Marino signs 'Cut Cap Balance Pledge'
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Tom Marino (R-10) has signed the Cut Cap Balance Pledge that vows to take steps to restore fiscal soundness, including a constitutional amendment to balance the budget, according to a statement from his office.
The pledge is an effort by conservative individuals and groups to pressure legislators to tackle the $14.4 trillion national debt and "set the stage for fiscal responsibility for future generations." The pledge has been signed by representatives, senators and presidential candidates, as well as thousands of Americans who vow to urge their elected officials to "cut, cap and balance."
The pledge asks legislators to support substantial budget cuts, an enforceable cap on federal spending and congressional passage of a balanced budget amendment. The amendment would include provisions for spending limitations and a super-majority requirement for tax increases.
The pledge and a current list of signers may be found at http://cutcapbalancepledge.com
Graduation photos, video available
Shamokin Area graduation photos and videos are available for pick up in room C116 of the school from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, until July 21.
'Family Kidz Rally' scheduled
COAL TOWNSHIP - The Lussier Family of Hedgesville, W.Va., will hold a "Family Kidz Rally," with a theme of "Supersonic," at 6:30 p.m. each night from Sunday, July 31, through Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Mountainside Assembly of God Church, 1900 Trevorton Road.
Carl and Kathy Lussier, along with their family of four, have been traveling extensively throughout the eastern United States for a number of years, ministering to families in churches, community fairs and children's camps. As their family has grown through marriage and the addition of grandchildren, they continue to spread the good news, while expanding into other parts of the nation.
Their lively presentation of the Word of God through music, puppetry, video and lighting effects, quiz game, object lessons and storytelling, ministers to parents, teens and children alike. The public is welcome.