Anti-illegal immigration Hazleton mayor running for Congress

Lou Barletta for Congress - Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, who has gained a national following with his get-tough approach to illegal immigration, is running for Congress. Barletta announced Thursday that he will seek the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent 12-term Democratic Rep. Paul Kanjorski, who represents a heavily Democratic district in northeastern Pennsylvania . . . "I realized that I'm not just fighting for Hazleton any more. I'm fighting for people all over the country who want their voices heard," Barletta said. "I've done as much as I can fighting illegal immigration as the mayor of a city. I need to take this fight to Washington, because that's where the problem needs to be fixed." . . . [Read More] ARRA Editor Comment: We are pleased to see Mayor Barletta running for Congress. As background, we reported previouslythe following: Hazleton immigrant law voided by judgeDo you agree with Hazelton or the Court? See also: Lou Barletta makes it official!

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