Bob Casey
Casey on Pa. Overdose Epidemic: “We’re Leading in a Category We Don’t Want to Be Leading”
Drug overdose deaths have rapidly increased in recent years and experts say this is due in large part to abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin […]
Ross on Recovering Officer: “The Fact He’s Here Is Amazing”
Sen. Bob Casey, Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Richard Ross gave a joint press conference today to give an update on the condition of […]
For Some Gays, Getting Married to Their Own “Children” a Legal Nightmare
Before the Supreme Court’s ruling which legalized same-sex marriage across the country, a number of couples, who desperately wanted assurance that their partners could have hospital […]
Bob Casey, Elizabeth Warren, and More Address Loophole in SSA’s Same-Sex Marriage Benefits
A loophole in the Social Security Administration’s benefit administration has caused many same-sex married couples to be penalized by the SSA, and a growing host […]
Will Bob Casey Kill the Iran Nuclear Deal?
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey may be one of the votes standing between the Obama Administration and a deal with Iran to put its nuclear program […]
Toomey, Casey on Opposite Sides of Planned Parenthood Debate
In recent weeks, a pro-life group has released several videotapes purporting to show Planned Parenthood officials haggling over the price their organization will be paid […]
Sen. Casey Pushes for Families to Fly Cheaper
The major U.S. airlines, more than ever, are dinging travelers — including whole families — for amenities like checked bags, seat changes and even on-board […]
Casey Backs Bill to Prepare for Oil Train Disasters
Amid growing concern about oil train derailments — including on trains journeying through Philadelphia to refineries on the south side of town — U.S. Sen. […]
Reintroduced “Respect for Marriage Act” Seeks to Completely Repeal DOMA
All our lives changed when the Supreme Court—with the help of Miss Edie Windsor—struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which negated our marriage rights […]
PHOTOS: Barack Obama and Tom Wolf at Temple University
President Barack Obama was at Temple University yesterday stumping for gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf. Pennsylvania’s Democratic machinery, including State Senator Mike Stack, Mayor Michael Nutter, […]
Casey: Hospitals Need Money to Fight Ebola
In the wake of Ebola’s appearance on American soil, Sen. Bob Casey is calling on Congress to increase funding to a program that helps hospitals […]
Casey Backs Bill to Increase School Nurses
The same day that Philly schools opened with a shortage of nurses — and a week after the district was sued over a death blamed, […]
Sen. Casey Wants World Cup in U.S. in 2022
Bob Casey has World Cup fever, and it won’t subside for another eight years or so. Pennsylvania’s senior senator issued a press release saying the […]
Senators Pat Toomey, Bob Casey Actually Vote Same Way on a Bill
Bipartisanship is here! Well, okay, for one recent bill. Both of Pennsylvania’s senators, Republican Pat Toomey and Democrat Bob Casey, voted the same way on […]
Bob Casey Pushes Back Against Euro Meat Claims
First it was Pat Toomey taking on the Europeans over cheese names. Now it’s Bob Casey pushing back against the European Union’s new rules on […]