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Debt ceiling bill passes U.S. House with Western Pennsylvania Rep. Summer Lee voting no
WASHINGTON (KDKA) – With a big, bipartisan vote, the House passed the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit from January 2025.
More Democrats supported the bill than Republicans but there was one notable exception – Rep. Summer Lee was the only no-vote among western Pennsylvania house members, saying Republicans placed their political priorities over the poorest and most vulnerable.
The bill, which was the result of a deal between the White House and House Republicans, caps some federal spending, takes money from the IRS, tightens eligibility for food stamp programs, and loosens some environmental rules.
Some conservative Republicans who opposed the bill are now questioning Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy’s leadership and have threatened to bring up a motion to oust him.
Speak McCarthy was not too worried about the threat and celebrated the victory.
“Is it everything I wanted? No. But sitting with one House, with a Democratic Senate, and a Democratic President who didn’t want to meet with us, I think we did pretty dang good for the American people,” McCarthy said.
“We had an obligation, a responsibility to avoid a catastrophic default,” added House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
President Biden took to Twitter to thank House leaders and urge the Senate to pass it as quickly as possible.
The bill in its current form faces some opposition from Senate Republicans and at least one Democrat.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has warned members of his chamber to prepare for potential votes over the weekend.
As we have reported, the United States Treasury has said the bill must get to the president’s desk by Monday to avoid default.
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Crowd awaits Christmas tree lighting during Downtown D’Lights in Erie
A crowd filled Perry Square in Erie for the Downtown D’Lights holiday celebration and to await the annual Christmas tree lighting.
You are roughly a one-tank trip away from spending part of the holidays at Knoebels, Hersheypark or Sesame Place, as each is open throughout the festive season.
Here’s what you need to know before you you go.
Are theme parks open in Pennsylvania on holidays?
These theme parks are open during the holiday season. Several also have end-of-year celebrations worth checking out as well.
- Crayola Experience: The Crayola Experience will be open daily through the holiday season, including on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Dutch Winter Wonderland: Dutch Winter Wonderland is open from 3 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29. Dutch Winter Wonderland will be closed on Christmas Day and will be open on New Year’s Eve.
- Hersheypark: Hersheypark will close for the season on New Year’s Day at 9 p.m. Hersheypark will also be closed on Christmas Day, and will be open on New Year’s Eve.
- Kennywood: will be open on weekends from 3 to 9 p.m., and on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. through January. Kennywood is closed on Christmas Day, and will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Knoebels Amusement Resort: according to its calendar, Knoebels will shut down for the season on New Year’s Eve with the last edition of the “Joy Through the Grove” drive-thru Christmas lights display. Knoebels will also be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Sesame Place Philadelphia: Sesame Place will close out its holiday season with the last run of “A Very Furry Christmas Celebration” on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Sesame Place will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Six Flags Great Adventure: Six Flags Great Adventure will close for the season at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day with the last running of “Holiday in the Park” showcase. Six Flags Great Adventure will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but will be open on New Year’s Eve.
Which them parks are now closed for the season?
It stands to reason that most water-based parks would are already closed for the season.
DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom and Waldameer & Water World are currently closed for the season, and will reopen in late spring/early summer.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal Midtown Manhattan shooting of a top UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive, will appear in court Thursday in Pennsylvania.
A judge in Blair County, Pennsylvania, set a preliminary hearing on charges accusing Magione of possessing an illegal gun and showing police false identification when he was arrested Dec. 9 at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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