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HUGHES NAMED DEM. CHAIR OF PUBLIC HEALTH &
WELFARE COMMITTEE
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Hughes |
HARRISBURG, January 19 – Sen. Vincent
Hughes (D-Phila.) has been named Democratic
chair of the Senate Public Health and
Welfare Committee.
“I am honored to be entrusted with
a leadership role in this very important
committee,” Hughes said. “I am dedicated to
the issues this committee is responsible
for, including the Governor’s Prescription
for Pennsylvania plan. I look forward with
great enthusiasm to working with my
colleagues on the legislation included in
this plan.”
The Senate Health and Welfare
Committee reviews and discusses legislative
initiatives regarding public health,
welfare, social services, the blind and
disabled, substance abuse, mental health,
and institutions related to these issues.
“There are some very critical
issues facing this committee this session
and I am anxious to get to work,” Hughes
said.
Hughes’ other committee
appointments include Appropriations and
Education.
“Both of these committees present
challenging issues important to the well
being of this district and the entire
state,” Hughes said. “I am dedicated to
working on the issues most important to the
people of Pennsylvania.” |
