Campaign Updates

House votes to stop Obama immigration lawsuits

May 9, 2012

The House voted early Wednesday morning to stop the Obama administration's lawsuits against state immigration laws. The amendment, which strips funding so that the Justice Department cannot pursue the lawsuits, passed 238-173. Twelve Democrats voted for it, while six Republicans voted against...

WRKO: Rep. Lou Barletta on Secure Communities

May 8, 2012

Rep. Barletta recently spoke with WRKO's Howie Carr about fighting illegal immigration and securing our communities. Listen to the interview here.

Standard Speaker: President's 'over-regulation' has Barletta, others concerned

Apr 30, 2012

The Obama administration has rewritten regulations governing manure and urinals, and wants to change laws for farms and cement production. Those are some of the examples U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta gave to highlight what he characterized as "over-regulation" by the Obama administration. Barletta,...

Lou Barletta congratulates Stilp

Apr 25, 2012

HAZLETON – U.S. Representative Lou Barletta released the following statement after the Primary Election results were known: “I would first like to thank everyone who voted for me today. The warm welcome I continue to receive in Northeastern, Central, and South Central Pennsylvania...

Lou Barletta on Rick Santorum's campaign announcement

Apr 10, 2012

HAZLETON, PA -- U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, PA-11, released the following statement after Rick Santorum suspended his presidential campaign Tuesday afternoon: "I'd like to commend my friend Rick Santorum on his presidential campaign. Rick went farther than any of his critics dreamed he would. He...