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News from August 2024

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Critics say Harris' DNC speech lacked substance

By Berks County News | Aug 31, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech at the Democratic National Convention has drawn criticism for its perceived lack of substantive content and focus on partisan rhetoric. Critics argue that her remarks were filled with "empty rhetoric and partisan platitudes," offering little in terms of concrete policy solutions.

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Congressman Meuser critiques Harris's first interview as presidential candidate

By Berks County News | Aug 30, 2024

Republican Congressman Dan Meuser weighed in on what Harris did and did not say. "We got real problems with our economy and our, our national security and our border and our energy policy. And last night, we certainly didn't hear any solutions to those," said Meuser.

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Representative Meuser criticizes Vice President Harris's leadership on Newsmax

By Berks County News | Aug 30, 2024

In a candid interview on Newsmax, Representative Dan Meuser voiced his strong disapproval of Vice President Kamala Harris’s national performance over the past four years. He accused her leadership strategies and policy measures of leading to what he described as “suboptimal” outcomes.

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Congressman Meuser addresses censorship concerns with Mark Zuckerberg

By Berks County News | Aug 29, 2024

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) has written to Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Meta, following Zuckerberg's recent letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan in which he admits to censoring content on his social media platforms. In his letter, Congressman Meuser addresses serious concerns about Meta's practices related to content suppression and potential election interference.

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Congressman Meuser announces $200k grant for Wyoming County Healthcare Center

By Berks County News | Aug 27, 2024

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced the approval of a grant amounting to $213,177 for the Wyoming County Healthcare Center. This federal grant is funded through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region. ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Berks County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Berks County News | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Berks County News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Berks County News | Aug 25, 2024

These former Berks County News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Berks County News area weekly mass times

By Berks County News | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Berks County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Berks County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Berks County News | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Berks County in week ending Aug. 17

By Berks County News | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Berks County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Berks County News | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Trump’s York visit sees attendance from three Republican congressmen

By Berks County News | Aug 20, 2024

Three Republican congressmen attended former President Donald Trump's visit to York, Pennsylvania. The attendees included Reps. Scott Perry (R-10), Dan Meuser (R-09), and Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-15).

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Trump addresses energy policy and economic issues in York

By Berks County News | Aug 19, 2024

Former President Donald Trump delivered a 50-minute speech in York, focusing on energy, jobs, fracking, and trade. The event drew notable attendees including U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-York County, who has been a staunch supporter of Trump and was involved in efforts to keep him in office after the 2020 election. York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler and U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, were also present.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Berks County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Berks County News | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Berks County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Meuser co-sponsors legislation to oppose Biden-Harris EV rule

By Berks County News | Aug 18, 2024

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, this week co-sponsored H.J.Res.199 — a resolution of disapproval to nullify the Biden-Harris National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule titled “Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027-2032 and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030-2035.”

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Trump urged to focus on record over policy at rally

By Berks County News | Aug 18, 2024

Rep. Dan Meuser, who represents Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, said Trump should stress his record compared to that of Harris and not just her policy points, which he described as “socialist at best, communist at worst.”

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Valley residents urge Trump to focus on economy at Pa. rally

By Berks County News | Aug 18, 2024

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, who represents Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, said Trump should stress his record compared to that of Harris and not just her policy points, which he described as “socialist at best, communist at worst.”

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Trump and GOP leaders emphasize 'strength versus weakness' at rally

By Berks County News | Aug 18, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and other speakers emphasized the theme of "strength versus weakness" during a rally on Saturday. The event featured several prominent Republican figures.

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Berks County News area weekly mass times

By Berks County News | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Berks County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Meuser criticizes Vice President Harris's proposed price gouging ban

By Berks County News | Aug 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal for a federal ban on price gouging in the food industry has drawn sharp criticism from Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Penn., who told Newsmax the plan is misguided and harmful to small businesses.