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HAWLEY — At 100 years old, World War II veteran Sgt. Joseph Drake of Hawley is a living testament to courage and sacrifice, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said this week.

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — 80 years after the end of World War II, our nation's heroes are receiving a long overdue honor. At the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., several United States Army Rangers are being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said on Wednesday that Head Start programs give kids the boost they need for a strong start in life.

WILKES-BARRE, PA — On June 20, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) has been awarded two federal grants in the amounts of $334,524 and $241,300 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Both grants are part of the FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.

WASHINGTON, DC — on June 24, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the official launch of the Congressional App Challenge for students across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District. This annual competition is a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students across Northeastern Pennsylvania to dive into the world of STEM, coding, and computer science through hands-on experience.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will benefit from nearly $600,000 in federal funding for infrastructure projects delivered through a pair of grants.

SCRANTON, PA – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) for a roundtable discussion in Scranton, Pennsylvania with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions before portions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expire at the end of the year. Doing so will create new opportunities for American workers and businesses to thrive.

WILKES-BARRE — In announcing two federal grants for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Friday, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said the investments mark a significant win for Northeast Pennsylvania.