House votes to stop Obama immigration lawsuits


The House voted early Wednesday morning to stop the Obama administration's lawsuits against state immigration laws.

WRKO: Rep. Lou Barletta on Secure Communities


Rep. Barletta recently spoke with WRKO's Howie Carr about fighting illegal immigration and securing our communities.

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


Those are some of the examples U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta gave to highlight what he characterized as "over-regulation" by the Obama administration.

Lou Barletta congratulates Stilp

Looks forward to a spirited campaign

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 has been incredibly encouraging.

Lou Barletta on Rick Santorum's campaign announcement


U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, PA-11, released the following statement after Rick Santorum suspended his presidential campaign Tuesday afternoon:

Watch: Lou Barletta Makes a Stop in Danville


Our area’s newest congressman Lou Barletta has been traveling through part of our region now that it is included in his district.

Columbia County Republican Committee Endorses Lou Barletta for Second Term in Congress


"Congressman Barletta has demonstrated that he is not afraid to confront tough issues and will fight for what he believes."

Op-Ed: Health care reform law won't fix insurance


Government-run health care is not the answer.

Northumberland County Republican Committee Endorses Lou Barletta for Second Term in Congress


At a recent meeting of its committee members in Sunbury, PA, the Northumberland County Republican Committee endorsed United States Representative Lou Barletta (R-11th) for a second consecutive term in Congress.  The announcement was made by Beth Kremer, Chairwoman of the Northumberland County Republican Committee.

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta tours Sunbury


U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta walked the streets of Sunbury on Thursday, ducked into a restaurant and ordered two slices of plain pizza, and then listened to the mayor discuss how he wants to seize a public housing complex.

Government debt nags local Conservatives


The multi-trillion dollar debt being run up by the federal government was among the topics that nearly 100 Susquehanna Valley Conservatives discussed with two members of Congress Monday. Republican Tom Marino (R-10th, Cogan Station) was asked if he would pledge to not extend the debt limit, though it might mean a partial government shutdown.

Weighing In On The PA Primary


Two Congressmen from Pennsylvania came together Monday night in Union County to speak with constituents about their concerns with the upcoming primary election.

Congressman Lou Barletta tours LIFE Geisinger Kulpmont


"It's very important for me to see what this facility is about and how it can fit the needs of our elderly. In their life situation, many times they want to still stay home and don't want to go to a nursing home. I can see where this fits in and fills that gap in allowing seniors to stay at home and still have care," he said Friday afternoon at the borough facility.

Standard Speaker: Barletta: Washington 'out of touch'


U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta said he feels most people in Washington, D.C., are out of touch with the American public.

Barletta: Restoring our economy starts with infrastructure


The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act will create jobs and fix or replace some of our worst roads and bridges. It puts the United States on the road to restoring our economy and our infrastructure.

Barletta opens re-election campaign with record number of signatures

Republican incumbent has formidable grassroots operation, significant campaign funds

Representative Lou Barletta (PA -11th) has filed petitions containing more than 3,300 signatures with the Department of State, formally launching his re-election campaign and signaling that he has assembled a formidable, district-wide grassroots operation that will ensure enthusiastic, widespread voter support for Barletta in every county in the district.  

Barletta adjusting to routine in Washington


Since Republican Lou Barletta was sworn into office Jan. 5, he has dealt with a historic flood in his home region that still demands his time while working to fulfill campaign promises. And with another year left on his two-year term, more work remains.

Congressional Democrats plan Alabama trip to protest immigration law


A group of Democratic members of Congress opposed to Alabama's immigration law will be in Birmingham later this month to draw attention to what they say is a civil rights emergency.

Immigration bill splits House GOP


House Republicans are split over an immigration bill that is backed by presidential candidate Mitt Romney as the measure is attracting escalating criticism from industry groups and rank-and-file members. The rift over House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith’s (R-Texas) E-Verify bill is jeopardizing its chances of passing the Republican-controlled House.

National Journal: Longtime Illegal-Immigration Foe Vows to Kill E-Verify


House proponents of a law that would require employers to electronically verify their workers’ legal status knew they would have to fight Democrats. But they didn’t expect resistance from the likes of Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa. The freshman vowed to do whatever it takes, even working with Democrats, to block so-called E-Verify legislation.
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