Barletta receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce award

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-11, was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award, which recognizes members of Congress for strong records of supporting pro-growth policies. “This is a great honor for me, and it is a confirmation that my beliefs

Area U.S. Rep. Barletta talks immigration and gets noticed

  HAZLETON —U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta has emerged as a go-to guy for national media to interview on immigration in recent months.   He became versed on the subject as Hazleton mayor when his city passed an ordinance that sought to impose penalties to curb the flow of illegal

Barletta's Battle to Halt Illegal Immigration

At a closed-door GOP Conference meeting April 10, Rep. Lou Barletta went up to the microphones for the first time since he was elected to Congress in 2010. The Pennsylvania Republican told colleagues about his unique experience as a mayor trying to deal with increased crime and strains on city

Conservative House GOP members come out swinging on immigration reform

WASHINGTON — A group of Republican House members led by Iowa Rep. Steve King spoke forcefully in opposition to a mass legalization before first solving the problem of illegal immigration at an event with reporters Thursday.   Read the full story here.  

Barletta: 'Pathway to Citizenship' Talk Signals Repeat of Amnesty Concessions

Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) said at a Thursday press conference that the concept of a “path to citizenship” being promoted by those pushing immigration reform is a sign to him that they are not actually trying to solve the problems this country has with illegal immigration.   Read