



Welcome to the official website for the Ninth Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Thank you for taking the time to visit. I encourage you to take advantage of this informational tool to stay up-to-date with issues in central and western Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Your thoughts and concerns are important to me, and I welcome any feedback you may have.
Sincerely,
Bill Shuster
Member of Congress
For Immediate Release:
February 8, 2010
Shuster Statement on the Passing of Jack Murtha
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For Immediate Release:
February 4, 2010
Shuster Statement Opposing Debt Limit Increase
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For Immediate Release:
February 1, 2010
Shuster Statement on Possibility of KSM Trial Moving to Western Pennsylvania
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Congressman Shuster’s District Staff will hold two sessions of office hours in Fayette County on Friday February 5th details here.
Congressman Shuster’s District Staff will hold two sessions of office hours in Juniata County on Thursday February 4th details here.
Congressman Shuster’s District Staff will hold office hours in Cambria County on Wednesday February 3rd from 3:00 to 4:00pm details here.
Congressman Shuster’s District Staff will hold office hours in Clearfield County on Wednesday February 3rd from 1:00 to 2:00pm details here.
The Department of Homeland Security has published information to assist individuals unable to return to Haiti due to the destruction and humanitarian crisis in that country. The information can be accessed here.
Information regarding the extended First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit available here.
Applications for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grants are now being accepted. Individuals can apply at www.compass.state.pa.us
A new organization made up of trained voice actors is putting their talents to use in the healthcare debate. Go to www.hearthebill.org to hear the current healthcare bills being debated in the House and the Senate in audio book format.
The Department of Veterans Affairs extended “Agent Orange” benefits, recognizing Parkinson’s disease, hairy cell leukemia, and ischemic heart disease as service-connected illnesses. Read More >
The Department of Education recently launched an income-based repayment plan for federal student loans. For more information and to see if you are eligible, go to http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/IBRPlan.jsp