Shuster visits the Alum Bank Volunteer Fire Department

Yesterday, Congressman Bill Shuster visited the Alum Bank Volunteer Fire Department in Bedford County to see how the fire department has improved its operations through equipment it purchased after receiving funding from three Assistance to Firefighters Program grants.

The Fire department purchased a new tanker truck, self contained breathing apparatus and compressor units, as well as new hoses and nozzles.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) awards one-year grants directly to fire departments and rescue personnel to support the nation's first responders and the services they deliver. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP) administers the program, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

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Shuster, Platts meet with students from Middlesex Elementary in Carlisle

Yesterday, Congressman Shuster and Congressman Platts met with students from Middlesex Elementary School in Carlisle. This gave the students the chance to hear from two members of Congress and see their government in action first hand.

Shuster meets with National Junior High Honor Students from Somerset

Shuster meets with Juniata College students

Congressman Shuster met with eleven students from Juniata College on the fourth floor of the Cannon House Office Building this afternoon.  The students and their professor, Dennis Plane are visiting Washington, DC this week and will remain in town for the upcoming inauguration of President-Elect Obama. Shuster held a question and answer session with the students that covered a full range of topics from Pennsylvania's political landscape to what Congress should expect from the new Obama Administration.