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PA Bill Number: HB2453

Title: Designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059, carrying State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City of Reading, Berks County, as ...

Description: Designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5059, carrying State Route 2021 over Mineral Springs Creek in the City of Reading, Berks County ...

Last Action: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action Date: Jul 1, 2024

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West Virginia Self-Defense: Grandma stops home invasion in Putnam County :: 12/28/2017

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ)-- Yvonda "Bonnie" Gatens woke up to the sound of a man trying to pry open her bedroom window early Christmas Eve morning.

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Illinois Self-Defense: Attempted robber shot to death in South Loop :: 12/27/2017

A man was fatally shot when he attempted to rob another man Sunday evening outside a store in the South Loop, police said.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: Deputies identify suspect killed in NC Christmas Eve home invasion gun battle :: 12/25/2017

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed during a home invasion early Sunday morning.

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Massachusetts Self-Defense: The would-be thief showed a gun - the owner fired back :: 12/23/2017

LOWELL -- As the co-owner of Valentina's Portuguese Market walked into the frozen-goods section to grab a drink Wednesday night, he heard, "Oh my God" from the register.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Victim turns tables on suspect in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia Police say :: 12/23/2017

WEST OAK LANE (WPVI) -- Police say a Philadelphia man stopped a would-be robber by pulling out his own gun and opening fire.

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Florida Self-Defense: Pawn shop clerk fatally shoots attempted robber in Tampa :: 12/22/2017

TAMPA — The owner of City Pawn is not facing any charges after Tampa police said he shot and killed a man inside his store in self defense.

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South Carolina Self-Defense: Man shot by his girlfriend's mom, hours after leaving jail :: 12/22/2017

A Burke County man was shot and killed by his girlfriend’s mother Thursday morning, just hours after being released from jail, according to multiple reports.

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Michigan Self-Defense: Boy, 15, runs off armed robber with gunfire :: 12/21/2017

Detroit police are asking for the public's help in finding a man accused of robbing a woman on the city's west side, before her 15-year-old son, armed with a gun, chased him away. 

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North Carolina Self-Defense: Deputies: Richard Childress fired gunshots at three masked suspects who attempted to break into his home :: 12/21/2017

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities continue to search for three masked men who allegedly attempted to break into the home of Hall of Fame NASCAR driver and team owner Richard Childress.

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Florida Self-Defense: Pistol-packing pizza delivery driver shoots robber :: 12/20/2017

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS 12) — Sunday night, Goodfella’s Pizza got a call for a delivery at a home on 17th Street in Fort Pierce.

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How to Defend Yourself - Close Quarters Fighting with Your Handgun :: 12/19/2017

According to the FBI’s 2012 Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted report 24 of the 44 officers killed with firearms in 2012 were between zero and five feet from the offender when shot. I am using these numbers as a reference because very little reliable data exists for the civilian sector. What we need to take from this is pretty straightforward. If bad things are going to happen, they usually happen in close quarters.

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Georgia Self-Defense: Sheriff: Bystander shoots man attacking deputy in Georgia :: 12/18/2017

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. –  Authorities in Georgia say a bystander shot a man who was attacking a deputy who had just given him a ride to a gas station.

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Illinois Self-Defense: Man shot and killed in Target parking lot on Southwest Side :: 12/15/2017

CHICAGO -- A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Target on the Southwest Side Thursday evening.

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Missouri Self-Defense: Homeowner in Independence shoots intruder :: 12/15/2017

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Police were called to the 3400 block of S. Appleton Ave., Thursday afternoon after a homeowner called to report he had shot an intruder in his home.

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Arizona Self-Defense: Man shot in home invasion on Augusta Drive :: 12/14/2017

YUMA, Ariz. - A 38-year-old man was shot during a home invasion on Augusta Drive Wednesday afternoon. 

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Connecticut Self-Defense: Tolland Homeowner Fires Gun At Burglar :: 12/14/2017

Troopers are looking for a burglar who was shot at by a Tolland homeowner who interrupted a break-in on Tuesday, state police said.

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Florida Self-Defense: Homeowner holds alleged burglar at gunpoint :: 12/12/2017

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - A Port St. Lucie homeowner held a burglar at gunpoint Sunday night until police arrived, investigators said.

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South Carolina Self-Defense: Man shot by ex's new boyfriend after breaking into Summerville apartment :: 12/12/2017

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A man is in the hospital after Summerville Police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, only to be shot by the woman’s current boyfriend.

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Louisiana Self-Defense: NOPD: Man shoots alleged robber in Uptown carjacking Sunday; four other robberies reported overnight in New Orleans :: 12/11/2017

The New Orleans Police Department reported five robberies between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, according to a preliminary offense log.

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Tennessee Self-Defense: Store owner shoots suspect during armed robbery :: 12/11/2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Whitehaven store owner fought back when two armed robbers came into his store.

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