Marino's assignments finalized
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, R-10, finalized his House of Representatives committee assignments Tuesday. According to his office, the assignments are:
House Judiciary Committee: chairman, subcommittee on regulatory reform, commercial and antitrust law; subcommittee on courts, intellectual property and the Internet.
House Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on cybersecurity, infrastructure protection and security technologies; subcommittee on emergency preparedness, response and communications.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and emerging threats; subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
'Why men hate church' topic discussed
SHAMOKIN - The trend of most men avoiding church will be considered at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lifetree Café at Antioch Place, 531 N. Market St.
The program, titled "Why Men Hate Church: An Open Forum on the Male Exodus," features a filmed interview with author and church analyst David Murrow. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about both the reasons for and consequences of men abandoning church involvement.
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. For more information, contact Kathy Vetovich at 570-672-9346 or kvetovich@gmail.com.