Press Release: U.S. Sen. Bob Casey And Representative Bryan Lentz Host Small Business Roundtable on Job Creation in Brookhaven
Springfield, PA, August 30 – Representative Bryan Lentz, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, and U.S. Senator Bob Casey hosted a roundtable discussion for small business owners in Brookhaven on Monday. The meeting was attended by owners and executives representing a range of industries from around the region, including banking, renewable energy and manufacturing. The round table was the fourteenth stop on Representative Lentz's 10-week, 25-stop economic listening tour of the District.
During the meeting, Senator Casey called for Congress to pass the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, legislation that provides small businesses with access to loans that is still pending in Congress due to a Republican filibuster earlier this summer.
Press Release: Lentz Wins Second Debate and Challenges Meehan to Join Him in Town Hall Forum
This debate can be seen on the PCN TV website. Go to the "Election 2010" section and click on "7th District Debate- The Big Talker August 27, 2010"
Debate Host Giordano agrees to attend, but Meehan refuses
Springfield, PA, August 26 – Representative Bryan Lentz, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th District, participated in the second debate of the campaign season tonight on The Big Talker 1210 AM. His positions stood in stark contrast to those supported by his Republican opponent, Pat Meehan, who supported the extension of failed Bush-era policies that drove the nation into a deep recession and led to the slowest rate of job creation for any administration on record.
Meehan repeatedly contradicted his own efforts to portray himself as fiscally responsible, saying that he supported the extension of costly Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, while declining to offer any plan for scaling back spending to pay for the tax cuts. His vague call to reduce spending on Medicare also contradicted his own attacks on Congress’ recent efforts to reduce the deficit by reducing Medicare costs.
Bryan Lentz is a former Airborne Ranger, prosecutor, Iraq War veteran and legislator with the experience, leadership and integrity to fight for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. He served our country with distinction in the 82nd Airborne Division and among his official commendations is the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Bronze Star for Service.
My good friend Congressman Joe Sestak endorsed me this morning in my run for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District seat. Joe believes that I am the candidate best able to continue to build upon his accomplishments in Washington. I am humbled by his faith in me and proud to accept his endorsement. It is indeed high praise when Joe Sestak says, "I cannot think of anyone who I’d rather have as my Congressman than Bryan Lentz."
I will strive to live up to the high standards he established as the representative of everyone in the 7th District.
Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and includes a majority of Delaware County and portions of Chester and Montgomery Counties.
The district is home to several colleges and universities, including Swarthmore College, Haverford College, Villanova University, Cabrini College and Delaware County Community College, as well as Boeing’s helicopter facility in Ridley Park.
President Barack Obama carried the district in 2008 with 56 percent of the vote and U.S. Representative Joe Sestak won re-election that year by almost 20 points. The district has also voted for Senator Bob Casey and Governor Ed Rendell in recent years.
