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With the rising cost of natural gas,
Pennsylvania has drawn the interest of large companies interested in
drilling a previously untapped source lying beneath the commonwealth.
It's known at the Marcellus Shale Formation, and releasing gas requires
drilling and then pumping in a million gallons of water mixed with sand
and chemicals which breaks up the shale, allowing the gas to flow
freely. Sid
Michaels has more from Harrisburg.
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Thank You! BALLOT Question:
On November 4, voters authorized bond funds to improve
Pennsylvania's drinking water and sewage treatment systems. The $400 million bond will be used to reconstruct,
rehabilitate and improve the state's aging water and sewage systems.
These grants and loans should help communities begin projects without
raising local taxes and fees. The bond will not require and
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Senator Musto visits
Our Lady of the Angels Academy in
Lansford. Bridge Educational Foundation provides a
bridge between Pennsylvania’s employers and students. And, in so doing,
the Foundation has made a difference in the lives of over 3,000 families
with students in over 300 schools spread out over 43 counties. On
Oct. 15th, the Foundation had the pleasure to announce $20,000 of
EITC scholarship donations for pre-kindergarten programs and K-12
tuition.
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Senator Musto tours newly renovated
Hazleton General Hospital Intensive Care Unit
With the help of a grant from the state
Department of Health, Hazleton General Hospital unveiled a new state of
the art ICU unit. Renovations included a facelift to 12 patient rooms,
redesigned nursing stating, automated doors at the entrance and an
updated computer system.
Pictured: Kim Colvell, ICU
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The Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their
heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants and crisis
grants. You need not have an unpaid bill to receive home heating energy
assistance. You can receive this money without being in the Cash
Assistance program -- a family of four with an annual income of up to
$44,443 can qualify for assistance.
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On Sept. 11, 2008,
the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act
took effect. The PA Department of Health has online resources to help
businesses and clubs comply with the law banning smoking in most public
places, including restaurants, workplaces and a portion of casino
floors.
Guidance and a
downloadable toolkit for public places and workplaces, as well as
frequently asked questions and materials are available at
www.health.state.pa.us. In
addition, businesses may now call a dedicated helpline at 1-877-835-9535
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State Senator Ray Musto was sworn in to Governor Edward G. Rendell’s 30-member
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force. Magisterial District
Judge Fred A. Pierantoni III, Pittston, administered the oath of office
in Senator Musto’s district office in Pittston. “I am
honored to serve on this prestigious task force and determined to help
Pennsylvania chart a new course that will amply provide for our water
and wastewater needs for many years to come,” Musto said
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District
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81 S.
Main Street
PO Box 786
Pittston, PA 18640
570-654-1483
800-280-4277 Toll free
570-826-5470 (fax)
musto@pasenate.com
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Harrisburg
office:
Senate Box 203014
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-7105
717-783-4141 (Fax)
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