I’m voting for a return to normalcy in Washington

On March 13, a special election is being held in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tim Murphy. As an independent voter, I supported Mr. Murphy’s election each time, along with every Republican presidential nominee since 1976 ... until the 2016 election.

I dislike Donald Trump, but what I dislike even more are the Republican members of Congress voting in lockstep on the president’s agenda. This mentality got us a tax bill that benefits the wealthy, and they nearly dismantled the Affordable Care Act, a move that would have increased the uninsured rolls by 24 million by 2026.

Rather than feel helpless with the situation, I intend to vote for the Democratic nominee, Conor Lamb, particularly since his opponent describes himself as “Trump before Trump was Trump.” The antiTrump vote has led to some surprising Democratic wins thus far, and I sense a groundswell that will bring normalcy back to Washington soon. MICHAEL YEAGER

Scott rates of any industry in the commonwealth.

Responsible natural gas development has also resulted in historic environmental and air quality improvements. Even Pennsylvania’s top environmental regulator has confirmed that the commonwealth’s air quality is improving thanks in large part to greater natural gas production and use. What’s more, independent air quality monitoring, for example, near natural gas well pads in Western Pennsylvania has shown no significant changes to local air quality.

Our operators’ employees live in Pennsylvania and have a vested interest in protecting our air and water resources. Their commitment to environmental excellence has demonstrated that we can produce clean-burning American natural gas that’s moving our economy and environment forward and making our nation safer. ERICA CLAYTON WRIGHT

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Robinson example is Gill Hall Road in Jefferson. We call it the Burma Road. It badly needs to be repaved.

It might be that the county is promising Amazon new bike lanes at its facility. Bike lanes seem to be more important here than roads.

I don’t know what the county is going to give Amazon to lure it here, but let’s hope it won’t be our money from infrastructure. PAM MILLER

Jefferson Hills