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Op-Ed

Demand change to reverse upward pressure on American health care costs

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Marion Mass

Getting access to medical care is becoming a serious national problem for people of various income levels.

Community

Rep. Smucker: ‘We need real reforms to lower premiums’

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026
Press Release

Democrats promised the ‘Affordable’ Care Act would lower costs, but the opposite has happened, the congressman said.

Op-Ed

PBM reforms are needed

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025
Joe Kerwin

Originating in the 1960s, PBMs were intended to help manage prescription drug costs for employers and insurers.

Community

Smucker’s legislation advances with strong bipartisan support in Ways and Means Committee

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025
Press Release

The bills address child identity fraud, Social Security benefit clarity, and renewal of the Hospital at Home program.

Community

PA unemployment was 4% in July, marking 27th consecutive month equal to or below U.S. average 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Press Release

Total nonfarm jobs were at their 15th consecutive record high.

Community

Senate Democratic Policy Committee holds roundtable on emergency service recruitment  

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Press Release

Senate Democratic Policy Chair Nick Miller held a secondary roundtable discussion of the challenges first responders are facing. 

Op-Ed

Big Beautiful Bill puts hardworking families first

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025
Lloyd Smucker

The new legislation slows reckless spending and takes bold, pro-growth steps to help families recover after four devastating years. 

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