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By Jake Blumgart (WHYY.org)
Source: PlanPhilly
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa, grew up in the Olney neighborhood of upper North Philadelphia. There, the congressman's mother worked as a crossing guard shepherding school children across bustling North 5th Street, the neighborhood's shop-lined commercial spine. Back then, Olney was mostly Irish and Italian, but today it is one of the most racially and linguistically diverse areas in the city.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13), Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke and 9th District Councilwoman Cherelle Parker joined with Olney neighborhood stakeholders and business owners to condemn President Trump's reckless 2019 Budget proposal and the damaging effects it would have on the business corridor that comprises the North 5th Street section of Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed Congressman Brendan F. Boyle's (PA-13) bill, H.R. 2873, to designate the post office at 207 Glenside Avenue in Wyncote, PA as the "Staff Sergeant Peter Taub Post Office Building." Sergeant Taub, a fallen hero from Congressman Boyle's district, made the ultimate sacrifice for his country when a suicide bomber took his life in Afghanistan in December 2015. The House of Representatives passed this legislation on November 15, 2017. The President is expected to sign this bill into law soon.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) issued the following statement after entering into a friendly Super Bowl wager with Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04). Boyle is betting that his Philadelphia Eagles will take home the coveted super bowl trophy this weekend over Kennedy's hometown New England Patriots. The stakes are high – Philly's iconic cheesesteak vs. New England's Boston Cream Pie.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) released the following statement today after Rep. Bob Brady (PA-O1) announced that he will not seek re-election:
"Since coming to Congress I've gotten to know Bob well. I value our friendship and working closely together to help the city we both love. Bob is a proud son of Philadelphia. He loves our city and would do anything to help anyone. No one has a bigger heart than Bob."
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) issued the following statement in response to the President's decision to campaign in Pennsylvania amidst a looming government shutdown:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) ) issued the following statement after entering into a friendly playoff wager with Minnesota Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02). Congressman Boyle is betting that his Philadelphia Eagles will clinch another playoff-game victory this Sunday in the NFC Championship game against Rep. Lewis's hometown Minnesota Vikings. The stakes are high--- Philly's iconic Cheesesteak against Minnesota's Hormel SPAM (in a can).
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) released the following statement in response to Pennsylvania State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale's findings regarding the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA):
Washington, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) today released the following statement after voting to table Congressman Al Green's resolution calling for the impeachment of President Trump:
"President Donald Trump's actions have raised very serious questions about his fitness to serve in office which I continue to speak out against. However, at this time, I believe we must focus on protecting the integrity of Special Counsel Robert Muller's ongoing, independent federal investigation and then evaluate its results before beginning impeachment proceedings."
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