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			<title><![CDATA[PA State Parks Have Lots of Offer]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PA Budget Update]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[After much negotiation and compromise, the General Assembly and the governor were able to come to agreement on the state budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year and pass it in a timely manner that will ensure money is appropriated on time to the programs, services and organizations that rely on state support.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The deadline to apply for the state’s 2015 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[I Am Here to Serve You]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As a state representative, one of my primary commitments is to provide those I represent with access to state services and programs and help with any state-related issues a resident may be experiencing. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 22:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is holding a Concealed Carry Seminar for area residents to become more knowledgeable about their rights and responsibilities as gun owners in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Supports 2015-16 Supplemental Budget Funding]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today supported passage of a bill that would steer the release of needed additional funding to supplement the 2015-16 state budget that suffered critical funding cuts by the governor before being partially signed into law in December. She issued the following statement:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2016 03:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting Back Against Human Trafficking]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[One of the most underground crimes plaguing our world, and this country, today is human trafficking. Human trafficking is when individuals are forced or coerced against their will into labor or sexual exploitation. It is the second largest criminal industry in the world, with an estimated 27 million people worldwide in what is akin to modern-day slavery.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 18:42:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Restore Funding for Child Advocacy Centers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today voted along with the majority of members in the House of Representatives to restore $1 million in funding the governor chose to cut from the 2015-16 state budget he partially signed into law on Dec. 29.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Issues Statement on 2016-17 Budget Proposal]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2016-17 budget proposal, which again seeks to increase government spending and raise taxes on working Pennsylvanians.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 21:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2015-16 State Budget Update]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you are confused about whether or not Pennsylvania has a state budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year, you are not alone. The headlines and stories that appear in the local media can be misleading. However, on Dec. 29, 2015, Gov. Tom Wolf did sign a state budget. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Retire From State Legislature  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has decided her 11th term in office, which will end with the 2015-16 session, will be her final one as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Save for College With PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan, Harhart Says]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Parents concerned about the cost of their child’s future higher education may want to consider opening a tax-advantaged Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP), said Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lehigh Valley Lawmakers Issue Statement on Syrian Refugee Issue]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Members of the Lehigh Valley Republican Delegation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that the Commonwealth will continue to welcome Syrian refugees. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Manufacturing Still a Job and Economic Driver in PA]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Would it surprise you to know more than half a million people in Pennsylvania are employed by the manufacturing sector? That’s right, manufacturing is providing jobs to more than 500,000 individuals and is responsible for contributing $71 billion to our state’s economy. Although many people may think manufacturing in the state died out some time ago, they would be mistaken. In fact, the industry is on the rise, strengthening our economy and providing individuals with quality jobs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Budget Saga Continues]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania General Assembly sent Gov. Tom Wolf a no-tax-increase, balanced budget on June 30, which was the deadline for a budget to be in place for the 2015-16 fiscal year; yet, here we are in October with still no budget agreement. What happened? ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Votes No to Governor’s Massive Tax Hike Plan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today voted with the majority of her colleagues in the House against the governor’s multi-billion tax hike plan to pay for his state budget proposal. She issued this statement following the vote:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Co-Hosts Senior Health Fair October 9 at Luther Crest]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is partnering with Luther Crest and St. Luke’s University Health Network to host a Senior Health Fair on Friday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road in Allentown.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Votes in Favor of Funding Human Service Programs, SchoolsWhile Work on State Budget Agreement Continues]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Due to the continuing state budget impasse, the House and Senate approved emergency funding legislation to provide financial relief to human service providers and schools that rely on state aid to operate, said Rep. Julie Harhart (Lehigh/Northampton).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host 21st Annual Senior Expo September 18 in Cherryville]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Area senior citizens residing in the 183rd Legislative District are invited to Rep. Julie Harhart’s 21st Annual Senior Expo on Friday, September 18, at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Veterans Assistance Available August 6 at Harhart’s Slatington Office]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located in the Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Governor’s Budget Veto Puts Many State Programs in Jeopardy]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Because of Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to veto the entire state budget presented to him by the General Assembly on June 30, nearly $13 billion in state funds is being withheld from state agencies and organizations that deliver critical services.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Legislation Benefits State’s Vehicle Dealerships, Salespersons]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In a move to update a law impacting the state’s vehicle dealerships, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has authored legislation approved by the state House clarifying that a licensed vehicle salesperson who is employed by a dealer who has an ownership share in more than one dealership, may sell at each of those dealerships.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Says House-Approved Budget Spends Responsibly, Doesn’t Raise Taxes]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – After voting in favor of an on-time, responsible budget that doesn’t increase taxes on hard-working Pennsylvanians, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) released the following statement:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Explore PA this Summer]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Still trying to decide on a vacation destination this summer? Or perhaps just looking for some ideas for a great day trip or weekend getaway? Pennsylvania has lots of great options to explore.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2015 23:12:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Promotes May 9 as National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in Pennsylvania]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has once again authored legislation to help boost donations for area food banks, with the introduction and House passage of a resolution designating May 9, 2015, as National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in Pennsylvania. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Area Lawmakers Comment on Wolf Visit to LCCC]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Reps. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf’s visit to Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) today:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[April is Child Abuse Prevention Month]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I think we can all agree the most heinous crimes are those perpetrated against our children, which is why the Pennsylvania Legislature has been diligently working over the past couple of years to enact stronger and better child protection measures. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Appointed to State Transportation Advisory Committee]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), a member of the House Transportation Committee, was recently appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), to serve as a member of the State Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) for the 2015-16 legislative session.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Legislators Announce Museum Grants for Lehigh Valley]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Reps. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) and Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) today announced grants totaling more than $100,000 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to organizations in the Lehigh Valley. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Urges Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans to Apply for Bonus ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is reminding Pennsylvania veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, to apply for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans’ Bonus.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Encouraging Some Reel Fun with the Family]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania is home to more than 1 million anglers, but we are always looking to attract even more residents to this fun sport. As a way to offer more fishing opportunities for families, the state offers two Fish for Free days each year. For 2015, the Fish for Free days are scheduled for Sunday, May 24, and Saturday, July 4. During Fish for Free days anyone (resident or non-resident) is allowed to legally fish on all Pennsylvania waterways.  No license is required.  All other fishing regulations will still apply. This is a great way to expose the next generation of anglers to the outdoors.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:43:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Issues Statement on Governor’s 2015-16 Proposed Budget]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2015-16 budget address, in which he is proposing a 16 percent increase in the state budget for a total of $33.8 billion in spending.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s Northampton Office to Offer Veterans Assistance March 5]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – On Thursday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office, located at 2030 Center St., Northampton.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Annual College Financial Aid Seminar February 26]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Students thinking about college, along with their parents, are encouraged to attend a financial aid seminar hosted by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to learn about higher education financing options and gather other helpful college planning information.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:19:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Achieving Greater Transparency in State Government]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Have you wondered where your state tax dollars are going? Thanks to recent government reforms, two online databases have been created to provide easier access to such information at the state level. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Encourages Support of National Wear Red Day February 6]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – A longtime advocate for women’s health, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has once again authored legislation to raise awareness of heart disease in women by recognizing Friday, February 6, as National Wear Red Day in Pennsylvania. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lehigh Valley Legislators to Host Natural Gas Pipeline Meeting]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Reps. Marcia Hahn (R-Nazareth) and Julie Harhart (R-Northampton) are co-hosting an informational meeting on the proposed 100-mile pipeline that would run through Northampton County by the PennEast Pipeline Company. The meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Champions Cervical Cancer Awareness and the Need for More Mentors as 2015-16 Session Kicks Off]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today had two resolutions adopted by the House of Representatives to increase awareness of the importance of cervical cancer screenings and the need for additional mentors serving youth across the Commonwealth.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Veterans Assistance Available Feb. 5 at Harhart’s Slatington Office]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located in the Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Sworn In to Office for 11th Term]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today took the oath of office as state representative for the 183rd Legislative District for the 11th time.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Welcomes Completed Study of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programs in PA ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Thanks to a legislative measure authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), an in-depth study of child abuse and neglect prevention programs both in Pennsylvania and across the country has just been completed and released by the Joint State Government Commission.  The goal of the study is to identify which state or federal programs are working and opportunities to integrate successful methods and approaches into Pennsylvania child abuse programs and policies.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2014 21:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Much Accomplished, But Still More to Do]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The 2013-14 legislative session of the General Assembly came to a close on Nov. 30. The two-year session resulted in the passage of a number of bills that have been signed into law, including some to help curb prescription drug abuse, enhance educational opportunities and improve the state’s child protection laws.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Announces Funding for Slatington Borough Traffic Improvements]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced Slatington Borough will be receiving $139,600 for traffic improvements under PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[D&L Trail Connector Project to Benefit from $217,375 State Grant, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced a $217,375 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority under its Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program to the Delaware and Lehigh National Corridor for a connector project on the D&L Trail.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2014 22:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Seeks to Protect Cement and Concrete Manufacturing Jobs]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to protect family-sustaining jobs within the cement and concrete industry in Pennsylvania, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has authored a resolution approved by the House of Representatives urging U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to review possible international trade rule violations in Canada that could position the country to monopolize the cement industry in the United States.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Providing a Better Education to Students is No. 1 Priority]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The education of our youth remains a top priority of the Pennsylvania Legislature, which is why in the 2014-15 state budget we appropriated more money for schools than ever before. In fact, $10.5 billion in state funds is dedicated to K-12 education, and special education funding sees an increase of $20 million over last year. Also included is $200 million in funding for the Ready to Learn Block Grant Program, which gives school districts more flexibility to invest the money where they see the greatest need. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 21:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host 2014 Senior Expo Sept. 18 in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is once again hosting her annual Senior Expo, where senior citizens will have the opportunity to visit with more than 70 local, state and federal agencies offering information on programs and services available to seniors. Free health screenings also will be offered.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Annual Senior Expo Sept. 18 in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Area senior citizens residing in the 183rd Legislative District are invited to Rep. Julie Harhart’s 2014 Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Allen Township Fire Hall in Northampton.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Emergency ~ Be Prepared Seminar and Expo in Allentown]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting an Emergency ~ Be Prepared Seminar and Expo for families of the 183rd Legislative District. Experts from various state agencies and utility companies will give brief presentations on what to do and how to prepare in the event of an emergency. Emergency management groups will also have exhibits and information available for those who attend. New this year are activities and information for children on topics such as fire safety, bullying and when and how to call for help in case of an emergency.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Emergency ~ Be Prepared Expo August 14]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – To ensure all members of the family know what to do in the event of an emergency, state Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is once again bringing together various emergency management groups to provide information and answer questions during her Emergency ~ Be Prepared Seminar and Expo on Thursday, August 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Springhouse Middle School in Allentown.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:56:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2014-15 Budget Focuses on Your Priorities]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Each year, the state Legislature dedicates itself to passing a balanced, on-time budget that funds the state’s core government functions and allows additional dollars to support vital programs and services for the people of Pennsylvania. This year was no different. The final state budget meets our obligations, increases funding for K-12 education to historic levels, dedicates more dollars for public safety and human services, and still doesn’t raise taxes on hard-working Pennsylvanians.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) would like to let residents know the deadline to apply for the state’s 2013 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to December 31. 

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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:49:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Says Lehigh County to Benefit from More Than $340,000 in Marcellus Shale Impact Fees]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Although no drilling is taking place in Lehigh County, the county will still benefit from a significant amount of the more than $225 million being distributed statewide from impact fees placed on natural gas drilling companies operating within the state, said Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 23:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lehigh Valley Members Announce More Than $286,000 in Impact Fee Funding for Northampton County]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Reps. Joe Emrick (R-Mt. Bethel), Marcia Hahn (R-Nazareth), Julie Harhart (R-Northampton) and Justin Simmons (R-Lower Saucon) today announced the county will receive more than $286,000 in revenue from the collection of an impact fee on natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale. Distribution of revenue will take place by Tuesday, July 1. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Veterans Information Expo May 22]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will host a Veterans Information Expo for veterans of all wars and women who worked in factories that produced munitions and wars supplies during World War II. The expo will have various vendors offering information, services and benefits for veterans. During the expo, certificates of appreciation will be presented to veterans and women who worked in the factories, a VA mobile veteran service van will provide services and worn U.S. flags will be collected for proper disposal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2014 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Promotes Nation’s Largest Food Drive Day]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In order to help boost donations for area food banks, the House of Representatives today approved legislation this week sponsored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) designating May 10, 2014, as National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2014 22:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Joined by Lehigh County CAC Supporters to Announce New Dedicated Funding Stream to Help Abused Kids]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today joined with supporters of the Lehigh County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) to announce her legislation has been signed into law to create a dedicated funding stream for state grants to support the centers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Announce Funding Bill for Child Advocacy Centers Signed into Law]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will announce after 10 years of advocacy, her legislation to create a reliable funding stream for the state’s child advocacy centers (CACs) has finally been signed into law. CACs are multidisciplinary treatment programs for abused children, which brings together doctors, nurses, prosecutors, social workers and law enforcement. This approach gives abused children the best chance to recover and also provides the most effective way to gather evidence to bring perpetrators to justice. There are currently 21 CACs in Pennsylvania, including one in Lehigh County.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:56:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Applauds Slatington Pharmacy as Only PA Pharmacy to Receive Two National Recognition Awards]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) congratulates Bechtel’s Pharmacy upon having the distinction as the only pharmacy in Pennsylvania to receive two national Bowl of Hygeia Awards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Veterans Information Expo May 22 in Walnutport]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide important information to area veterans and honor those who have faithfully served our country, state Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a Veterans Information Expo on Thursday, May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Diamond Fire Company Bingo Hall, 110 Main St., Walnutport.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s Legislation to Create Funding Stream for Child Advocacy Centers Headed to Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation designed to secure a reliable funding stream for the state’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) has been approved by both the state House and Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, announced Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), author of the measure.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Offers Veterans Assistance April 3 at Slatington Office]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located in the Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Announces $190,000 in Funding for Northampton County Communities in the 183rd Legislative District]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced a total of $190,000 in state funding awarded to three communities in the 183rd Legislative District in Northampton County.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Skyrocketing Variable Electric Rates to Be Focus of House Committee Hearing; Legislation Aimed at Greater Consumer Protection]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My offices have been fielding numerous phone calls from customers of competitive electric generation suppliers who have variable rate plans and have recently seen record spikes in their electric bills. Such large spikes in a customer’s electric rates can be shocking; however, it is one of the possibilities when entering into a variable rate contract. Competitive electric generation suppliers are not public utilities and, although they are required to be licensed by the Public Utility Commission (PUC), their rates are not subject to PUC regulation. These suppliers operate in a competitive, free market environment.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Commends Local Municipalities for Working Together to Bring Greater Recreational and Park Opportunities to Area Residents]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is proud to announce that after facilitating meetings among area local municipalities, the Northern Lehigh Community Center and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), a $10,000 Peer-to-Peer Study Grant has been awarded.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 21:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Veterans Assistance Available in Harhart’s Northampton Office March 6]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting her monthly veterans outreach hours at her Northampton district office on Thursday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located at 2030 Center St. in Northampton.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Encourages Support of National Wear Red Day February 7]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) once again has authored a resolution encouraging individuals to wear red on Friday, February 7, in recognition of National Wear Red Day in Pennsylvania. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:16:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staying Safe This Winter When on the Road]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bitter weather and frequent snowstorms continue to plague the region this winter. The below normal temperatures coupled with the snow have especially made winter travel more treacherous than usual. With that in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to share some safety tips for motorists.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Says Small Games Reporting Deadline Extended to 2015]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) wants to inform those organizations that conduct small games of chance that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has extended the Feb. 1 reporting deadline until next year.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:56:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thinking About College? Harhart to Host College Financial Aid Seminar January 21]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to help area students and their parents learn about available financial aid options for higher education, state Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is once again hosting a financial aid seminar on Tuesday, January 21, at Catasauqua High School in Northampton.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year End Wrap Up]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We accomplished a good deal in the Legislature this year. In particular, I am proud of the child protection measures we were able to pass and have signed into law. Following the Jerry Sandusky scandal, we formed a Task Force on Child Protection and took a hard look at how best to improve Pennsylvania’s laws regarding the protection of our children. Before we completed the 2013 session, we had nine bills signed into law.  They include proposals to update the definition of a perpetrator, clarify mandates for reporting child abuse and accountability, and establish due process protections in the case of false reports. For more information on these and other child protection measures currently before the House, visit my website at www.JulieHarhart.com. Several other child protection measures are expected to be voted upon in the Senate and sent on to the governor in 2014, including my legislation to establish a funding source for the state’s child advocacy centers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Committee to Hold Hearing on Harhart’s Bill to Protect Tips of Wait Staff from Being Charged Transaction Fees]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	The House Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Rep. Mario Scavello (R-Monroe), will hold a public hearing on legislation authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), known as the Gratuities Credit Card Fee Protection Act, which would prohibit credit card companies from assessing a transaction fee on the gratuity portion of any bill; thereby, protecting waiters and waitresses from being assessed a fee against their tips.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PA House Works to Tackle Transportation Issues]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://sitemanager.pahousegop.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=18412&SiteID=0]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania has the fifth largest state-maintained road system in the nation, which includes 32,000 bridges and 120,000 miles of road. Unfortunately, over the years our transportation infrastructure has slowly fallen into disrepair and projects are not proceeding as quickly as we would like.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host 2013 Senior Expo Sept. 12 in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is once again hosting her annual Senior Expo, where senior citizens will have the opportunity to visit with more than 70 local, state and federal agencies offering information on programs and services available to seniors. Free vision and blood pressure screenings also will be offered, along with balance assessments.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Governments, Schools and Organizations to Benefit from New Federal Surplus Property Program Web Page, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG - The Federal Surplus Property Program now has a new Web page dedicated to special items that are made available through direct allocation, said Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Leads Committee on Examination of Legislation to Update Licensing Requirements for Audiologists, Speech Pathologists]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to improve patient care and ensure better consumer protection, the House Professional Licensure Committee, led by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton), held two public hearings on updates to the state’s Speech-Language and Hearing Act regarding both audiologists and speech pathologists.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Lead Committee Hearing on Bill to Update Licensing Requirements for Speech Pathologists]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh), chair of the House Professional Licensure Committee, will host a public hearing on legislation to update the licensing requirements for speech pathologists under the state’s Speech-Language and Hearing Act. The legislation, House Bill 1561, is sponsored by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host 2013 Senior Expo Sept. 12 in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is inviting senior citizens residing in the 183rd Legislative District to her annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Allen Township Fire Hall in Northampton.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Committee Hearing on Updates to Licensing Requirements for Audiologists]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://sitemanager.pahousegop.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=18313&SiteID=0]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh), chair of the House Professional Licensure Committee, will host a public hearing on legislation to update the licensing requirements for audiologists under the state’s Speech-Language and Hearing Act. The legislation, Senate Bill 137, is sponsored by Sen. John Gordner (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyder).   ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Offer Veterans Outreach Assistance Sept. 5 in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 23:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Budget Sets Right Priorities]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The 2013-14 state budget, which totals $28.37 billion, is responsible to the taxpayer while focusing heavily on supporting education and job creation – two important factors to the long-term success of our state.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Offer Veterans Outreach Assistance Aug. 1 in Slatington]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, Aug. 1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Protecting Gratuity from Credit Card Fees]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[People who are employed in the service industry, especially waiters and waitresses, work hard for the small base pay and tips they rely on for income. That is why I have authored legislation to ensure they are treated fairly when it comes to those hard-earned tips.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Congratulates Winners of ‘No Bullying’ Poster Contest]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to engage students in combating the growing problem of school bullying, state Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) held a “No Bullying” poster contest for all fourth-grade students in the 183rd Legislative District.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s Legislation to Study Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programs Adopted by State House]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to focus state resources on the best possible programs to prevent the mistreatment of Pennsylvania’s children, the House of Representatives today adopted a House resolution authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) directing the Joint State Government Commission to study child abuse and neglect prevention programs in Pennsylvania and nationwide. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Emergency - Be Prepared Seminar May 23]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting an Emergency – Be Prepared Seminar and Expo to provide area residents with information on what to do and how to prepare in the case of an emergency.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s Northampton District Office to Offer Veterans Outreach Assistance June 6]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://sitemanager.pahousegop.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=17487&SiteID=0]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office on Thursday, June 6. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Serving Those Who Serve Us]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our servicemen and servicewomen make countless sacrifices on the behalf of our country and its people, as well as for the protection of people around the world in need. Unfortunately, this intense commitment and dedication can sometimes lead to issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse in order to cope with the duties they performed, the situations they observed and the transition back to civilian life.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host ‘Emergency – Be Prepared’ Seminar May 23 in Allentown]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In response to the flooding events in 2011, which left thousands of people without power and caused water damage to countless homes and businesses, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting an Emergency – Be Prepared Seminar for residents in the 183rd Legislative District on Thursday, May 23, from 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Springhouse Middle School in Allentown.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 23:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Offer Veterans Outreach Assistance May 2 in Slatington]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://sitemanager.pahousegop.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=17217&SiteID=0]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, May 2.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s Northampton District Office to Offer Veterans Outreach Assistance April 4]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://sitemanager.pahousegop.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=16974&SiteID=0]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office on Thursday, April 4.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Property Tax/Rent Rebate and Unclaimed Property Assistance Available in District Offices]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My legislative offices offer a variety of services to area residents, including assistance pertaining to state programs such as the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and information on unclaimed property currently being held by the Pennsylvania Treasury that may belong to area individuals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Free Webinar on PA 529 College Savings Program]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to host a free webinar for families interested in learning more about the PA 529 College Savings Program.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:37:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Hosts Financial Aid Seminar for Area Students and their Parents]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a financial aid seminar for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades from Catasauqua, Northampton, Northern Lehigh, Parkland, and Whitehall-Coplay high schools, as well as students from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, and their parents.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Reschedules College Financial Aid Seminar for Feb. 19]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) has rescheduled her college financial aid seminar for area students and their parents for Tuesday, Feb. 19. The seminar is designed to help provide information and answer any questions families may have about financing higher education.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State House Unanimously Approves Harhart’s Legislation to Fund Child Advocacy Centers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to create a dedicated funding stream for the creation and support of the Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the Commonwealth.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Continues Mission to Help Abused Children]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – On the heels of the recommendations of the Child Protection Task Force, which included funding for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) as a priority, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to create a sustainable funding stream for these vital treatment programs across Pennsylvania. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working to Ensure Continued Funding of Vital Senior Programs]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Back in the early 1970s, Pennsylvania created a lottery system with the sole purpose of providing funding support for program and services to assist older residents. Since its creation, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $22.6 billion to pharmaceutical assistance, area agencies on aging, senior centers, in-home services, shared- and free-ride programs, long-term living services and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Hosts Financial Aid Seminar for Area Students and their Parents]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a financial aid seminar for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades from Catasauqua, Northampton, Northern Lehigh, Parkland high schools, as well as students from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, and their parents.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Resolution Designates Feb. 1 as Wear Red Day in PA]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) introduced a resolution unanimously approved by the House of Representatives to designate Friday, Feb. 1, as Wear Red for Women Day in Pennsylvania in order to raise awareness of women’s cardiovascular disease.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:53:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart District Offices to Offer Veteran Outreach Assistance Feb. 7 in Northampton]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Feb. 7, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host College Financial Aid Seminar Jan. 28]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) will once again be hosting a college financial aid seminar for area students and their parents to help provide information and answer any questions they may have about financing higher education.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:53:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deadline Extended for Small Games of Chance Reports, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The deadline for nonprofit organizations and charities to submit annual and semi-annual reports as part of the updated Small Games of Chance Act has been extended for a year, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Look at the Year Ahead]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Jan. 1, I took the oath of office for the 2013-14 legislative session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This was a great time to assess the past and look ahead to the future. As 2013 begins, the new legislative session provides us with many challenges and opportunities to make Pennsylvania better. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Offers Veteran Outreach Assistance Jan. 3 in Slatington]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is making available a veteran’s outreach specialist from the American Legion in Wilkes-Barre to assist local veterans with accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration each month through her district offices.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Reappointed Chairwoman of House Professional Licensure Committee]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) has been appointed by Speaker-designate Sam Smith (R-Punxsutawney) to serve as chairwoman of the House Professional Licensure Committee for the 2013-14 legislative session.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Multi-Year Fishing Licenses Available Dec. 1, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – A new fishing season is on the horizon, and anglers can prepare themselves by purchasing a multi-year fishing license, available for the first time this year from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:16:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legislation Accomplishment’s in 2012 Abound]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The 2011-12 legislative session wrapped up in November, and before we begin the new session on Jan. 1, 2013, I think it is wise to take a look back and see what we have accomplished. Of course, some years are more productive than others, but this past year we have been able to make significant progress on several fronts that will help improve the business climate in Pennsylvania, increase safety and protection, and honor our military men and women.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart District Offices to Offer Veteran Outreach Assistance]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has recently teamed up with a veteran’s outreach specialist from the American Legion in Wilkes-Barre to assist local veterans with issues they may be having accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Northampton and Lehigh County Legislators Hosting Small Games of Chance Seminar Oct. 24 ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide the most up-to-date information to holders of small games of chance licenses, lawmakers from Northampton and Lehigh counties are hosting a Small Games of Chance Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 6-9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association in Walnutport.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Earns ‘Guardian of Small Business’ Recognition from National Federation of Independent Business]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Leadership Council of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has named Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) a “Guardian of Small Business” for her outstanding voting record on pro-business legislation during the 2011-12 legislative session. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legislative Efforts to Fund Children’s Advocacy Centers Continues]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I don’t know if there is anything more tragic that a child being physically or sexually abused. Yet, it is happening to thousands of kids each year right here in Pennsylvania. It was through my desire to want to help these children in some way that I first learned about the vital work of Pennsylvania’s children’s advocacy centers (CACs). These are offices tailored specifically for children to go and be heard, get the help they need for medical and emotional healing, and provide law enforcement with the information needed to prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Supporting Our Local Heroes]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[When you wake up in the dead of night to the smell of smoke in the house, when you’re in a vehicle accident and are trapped in the car or when you’re in a flooded area and need rescuing, it’s our local firefighters who risk their safety to ensure yours.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:53:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Annual Senior Expo Aug. 23]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting her annual Senior Expo, which will feature dozens of local, state and federal agencies offering information on programs and services available to seniors; health screenings; and information on the new Voter ID Law and how to obtain a free photo ID.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lottery Proceeds Benefit Local Seniors]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As the state with the fourth largest population of older residents, we rely heavily on programs to serve our senior citizens. We are fortunate the Pennsylvania Lottery is the only lottery in the nation that contributes all of its proceeds exclusively to programs benefiting the senior community. Since its inception in 1971, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $22.5 billion to programs specifically geared toward senior citizens. The 2011-12 year, in particular, was a record-breaking year, generating more than $1 billion for senior programs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tax Dollars Stay ‘At Home’ Under Legislation Endorsed by Lehigh Valley House Republicans ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Members of the Lehigh Valley House Republican delegation voted Saturday to discontinue the practice of using Earned Income Tax (EIT) collected from suburban residents who work within the Allentown-based Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) to pay for the proposed $220 million ice hockey arena complex. These local taxes were earmarked to repay bonds issued by the Allentown Economic Development Corporation to fund economic development projects.    ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Helping Those Children Most in Need]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[With more than three million children reporting abuse each year across the United States and approximately five children a day dying as a result of abuse, there is a clear need to do more to help those who are victimized. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 21:17:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Detected Early in Pennsylvania, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a report on the early discovery of the year’s first mosquito carrying the West Nile virus in Pennsylvania, announced Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Congratulates Winners of Her ‘There Ought to Be a Law’ Student Contest]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG—Bullying and alternative energy were the focuses of the winning ideas from Rep. Julie Harhart’s annual “There Ought to Be a Law” contest for fourth-, 11th- and 12th-grade students in the 183rd Legislative District.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Accomplishments Abound in 2011-12 Session]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Increasing the safety of our citizens, providing a better quality of life for all Pennsylvania residents, and positioning the state for greater economic stability in the future are all goals we have focused on so far during this legislative session in the state House of Representatives.  I am proud to say we have made great strides in each of these areas over the past year and a half.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Applauds Funding for Expansion of Farmers Markets]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today applauded the award of $5,000 in funding from the federal government for the promotion of farmers markets in the Lehigh Valley. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Announces Expanded Access to Birth, Death Records]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that under a new law citizens will have greater access to birth and death records of Pennsylvania citizens after a specified period of time has elapsed.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart to Host Fire, EMS Seminar Feb. 23]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a seminar for fire and emergency services organizations in order to provide information on state and federal funding opportunities, as well as new regulations and legislation impacting fire companies and EMS organizations.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legislative Record Shows Reform, Compromise]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have been receiving some feedback on my record of reform in Harrisburg, as well as on my vote pertaining to the congressional reapportionment maps, and I would like to take this opportunity to clarify my legislative record.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Says Budget Proposal Reflective of Difficult Economic Times]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement on Gov. Tom Corbett’s $27.1 billion state budget proposal delivered before a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Law Affects Teen Drivers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As a parent, I understand the worry of watching your teenager drive off down the road with the hope that he or she has the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility of being a licensed driver.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Staying Safe This Winter ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As the holiday season is in full swing and winter weather begins to set in, there are many things you can do to protect yourself from holiday scams and also while driving on winter roads.  This time of year carries many risks for consumers, and there are several ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from dangerous pitfalls.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:19:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Approves Harhart Legislation to Study Use of Slate Waste in Highway Construction Projects]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In an effort to search for viable ways to recycle the growing amounts of waste from the slate industry in Pennsylvania, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) introduced and the House overwhelmingly passed legislation that would request PennDOT to conduct a study on the possibility of slate waste being used in highway construction projects.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Announces House Approval of Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Bill]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives this week approved legislation that provides affected local governments with the ability to place impact fees on the state’s natural gas industry, announced Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton). House Bill 1950 would also create uniformity across the state in regard to regulations and oversight of the industry in order to protect the environment.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hahn, Harhart to Host Property Tax Town Hall Meeting]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: State Reps. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) and Julie Harhart 
(R-Lehigh/Northampton) will host a town hall meeting to provide the latest information on the debate over school property taxes. The members will be presenting a Power Point presentation which shows the history of the issue, as well as updating constituents on the challenges facing the state Legislature in attempting to reduce or eliminate school property taxes. A question and answer session will follow. 
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fall Legislative Agenda Hits the Ground Running]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[To date, 2011 has been a very productive year – legislatively speaking. Thus far, the House has passed 136 substantive bills of which 89 have been signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s September Legislative Program Spotlights Programs and Services Available Through the Department of Aging]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG  – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) interviews Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Brian Duke for her September Legislative Report.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[PA 529 College Savings Program Helps Families with College Tuition Costs, Says Harhart]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) would like to inform residents that the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is available to help families cover the costs of tuition.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should the State Privatize State Liquor Stores?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Among the various legislative agenda items on the fall docket for the General Assembly is whether or not to privatize the state store liquor system. I want to take this opportunity to provide information on the proposed legislation and receive feedback on resident support or opposition to the measure.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Completion Date Delayed for Route 873 Bridge Project]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today provided an update on the State Route 873 bridge project in Washington Township, Lehigh County.  Harhart said PennDOT has pushed back the completion date from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 due to a manufacturer’s delay in producing galvanized steel plates.  The bridge carries traffic over the Lehigh River.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Says On-Time, Fiscally Responsible Budget Addresses State Priorities]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) today voted in favor of a $27.15 billion state budget that reduces state spending and contains no tax increases or new borrowing.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Introduces Bill to Study Costs for State Services and Programs Accessed by Illegal Immigrants]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has introduced legislation to study the costs to Commonwealth agencies that provide social services and public assistance to illegal immigrants residing in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Says Budget Proposal Responds to Fiscal Realities of Pennsylvania]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) issued the following statement in response to the first budget proposal put forward by Gov. Tom Corbett:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Re-Introduces Bill Targeting Involuntary Commitments and Firearm Possession]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) has re-introduced legislation that would require written notice be provided to individuals under an involuntary mental commitment as specified by the Mental Health Procedures Act of the obligations of a firearms disability as a result of that commitment.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Introduces Resolution Calling For Slate Study]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) recently introduced a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to conduct a thorough study of Pennsylvania’s slate industry, specifically for the purpose of seeking ways to use slate waste for highway construction and civil engineering.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transportation Committee Advances Harhart Bill Designating the Battle of the Bulge Veterans Memorial Highway]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The House Transportation Committee voted this week to send to the full House a bill introduced by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) to designate a portion of State Route 145 in Northampton and Lehigh counties as “The Battle of the Bulge Veterans Memorial Highway.”]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Professional Licensure Committee Holds First Meeting with The Independent Regulatory Review Commission]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh), majority chair of the House Professional Licensure Committee, this week convened the first informational meeting of the committee.  Members heard a presentation from Kim Kauffman, executive director of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Unanimously Adopts Harhart Resolution Raising Awareness of Heart Disease in Women]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The House today unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) recognizing Feb. 4, 2011, as “Wear Red Day” in Pennsylvania to heighten awareness of heart disease in women.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Unanimously Passes Harhart Resolution Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The House today unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) that would recognize January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Votes No on Natural Gas Tax: Says Not Enough Revenue Dedicated to Local Governments, Environment Impacted by Industry]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton) voted no on legislation to tax the natural gas industry that circumvented the typical legislative process and will ultimately hinder job growth, tie the hands of local governments, and increase consumer costs of natural gas.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart Votes ‘No’ on Budget That Spends Money it Does Not Have]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Julie Harhart (Lehigh/Northampton) today voted “no” on a $28.04 billion state budget that uses $850 million in federal funding that has yet to be approved.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harhart’s Firearms Notification Legislation Following Involuntary Mental Health Commitment Passes House Committee]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Julie Harhart’s (R-Lehigh/Northampton) legislation aimed at notifying individuals who have undergone involuntary mental health commitment of their gun rights and protecting public safety passed the House Judiciary Committee this week.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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