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Immigrant hoping to "give back' seeks office
The Intelligencer, October 28th, 2008 - Kats' own political philosophy was borne of her own self-made persona: Fiscal prudence and personal responsibility are big with her, and she's a moderate who supports abortion rights but with some restrictions...[read more]
Editorial: Pa. Districts, US House
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 23rd, 2008 - As a first-time candidate, Republican Marina Kats, 47, a lawyer and businesswoman, offers impressive professional credentials and a remarkable success story ... [read more]
Kats seizing on rumors of 2010 Senate run by Schwartz
PolitickerPA.com, October 21st, 2008 - "Everybody has a right to run for higher office, but if someone is planning to run for office in 2010, they should tell their constituents that they'll be running for office while still in Congress," Kats told PolitickerPA.com in an interview Monday...[read more]
Schwartz up in campaign funding; hides from voters
The Intelligencer, October 15th, 2008 - “Her refusal to debate is a slap in the face of the voters, especially in light of the current economic conditions and the "bailout bill,' ” Kats said in the statement. “Throughout the country, candidates and incumbents will stand up in front of the voters and discuss important issues. But Allyson Schwartz is not interested in facing the voters and is refusing to debate.” [read more]
Incumbent faces challenger for 13th District
Montgomery Globe, October 15th, 2008 - Allyson Schwartz, the incumbent Democrat eyeing a third term in office, will face off against Republican Marina Kats, a Russian-American entrepreneur and.. [read more]
Make room for the election undercard
King of Prussia Courier, October 10th, 2008 - 13th District: Republican Marina Kats of Abington [is] challenging Democratic incumbent ...[read more]
McCain campaign opens headquarters in Abington
Times Chronicle, October 8th, 2008 - Marina Kats, 13th Congressional District candidate, was there to open the office. According to Benner, the Pennsylvania offices for the McCain campaign have...[read more]
From Alaska to Alabama, the Races That Could Change the Jewish Face of Congress
The Forward, October 8th, 2008 - Marina Kats, the penniless immigrant who came to the United States from the Ukraine knowing barely any English, went on to earn business and law degrees from Temple University.. [read more]
Lieberman Predicts That Sizable Number of Jews Will Vote for McCain
Jewish Exponent, October 2nd, 2008 - Rogers and several other Republican hopefuls, including Marina Kats, who is seeking the 13th Congressional District seat, and Lynne Lechter, who's running...[read more]
Kats-Schwartz debate looks unlikely
The Intelligencer, September 26th, 2008 - With the campaign season entering its final-month stretch run, Republican challenger Marina Kats has challenged Democratic incumbent.. [read more]
Kats hopes to garner Russian, Ukrainian and Polish votes in PA-13
PolitickerPA, September 28sth, 2008 - "I think they're going to come and support me because it's a matter of national pride; 95 percent of these people came here with the same story as me," Kats said.[read more]
Kats challenges Schwartz to debates
Politicker PA, September 22nd, 2008 - The Republican challenger in the 13th Congressional District on Monday called on her opponent, U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Abington), to join her in two debates before Election Day.. [read more]
GOP bestowing more support on Kats
The Intelligencer, September 21st, 2008 - Kerns said the committee people have begun getting behind Kats — a point echoed by Kathy Rusch, who chairs the Upper Moreland Republican Committee. “There's going to be more and more activity,” Rusch said.. [read more]
Preparing for Gov. Palin's speech
6-abc, September 3rd, 2008 - Marina Kats is running for a Philadelphia-area congressional seat. Kats has a 17-year-old daughter, and hopes to hear from Palin on her own 17-year-old daughter during her speech.. [read more]
Georgia conflict comes to Pa.
Philly Burbs, August 23rd, 2008 - A fierce conflict on the other side of the world could become a major issue in this year's race for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district.. [read more]
Schwartz foe blasts House for recess
Northeast Times, August 14th, 2008 - Kats noted that Democratic Rep. Allyson Schwartz voted for the recess, and the challenger believes the congresswoman is failing to offer relief to constituents by not voting for domestic oil drilling. She blames the dependence on foreign oil as a reason for high gas prices.. [read more]
Congresswoman made wrong choice in Willow Grove air base debate
Phillyburbs.com, April 8, 2008 - Recently Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, D-13, stood in front of anxious Horsham residents waiting to learn about the future of the Willow Grove air base and intently explained that she delivered on the concerns of the community. Horsham residents saw a plan presented, supported by Schwartz, which delivered 57 new buildings, 12 new hangars and no local control for the future of Willow Grove. Clearly, this is not what residents wanted. And they are angry. [read more]
Kats Will Take On Schwartz In Montco Congressional Race
The Bulletin, February 27, 2008 - Marina Kats, an Abington attorney, became the sole Republican challenger to Democratic U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District Monday evening. Ms. Kats bested Upper Moreland Republican leader Lee Falgoust 178 to 81 at the Montgomery County Republican Committee’s endorsement meeting. Mr. Falgoust responded by asking all county Republicans to support the endorsed candidate and withdrawing from the nomination contest, formally decided in the April 22 primary. [read more]
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