The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaks at a town hall for women’s reproductive rights on Sunday, Nov. 3.

‘This is the moment’: Sen. Bob Casey says reproductive health care is on the line this election

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
On Friday, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey spoke alongside a local group of women to speak out on the importance of reproductive health care. Women and mothers within the community shared their personal stories and support before Tuesday's election.
Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Photos: Former president Barack Obama speaks at the Fitzgerald Field House

By Alex Jurkuta, Visual Editor • October 11, 2024

Former president Barack Obama made an appearance at a Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Senator Bob Casey addresses the crowd at a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy on Sunday.

Sen. Casey addresses campus antisemitism at Pittsburgh campaign event

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 30, 2024
Senator Bob Casey held a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy Sunday morning. In a press question and answer following the speaking portion of the event, Casey addressed public safety concerns on Pitt’s campus.
Senator Bob Casey answers interview questions at his public safety and protecting democracy event on Sunday.

Photos: Bob Casey campaigns in Pittsburgh

By Bhaskar Chakrabarti, Staff Photographer • September 29, 2024

Senator Bob Casey was joined by U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and End Citizens United at a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy on Sunday.

Sen. Bob Casey gave a virtual lecture Monday titled “Disability Policy: Beyond the Pandemic” about the effects of COVID-19 on the disabled community, monitored by Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg.

‘We must do better’: Sen. Bob Casey talks disability policy and COVID-19

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., gave a virtual lecture Monday about the effects of COVID-19 on the disabled community, titled “Disability Policy: Beyond the Pandemic,” as part of the Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey dialed in Thursday evening to share his political insight with students across the Pittsburgh area — all while driving home from a late congressional meeting.

Sen. Bob Casey discusses civic engagement at RSA town hall, encourages youth activism

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
The Resident Student Association held its final town hall to discuss civic engagement and advocacy with Casey. Danielle Obisie-Orlu, president of RSA, and Anneliese Harp, vice president of administration of RSA, served as co-moderators for the event.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey address delegates during the 2016 Democratic National Convention on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. (Clem Murray/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Pa. Senator Bob Casey Jr. beats Lou Barletta, wins third term

By Joanna Li, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2018
Four-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sought to take the sole Senate seat of two-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. — but failed to do so, as Sen. Casey defeated Barletta.
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