HONORS FOR CONGRESSMAN FATTAH FOR HIS LIFELONG WORK ON EDUCATION POLICY
(February 23, 2007) Rep. Fattah, Philadelphia Unemployment Project Announce Plans to Double ‘Commuter Options’
(February 16, 2007) Rep. Fattah Says Final Sale for Operations at Port of Philadelphia Must Proceed
(February 16, 2007) Rep. Fattah Votes for Resolution Disapproving of Iraq Escalation
(February 13, 2007) Congressman Fattah Expresses Full Support For School District CEO Paul Vallas
(February 8, 2007) CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND SALUTES FATTAH ON VOTING RECORD FOR CHILDREN
(February 5, 2007) 2008 BUDGET REFLECTS WRONG FOCUS
(February 2, 2007) Senator Hughes, Rep. Fattah Unveil Hotline With $1,000 Reward for Illegal Guns, Arrests
(February 1, 2007) Congressmen Fattah, Brady Lead Fight To Add $300 Million for Public Housing

January 2007

(January 30, 2007) Rep. Fattah Tells Gold Star Families He’ll Vote to End Iraq War Funding
(January 24, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH TAKES AIM AT ILLEGAL GUNS IN ADDRESS TO MAYORS’ SUMMIT ON CAPITOL HILL
(January 23, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
(January 23, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MOURNS DICK DORAN, FRIEND AND CITIZEN
(January 17, 2007) Congressman Fattah Pledges Support for Rendell’s “Prescription for Pennsylvania”
(January 17, 2007) Congressman Fattah Backs Murtha Hearings and “Bring Our Troops Home” Legislation
(January 16, 2007) Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, Rep. Fattah, IBEW Local 98 Join Police to Display 252 Firearms from “Groceries for Guns”
(January 9, 2007) FATTAH TO INTRODUCE BILL THAT WILL HELP HOMEOWNERS WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS
(January 4, 2007) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH RECEIVES NEW APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
(January 4, 2007) CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL KUDOS

December 2006

(December 27, 2006) CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH ON THE DEATH OF GERALD FORD
(December 20, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH THANKS ALLEN IVERSON FOR “11 SEASONS OF END-TO-END EXCITEMENT”
(December 6, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH STATEMENT ON H.RES 1082
(December 4, 2006) Congressman Fattah Keynotes Centennial Alpha Phi Alpha Founders’ Day Fete
(December 1, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH URGES NEWSPAPER OWNER, UNIONS TO CONSIDER CITY’S FUTURE IN TALKS

November 2006

(November 30, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH RECOGNIZES WORLD AIDS DAY, WILL OFFER NEW LEGISLATION FOR CLEAN BLOOD
(November 28, 2006) Rep. Fattah, CITGO, Citizens Energy Bring Low-Cost Heating Oil Back to Philadelphia
(November 24, 2006) Congressman Fattah, CEO Paul Vallas Welcome Home CORE Philly Scholars
(November 9, 2006) Congressman Fattah Recalls Newsman Ed Bradley as a Role Model, Pioneer and a True Philadelphian
(November 9, 2006) Congressman Fattah to Debate Education Policy in Boston at Mass. State House
(November 8, 2006) Congressman Chaka Fattah Calls on City, State to Resolve School Deficit
(November 4, 2006) Congressman Fattah Salutes Tom Vander Ark of Gates Foundation as Education Visionary

October 2006

(October 21, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH HAILS BI-PARTISAN VICTORY FOR 'ICONS OF INDEPENDENCE'
(October 5, 2006) Congressman Fattah to Speak at Yale

September 2006

(September 21, 2006) Congressman Fattah Criticizes Chavez Statements at UN as “Unacceptable”
(September 12, 2006) Congressman Fattah Welcomes “Invincible” Football Hero Vince Papale to Capitol Hill

August 2006

(August 23, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH APPLAUDS RENEWAL OF PAUL VALLAS CONTRACT AS PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CEO
(August 16, 2006) Congressman Fattah Announces $3 Million In Federal Home Loan Bank Grants

July 2006

(July 31, 2006) Congressman Fattah Announces $1.6 Million in Education Grants
(July 26, 2006) Congressman Fattah Receives Honors from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Its Centennial
(July 21, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH CALLS FOR EDUCATION EQUITY IN THE HEARTLAND
(July 14, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH CALLS ON ADMINISTRATION TO STEP UP IN MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
(July 13, 2006) Congressman Fattah's Op-Ed Column Published in the Philadelphia Daily News Regarding Paul Vallas
(July 13, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF VOTING RIGHTS REAUTHORIZATION AS A “SIGNAL TO THE WORLD”
(July 11, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH FULLY SUPPORTS THIS WEEK'S VOTE TO REAUTHORIZE THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT

June 2006

(June 29, 2006) Philadelphia Congressional Delegation Supports Vallas for Schools
(June 27, 2006) Statement on Resignation of Councilman Nutter
(June 26, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH TAKES LEAD ON SAFE BLOOD ISSUE BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL PANEL
(June 23, 2006) Congressman Fattah, U.S. Attorney, HUD Announce $600,000 in Grants for Crime Fighting at Public Housing
(June 22, 2006) Congressman Fattah Announces $2 Million For Health Scholarships, Training Grants
(June 19, 2006) Congressman Fattah Annnounces Two Appointments to West Point
(June 12, 2006) Congressman Fattah, City Leaders Award $6 Million in CORE Philly Scholarships To College-Bound Grads
(June 9, 2006) FATTAH SAFE BLOOD INITIATIVE RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

May 2006

(May 12, 2006) Congressman Fattah Commends Philadelphia Leaders for Two Bold Steps
(May 4, 2006) HOLLYWOOD GETS NOD FROM CONGRESSMAN

April 2006

(April 25, 2006) HIGH GAS PRICES HAVE CONSUMERS ON FINANCIAL COLLISION COURSE
(April 25, 2006) MAYORAL GUN VIOLENCE SUMMIT GETS SUPPORT FROM CONGRESSMAN FATTAH
(April 24, 2006) Congressman Fattah Mourns the Passing of Rotan Lee Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement on the death of Rotan Lee
(April 19, 2006) Congressman Fattah Unveils “First Front Door” $6 Million in Grants for Lower-Income Home Buyers
(April 19, 2006) Rep. Fattah Initiative for Urban Teacher Diversity Will Train ‘Best and Brightest’ Student Teachers for Philadelphia Schools
(April 17, 2006) AS AMERICANS FILE THEIR RETURNS LAWMAKER CALLS ON HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS TAX REFORM
(April 4, 2006) Congressman Fattah Salutes Robert Woodward For 6th ‘Barbershop Talk Human Family Day

March 2006

(March 25, 2006) Congressman Fattah plants a tree at Kingsessing for a greener and cleaner environment
(March 17, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ANNOUNCES $34.8 MILLION FROM HUD FOR PHILADELPHIA HOUSING
(March 16, 2006) CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH MOURNS THE PASSING OF HIS MENTOR K. LEROY IRVIS
(March 13, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH LAUDS COACH CHANEY AS A FEARLESS CHAMPION OF OPPORTUNITY
(March 9, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH SALUTES VALLAS DECISION
(March 7, 2006) Congressman Fattah Announces $1.4 million Grant for ‘Reverse Commute’ Van Pooling
(March 6, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT COMMISSION INTO KATRINA DISASTER

February 2006

(February 21, 2006) Statement by Congressman Chaka Fattah: Put the Brakes on Port Security Takeover

January 2006

(January 31, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH GRIEVES THE PASSING OF CORETTA SCOTT KING
(January 28, 2006) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH, CITIZENS ENERGY, CITGO LAUNCH LOCAL LOW-COST HEATING OIL PROGRAM
(January 26, 2006) Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement on the impending confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to Justice of the United States Supreme Court
(January 14, 2006) Media Advisory: Congressman Fattah Presents Local Group with Federal Check as they Launch Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Rolling Peace Tour
(January 11, 2006) LOCAL REPORTER JOINS FATTAH COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

December 2005

(December 2, 2005) FATTAH SUPPORTS MURTHA’S CALL FOR TROOP WITHDRAWAL IN IRAQ

November 2005

(November 4, 2005) FATTAH LEADS CONGRESSIONAL EFFORT TO CLEANUP AFRICA’S BLOOD SUPPLY
(November 1, 2005) CONGRESSMAN CHAKA FATTAH CALLS FOR BOTH SIDES IN THE TRANSIT STRIKE TO RESUME TALKS TODAY

October 2005

(October 25, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MOURNS THE PASSING OF A CIVIL RIGHTS GIANT
(October 4, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MOURNS THE PASSING OF A PHILADELPHIA ICON
(October 4, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH EXPRESSES GRIEF OVER THE DEATH OF A GREAT AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT

September 2005

(September 23, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH RESPONDS TO CONFIRMATION OF JOHN ROBERTS
(September 16, 2005) HISTORICAL PORTRAIT UNVEILING FOR FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN CONGRESSMAN
(September 15, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO DEVELOP STRATEGY TO REDUCE GAS PRICES
(September 9, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH RESPONDS TO THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF KATRINA VICTIMS

July 2005

(July 8, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH PRAISES WORLD LEADERS ON SUCCESSFUL G8 SUMMIT

June 2005

(June 30, 2005) Congressman Fattah Officially Welcomes Live 8 Concert to Philadelphia
(June 14, 2005) DUAL STRATEGY ONE GOAL; A HEALTHIER AFRICA

May 2005

(May 20, 2005) CONGRATULATIONS TO LOCAL SCHOOL FOR WINNING DESIGN
(May 20, 2005) SECURING THE FUTURE AND REFORMING THE PRESENT
(May 11, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH’S TRANSACTION FEE EXAMINED BY PRESIDENT’S TAX REFORM PANEL
(May 4, 2005) TAX REFORM PLAN OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENT

April 2005

(April 29, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH SUBMITS PLAN TO PRESIDENTS TAX REFORM PANEL
(April 26, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MOURNS PASSING OF JOHNNY SAMPLE
(April 14, 2005) BIPARTISAN WAYS AND MEANS LEADERS FIND RELEVANCE IN DEMOCRATIC TAX PLAN

March 2005

(March 16, 2005) FATTAH DISPENSES HEALTH CARE PRESCRIPTION FOR STATES
(March 11, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MAKES GOOD ON HIS CRESHEIM VALLEY DRIVE PROMISE

February 2005

(February 23, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH OPPOSES PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY
(February 2, 2005) FATTAH OFFERS WINNING EXIT STRATEGY FOR IRAQ

January 2005

(January 26, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ON UNVEILING OF MARIAN ANDERSON COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
(January 11, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ON THE DEATH OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS CHIEF
(January 3, 2005) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH URGES MAYOR STREET TO PROCEED WITH REPAIRS TO CRESHEIM VALLEY DRIVE

November 2004

(November 30, 2004) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MOURNS THE LOSS OF LONGTIME FRIEND, LAWYER AND ACTIVIST Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), releases the following statement on the death of Obra Kernodle III.
(November 18, 2004) SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN THOMAS FOGLIETTA
(November 13, 2004) PHILADELPHIA MOURS LOSS OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN THOMAS FOGLIETTA
(November 5, 2004) PHILADELPHIA MOURNS THE PASSING OF ATTORNEY RON WHITE The following is a statement by Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) on the passing of attorney Ron White:

October 2004

(October 14, 2004) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH APPLAUDS TEACHER AGREEMENT

September 2004

(September 29, 2004) Open letter from Congressman Chaka Fattah to the Federal Emergency Management Agencies regarding Creshiem Valley Drive
(September 13, 2004) Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement on extending the ban on assault weapons.

August 2004

(August 26, 2004) MISSION NOT ACCOMPLISHED: MORE POOR, MORE UNINSURED, MORE UNEMPLOYED
(August 19, 2004) M E D I A A D V I S O R Y

July 2004

(July 30, 2004) DEFICIT UP, INCOME DOWN: BUSH ADMINISTRATION FAILS AMERICAN ECONOMY Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement in response to the White House projected deficit increase:
(July 28, 2004) FATTAH SPEAKS TO CONVENTION DELEGATES
(July 26, 2004) M E D I A A D V I S O R Y AN UNCONVENTIONAL CONVERSATION
(July 23, 2004) Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement on the final report from the 9/11 Commission:
(July 19, 2004) CITY EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR 'LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPS' TO ALL GRADUATING SENIORS IN PHILADELPHIA
(July 16, 2004) NEW STUDY FINDS SCHOOLS FAILING TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED TEACHERS
(July 13, 2004) Congressman Fattah Responds toElection Postponement Idea Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement in response to canceling or rescheduling the November elections.
(July 8, 2004) LOCAL CANCER RESEARCH FACILITIES GET A BIG FINANCIAL BOOST
(July 8, 2004) AREA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES RECEIVE MILLIONS IN FEDERAL GRANTS
(July 8, 2004) PHILADELPHIA RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SEVERAL LOCAL PROGRAMS

June 2004

(June 25, 2004) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR CHILDREN AND HEALTHCARE

May 2004

(May 17, 2004) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH TAKES SCHOOL FUNDING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

April 2004

March 2004

(March 22, 2004) CONGRESSMAN CALLS FOR 9/11 CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW
(March 15, 2004) FATTAH LEGISLATION; MILLIONS GEAR UP TO GO TO COLLEGE
(March 10, 2004) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS
(March 5, 2004) BUSH’S FAILURE ON JOBS DEMANDS CONGRESSIONAL INTERVENTION
(March 3, 2004) 9/11 ATTACKS REQUIRE PRESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

February 2004

(February 24, 2004) LOCAL CONGRESSMAN’S TAX PROPOSAL GETS WHITE HOUSE ATTENTION
(February 18, 2004) $7 TRILLION NATIONAL DEBT ZEROED OUT BY TRANSACTION FEE
(February 3, 2004) TRANSFORM AMERICA THROUGH TRANSACTION FEES

January 2004

(January 16, 2004) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH SALUTES THE LEADERSHIP OF ELAINE JONES
(January 15, 2004) FATTAH APPLAUDS CLINTONFOR AFFORDABLE AIDS TREATMENT
(January 14, 2004) FATTAH CALLS FOR BUSH TO COME BACK TO EARTH
(January 8, 2004) COMMUNITY AND NEW POSTMASTER KEEP WEST PHILADELPHIA FACILITY OPEN
(January 7, 2004) MISSOURI JOINS BATTLE IN NATIONAL WAR FOR EQUAL SCHOOL FUNDING

December 2003

(December 15, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ON THE CAPTURE OF SADDAM HUSSEIN
(December 9, 2003) 50 YEARS AGO TODAY ORAL ARGUMENTS HEARD IN BROWN VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION
(December 4, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH DIRECTS FEDERAL DOLLARS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORT
(December 2, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH COMMENDS KANSAS SCHOOL FINANCE RULING

November 2003

(November 20, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH APPLAUDS ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
(November 20, 2003) PENNSYLVANIA TEST SCORES PROVE OPPORTUNITY NOT RACIAL DIVIDE
(November 19, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ANNOUNCES HOUSING COUNSELING GRANTS

October 2003

(October 30, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH SECURES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR BELMONT MANSION
(October 8, 2003) “FBI HAS A DUTY TO COME CLEAN !”
(October 3, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ANNOUNCES MILLIONS IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO PHILADELPHIA INSTITUTIONS
(October 3, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH SALUTES THE LEADERSHIP OF UNCF PRESIDENT BILL GRAY
(October 2, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANTS
(October 1, 2003) CONGRESSMAN AND MRS. FATTAH WELCOME NEW ADDITION

September 2003

August 2003

(August 18, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH OFFERS ALTERNATIVE MEASURE TO DC VOUCHER PLAN

July 2003

(July 29, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH JOINS BI-PARTISAN CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 9/11 REPORT
(July 25, 2003) HOUSE ACCEPTS FATTAH AMENDMENT TO VA-HUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
(July 22, 2003) Congressman Fattah Challenges Findings of National Report on Urban Student Performance

June 2003

(June 26, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH HAILS NEW YORK COURT DECISION ON QUALITY EDUCATION
(June 23, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT’S RULINGTO UPHOLD AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
(June 20, 2003) MORE STUDENTS CAN “GEAR UP” FOR COLLEGE

May 2003

(May 15, 2003) FORTY-NINE YEARS AFTER BROWN, SCHOOLS STILL NOT EQUAL
(May 5, 2003) FATTAH SUPPORTS ROAD MAP – HOPES FOR GREATER COMMITMENT TO PEACE

April 2003

(April 2, 2003) FATTAH ANNOUNCES PORTRAIT OF FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN HOUSE MEMBER TO HANG IN THE CAPITOL
(April 1, 2003) FATTAH BRIEF GETS SUPREME COURT NOTICE

March 2003

(March 19, 2003) FATTAH INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP HOMEOWNERS WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS
(March 17, 2003) FATTAH ON PRESIDENT BUSH’S POLICY TOWARD IRAQ
(March 4, 2003) FATTAH APPLAUDS PA SUPREME COURT COMMITTEE FOR DECISION TO PUT A MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY
(March 3, 2003) FATTAH WEBSITE WINS PRESTIGIOUS GOLD MOUSE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

February 2003

January 2003

(January 24, 2003) PHILADELPHIA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN LUCIEN BLACKWELL
(January 17, 2003) FATTAH BRIEF: AMERICA SHOULD ADD K-12 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BEFORE SUPREME COURT SUBTRACTS COLLEGE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
(January 15, 2003) WHITE HOUSE WRONG ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
(January 14, 2003) FATTAH ANNOUNCES $40 MILLION IN E-RATE FUNDING FOR PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS
(January 9, 2003) CONGRESSMAN FATTAH MOURNS THE LOSS OF OFFICER ANTHONY JOHNSON
(January 9, 2003) STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS INTRODUCED FOR THE 108TH CONGRESS
(January 8, 2003) FATTAH QUESTIONS RACIAL PROFILING TACTICS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

December 2002

(December 20, 2002) FATTAH ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PHILADELPHIA
(December 13, 2002) FATTAH ON LOTT
(December 11, 2002) FATTAH CITES OHIO DECISION ON SCHOOL FUNDING; CALLS FOR NATIONAL LAW
(December 4, 2002) FATTAH CRITICIZES BUSH ADMINISTRATION FOR UNDERMINING LEGAL SYSTEM, CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS

November 2002

(November 26, 2002) FATTAH SAYS DIVERSE WORKFORCE MUST BE A FACTOR FOR FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS
(November 22, 2002) FATTAH APPLAUDS ARKANSAS DECISION ON SCHOOL FUNDING
(November 7, 2002) FATTAH BACKS PELOSI FOR PARTY LEADER

October 2002

(October 29, 2002) GAO RELEASES REPORT ON FOR-PROFIT EDUCATORS
(October 10, 2002) FATTAH HAILS PASSAGE OF ELECTION REFORM; FINALLY GOOD NEWS FOR VOTERS
(October 3, 2002) 100 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SPONSOR THE STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS

September 2002

(September 24, 2002) PEACEKEEPERS FOR THE MIDDLE EAST; INSPECTORS FOR IRAQ
(September 18, 2002) FATTAH ANNOUNCES GEAR UP AWARDS State of Pennsylvania now joins Philadelphia in receiving funding
(September 5, 2002) DODD, FATTAH INTRODUCE STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS

August 2002

(August 19, 2002) DODD, FATTAH TO INTRODUCE STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Legislation would help close the gaps in educational opportunities for students across the nation

July 2002

(July 20, 2002) INSPECTOR GENERAL CALLED TO INVESTIGATE EDISON DEAL
(July 11, 2002) FINALLY – GOOD NEWS FOR PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS
(July 9, 2002) FATTAH LAW REQUIRES PARK SERVICE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO SLAVES

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