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Rep. Summer Lee discusses community engagement and governance issues

In recent social media posts dated from February 16 to February 19, 2025, Rep. Summer Lee shared insights into her involvement in community events in Pittsburgh as well as plans for a Tele-Town Hall discussing governance issues related to...

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 19, 2025

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Criticism by Rep. Summer Lee on funding cuts and DoD budget allocation

On February 11th, Rep. Summer Lee addressed various concerns via social media posts focusing on funding cuts affecting vulnerable populations' access to food benefits; celebrated Marc Fogel's release from prison; and scrutinized defense budget...

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 11, 2025

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Rep. Summer Lee criticizes Republican policies on education and healthcare

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 10, 2025

In recent tweets from February 2025, Rep. Summer Lee discusses critical issues such as educational reforms under Trump and Musk's influence, healthcare funding freezes affecting Pennsylvania's residents, and Pittsburgh's leadership in climate...

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Concerns raised by Rep. Summer Lee over Elon Musk's influence

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 6, 2025

In recent posts dated February 5-6, Rep. Summer Lee expressed concern over Elon Musk's unchecked influence on sensitive financial systems and questioned past drug policies' effectiveness in addressing addiction without disproportionately impacting...

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FOIA Request Sent to Allegheny County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Allegheny County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Representative Summer Lee addresses Pongal celebration and policy concerns

By Pittsburgh Review | Feb 4, 2025

In recent social media posts from early February 2025, Representative Summer Lee addressed topics ranging from cultural celebrations like Pongal within the Tamil community to financial policies impacting Americans' stability due to Elon Musk's...

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Headline: Rep. Summer Lee discusses community efforts and condemns political exploitation of tragedies

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 30, 2025

On January 30th, Rep. Summer Lee addressed community empowerment initiatives led by Fineview Citizens Council while also condemning political misuse of tragic events through tweets expressing concern over such practices affecting marginalized groups

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Rep. Summer Lee discusses local business and housing issues in recent tweets

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 29, 2025

In a series of tweets on January 29, 2025, Rep. Summer Lee highlighted her visit to Premier Automation in Western Pennsylvania and discussed ongoing challenges related to economic hardship and affordable housing in her district.

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Rep. Summer Lee addresses key social issues through recent tweets

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 28, 2025

In a series of tweets dated January 27-28, Rep. Summer Lee discussed significant topics including Holocaust remembrance efforts and concerns about housing safety due to private equity practices.

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Concerns raised by Rep. Summer Lee over potential loss of aid programs

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 28, 2025

Rep. Summer Lee voiced concerns over millions potentially losing access to crucial support services like SNAP and Medicaid through her tweets dated January 28, 2025.

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Rep. Summer Lee addresses corporate influence and healthcare policy

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 23, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 22-23, 2025, Rep. Summer Lee discussed corporate influence over democracy and healthcare costs under Trump's administration while announcing her new role focused on law enforcement accountability in Congress

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Rep. Summer Lee addresses political issues and mourns colleague's death in recent tweets

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 21, 2025

In a series of tweets dated January 20-21, 2025, Rep. Summer Lee addressed several pressing issues including political influence by financial entities and expressed grief over the death of State Representative Matt Gergely.

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McKeesport man sentenced to 18 years for cocaine trafficking

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 15, 2025

A McKeesport, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking.

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Eric G. Olshan resigns as United States Attorney for Western District

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 15, 2025

United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025.

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Glassport man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 15, 2025

A Glassport resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.

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Beaver County man sentenced for role in cocaine trafficking

By Pittsburgh Review | Jan 10, 2025

A resident of Rochester, Pennsylvania, Roberto Muniz Sanchez, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.

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New Castle residents sentenced for roles in Puerto Rico-to-Pennsylvania cocaine trafficking

By Pittsburgh Review | Dec 19, 2024

Two residents of New Castle, Pennsylvania, were sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation spanning from Puerto Rico to Western Pennsylvania.

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Headline: Rep. Summer Lee addresses scams, financial regulation changes, and West Bank violence

By Pittsburgh Review | Dec 13, 2024

In recent social media updates from December 11-13, Rep. Summer Lee highlighted critical issues affecting her constituents and beyond: local scam warnings involving fake USPS alerts; significant progress on reducing high overdraft fees following...

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Rep. Summer Lee addresses USPS concerns and celebrates local legislative wins

By Pittsburgh Review | Dec 11, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 10 and 11, Rep. Summer Lee discussed constituent concerns about USPS working conditions while also celebrating legislative achievements benefiting Western Pennsylvania's waterways through the Water Resource...

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Jordan Neely acquittal draws reaction from Rep. Summer Lee

By Pittsburgh Review | Dec 10, 2024

In recent tweets, Rep. Summer Lee addressed various issues including vigilante violence following Daniel Penny's acquittal on December 9, highlighted operational updates for PA-12 constituents on December 10, and criticized Pharmacy Benefit...