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June 26, 2019

WASHINGTON (June 26, 2019) – Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) said he is working with other federal, city and state officials to make sure that the workers at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions and Philadelphia residents are treated fairly in the wake of the refinery fire and the announcement of the facility's closure.


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Father Martini Shaw as guest chaplain to U.S. House of Representatives
June 21, 2019

WASHINGTON (June 20, 2019) – Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today hosted the rector of a historic West Philadelphia church as guest chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives.

At Evans' request, the Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Overbrook delivered the opening prayer for House session today.

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June 19, 2019

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) welcomed today's House passage of a major funding bill that includes $50 million Evans requested for research into prevention and causes of gun violence.

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June 11, 2019

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) spoke today at a Capitol news conference in support of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, which he is co-sponsoring:

"Good morning everyone. I want to thank Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) for their leadership on these critically important bills.

"I have been advocating legal action against gun manufacturing companies for 20 years, when I was serving in the Pennsylvania legislature.


June 6, 2019

WASHINGTON — Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today introduced legislation to reduce taxes for working families by expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).


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May 29, 2019

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today held a news conference at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia to release a report on the prices of diabetes drugs for seniors and the uninsured in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.


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Congressman Dwight Evans
May 28, 2019

On Wednesday, May 29 at 10 a.m., Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) will release a report on the prices of diabetes drugs for seniors and the uninsured in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.

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Congressman Dwight Evans
May 20, 2019

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) will hold a free Federal Services and Jobs Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19147.


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Rep. Dwight Evans
May 8, 2019

PA Congressional Leaders Introduce Measure To Help Victims Of Gun Violence Identify And Access Resources To Meet Their Needs


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Dwight Evans
May 7, 2019

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) is bringing federal services to North, South and West Philadelphia every month with satellite office hours:

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