



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:
November 20, 2009
Shuster Cosponsors Legislation to End the Revolving Bailouts of the TARP Program
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For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2009
GAO Report Demonstrates Urgent Need for Interchange Fee Reform
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For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2009
Democrat “Doc Fix” is Budgetary Malpractice Shuster Opposed Speaker Pelosi’s Ill-Conceived and Expensive “Doc Fix;” Supported Responsible, Deficit Neutral Republican Alternative
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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 >
Altoona Social Security Office is moving to 303 Cayuga Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 On October 26, 2009. 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