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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.

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

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today voted to advance a bill that would help rein in the high cost of prescription drugs.

"I know that many Philadelphians struggle with the high cost of their medicine, and this bill would take several important steps to make those prices more affordable. Today I shared with the committee the story of Chase, a 10-year-old Philadelphian who has diabetes," Evans said. "There's more to be done, but this bill is a good start."

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today announced a $304,475 federal grant for The Enterprise Center in West Philadelphia to help minority-owned and operated businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The organization will use the funding for its Minority Business Development Agency Business Center-Pennsylvania, which focuses on maximizing job creation for minority business entrepreneurs in the three states, said Evans, vice chair of the House Small Business Committee.

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today voted to advance two bills that would help many workers: the SECURE Act, a bill to bring retirement security to more small business employees, and the BRIDGE for Workers Act, a bill to help unemployed people get re-employment services.

Evans serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees taxes, trade, Social Security and Medicare. The committee voted out both bills today.

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today chaired a House hearing on retirement security for employees of small businesses, which is vital for those 99.6 percent of Pennsylvania employers to compete for and retain quality workers. Evans also took part in today's hearing on the 2017 tax law and how it left many Americans behind.