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	<title>State Senator Wayne Fontana</title>
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		<title>Fontana Child Abuse Reporting Bill Clears Senate Education Committee</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG, June 11, 2013 – The state Senate Education Committee today unanimously approved state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s (D-Brookline) bill that would toughen child abuse reporting requirements in schools “I am heartened and encouraged by this strong bipartisan vote and look forward to the full Senate acting on the bill,” Fontana said. “The bill (Senate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PHEAA’s New Parkway Center Customer Service Facility to Create 150 jobs in Allegheny County</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh, PA (June 7, 2013) – Senator Wayne Fontana, Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors, today announced a new job creation initiative in Allegheny County that will generate 150 employment opportunities for local residents. “I am pleased to announce that PHEAA will be making a substantial investment in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PA Senate Manufacturing Caucus Holds First Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 17:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Senate Manufacturing Caucus, chaired by Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-42), held its first meeting today, bringing together manufacturers, legislators and experts to discuss ideas for boosting growth in this vital sector of the economy. “Pennsylvania has been an industrial leader throughout its history, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fontana Applauds Highmark-West Penn Merger</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-applauds-highmark-west-penn-merger</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-applauds-highmark-west-penn-merger#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG, April 29, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the state Department of Insurance’s decision today to approve the merger between Highmark and West Penn Allegheny Health System: “I am pleased with the approval of this affiliation and am confident this will lead to enhanced health care, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fontana Announces Deadline Extension for Home Heating Aid Program</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-announces-deadline-extension-for-home-heating-aid-program</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-announces-deadline-extension-for-home-heating-aid-program#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brookline, March 28, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application deadline has been extended through April 26. “I urge low-income homeowners to look into whether they are eligible for home heating assistance,” Fontana said. “With lingering cold weather and rising heating costs, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fontana Comments on Mayor Ravenstahl Challenge of UPMC Non-Profit Status</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-comments-on-mayor-ravenstahl-challenge-of-upmc-non-profit-status</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-comments-on-mayor-ravenstahl-challenge-of-upmc-non-profit-status#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BROOKLINE, March 20, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement following city of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s announcement concerning UPMC’s non-profit status: “I commend Mayor Ravenstahl and the city of Pittsburgh for challenging UPMC’s non-profit status and for bringing this issue before the Court to determine whether UPMC truly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fontana Pleased with Senate Vote for Mentored Hunting Program</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-pleased-with-senate-vote-for-mentored-hunting-program</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-pleased-with-senate-vote-for-mentored-hunting-program#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[SB 623]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harrisburg, March 19, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today applauded unanimous Senate support for a bill that would enable the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish an adult mentored hunting program. “A mentored hunting program can encourage more adults to give hunting a try,” Fontana said. “By providing more of an incentive for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fontana Child Abuse Reporting Bill Wins Bipartisan Backing</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-child-abuse-reporting-bill-wins-bipartisan-backing</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/fontana-child-abuse-reporting-bill-wins-bipartisan-backing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG, March 18, 2013 – Speaking at a Capitol news conference today, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) said his bill that would strengthen child abuse reporting laws is being touted under a legislative package endorsed by the bipartisan Task Force on Child Protection. “I publicly thank the task force for largely underscoring my proposal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing on Medicaid Expansion</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/senate-democratic-appropriations-committee-holds-hearing-on-medicaid-expansion</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/senate-democratic-appropriations-committee-holds-hearing-on-medicaid-expansion#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Medicaid Expansion]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh, March 8, 2013 – Democratic members of the state Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing in Pittsburgh today to receive testimony from local officials and health-care experts regarding Pennsylvania’s option to expand Medicaid coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act.
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		<title>Senator Fontana&#8217;s Statement Regarding City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl:</title>
		<link>http://www.senatorfontana.com/senator-fontanas-statement-regarding-city-of-pittsburgh-mayor-luke-ravenstahl</link>
		<comments>http://www.senatorfontana.com/senator-fontanas-statement-regarding-city-of-pittsburgh-mayor-luke-ravenstahl#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I have been a state Senator working to advance the City of Pittsburgh with Mayor Ravenstahl for the last seven years. By working together with his Administration, I was proud to advance the revitalization and transformation of many of the communities in my district, especially the Beechview neighborhood and downtown Pittsburgh. I respect the Mayor&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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