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Welcome To The Norwin Area Democrats
We serve and represent Adamsburg, Harrison City, Irwin, Manor, North Huntingdon,
North Irwin, Penn Township, and Trafford
Virtual Angel Tree
Our Annual Holiday Community Outreach Project
Sponsored by the Region 6/Norwin Area Democrats
& the Big Brother Big Sister of Laurel Region
Please click Here for the list of children who need your help during the holidays
Please note the children who have an X by their name have already
been picked by
people in our community.
Any questions please call Mariann at 412-720-9780
Democratic Voices
Communication Focus Group
Your Voice and Opinions are powerful. As a voter you enjoy more persuasive ability to influence a member of Congress than a lobbyist in Washington, It is not ONLY your right, but your duty to make contact with your legislatures
Constitutional Corner
Orderly Transfer Of Power
Since many of us may be separated from our high school history classes by a number of years, a short reference to the bedrock of our government, the Constitution, might be helpful.
Covid-19 County Update
The CDC has given guidelines based on the number of positive cases in your county. To check on Westmoreland County Click Here.
Click Here to find the number of cases in your zip code. Enter your zip code on the bottom of the dashboard!
On December 2, 242 new Covid-19 cases reported in Westmoreland County
in a 24 hour period.
President Biden's Agenda
Infrastructure & Jobs Act
Passed with bipartisan support. How did your representatives vote?
Senator Bob Casey voted YES
Senator Pat Toomey voted NO
Representative Reschenthaler voted NO
What this Bill will do for Pennsylvanians
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$11.3 billion for roads and highways and $1.6 billion for bridge repair and replacement
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$2.8 billion for public transportation
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replacement of the 160,000 lead service lines in Pennsylvania
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$171 million to expand electric vehicle charging networks
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Expand broadband internet
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More than $3 billion for abandoned mine reclamation
What does this mean for you and your family?
The 2018 Report Card for Pennsylvania's infrastructure gave the Commonwealth an overall grade of C-, which reflects that PA has some of the worst roads and bridges in the country. This bill will help repair more than 3,300 structurally-deficient bridges and over 7,540 miles of highway in poor condition.
This bill will also expand broadband internet to the more than 390,000 Pennsylvanians who lack access-meaning more kids can do their homework and more families can stay connected.
Click on link below to learn more...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
letter of the week
for past letters that were written and sent to local publications for consideration
Click Here
Letter of the Week
The Cost We Pay for Questionable Relationships....
We recently learned that Trump has lost $70 million on the Trump International Hotel. In 2018, Deutsche Bank gave him a six-year deferral on payment of a $170 million loan for that same hotel. In 2017, the state of New York and the UK won a $630 million lawsuit against Deutsche Bank for laundering Russian money. Under Obama, the federal government started their own lawsuit; it was estimated that the fine could top $1 billion. But under Trump, it was settled for $85 million in 2018. Was there a quid pro quo?
Trump and many of his associates have had quite a few such questionable relationships with Deutsche Bank. Just look at the three amigos: Wilbur Ross, the king of bankruptcies, Donald Trump, the king of fraud and lawsuits, and Steven Mnuchin, the king of foreclosures. These three form the trifecta of questionable behavior. If their actions are not criminal, they should be. Each has robbed people, not with a gun but with a fountain pen. We need to reform our laws involving bankruptcies, market manipulation, foundations and tax exemptions. These are some of the ways the 0.1% steal from the rest of us
Mike Garing
Community Meetings
Region 6 Norwin Area Democrats
Our next meeting will be January 12, 6PM Norwin Public Library. Zoom will be made available
Stay safe and enjoy the holidays!
Westmoreland County Commissioners
Regular Public Meeting
Thursday, December 16 10AM
Commissioners' Public Meeting
Commissioners' Meeting Room
Courthouse Square, Greensburg
NHT Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday, December 15 7PM
Irwin Borough Meeting
December 8th 6pm
North Irwin Borough Meeting
December 13, 6PM
21 Second Street, North Irwin
Manor Borough Council
Penn Township Commissioners Meeting
7PM December 20
Penn Twp. Municipal Building
2001 Municipal Court
Harrison City
Trafford Borough Council Meeting
December 7, 7PM
Manchester Room
414 Brinton Avenue, Trafford
Become a
Judge Of Elections
Make a difference in the Electoral process and ensure that every vote counts by being a Judge of Elections.
We also need poll workers to ensure every vote counts!
2022 Primary ELECTION DAY IS May 17
We also need Poll workers!
Training Will Be Provided
Contact Us!
Our next Norwin Area Democrats Region 6 Meeting will be in January at the Norwin Area Library community Room