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Senators McCormick, Fetterman Write Pennsylvania College Presidents on Campus Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) recently sent letters to the presidents of five Pennsylvania universities expressing concern about the continued rise of antisemitism on college campuses in Pennsylvania and across the nation in the nearly two years since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel. The senators also encouraged the university presidents to work with Jewish institutions on campus and equip them with the resources needed to help ensure “all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or shared ancestry are safe and able to fully participate in campus life.” The letters were addressed to Pennsylvania State University President Neeli Bendapudi, Temple
Senator Dave McCormick Applauds Groundbreaking Investment in Hanwha Philly Shipyard
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today applauded Hanwha Group’s historic $5 billion investment in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard and greater Philadelphia area. The $5 billion program will be dedicated to the installation of additional docks and quays to increase capacity. Hanwha is also reviewing the build-out of a new block assembly facility. Through this expansion, Hanwha aims to increase Philly Shipyard’s annual production volume from less than two vessels to up to 20. As a global leader in LNG vessels, Hanwha aims to produce LNG carriers, naval modules and blocks, and, in the long-term, naval vessels out of its U.S. shipyard. This investment is also expected to create
Senators McCormick & Kaine Lead Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership at the Inter-American Development Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Strengthening United States Leadership at the Inter-American Development Bank Act, which would bolster key economic partners in the Western Hemisphere, provide more alternatives to Chinese investment, and create opportunities for U.S. companies that will create jobs in the United States. “We must reassert America’s leadership role in the Western Hemisphere and protect the homeland from the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to expand its influence in our backyard,” Senator McCormick said. “This bill will strengthen U.S. national security, help American companies create jobs, and provide alternatives to Chinese investment for our allies and partners.” “The