Brighter Future for Mon Valley

Brighter Future for Mon Valley - 4:26

Austin Davis, PA House of Representatives

Posted Dec 16, 2018

Austin Davis, PA House of Representatives, District 2, discusses priorities and issues facing residents of Mon Valley. Sheila Hyland hosts from the Xfinity Store in McCandless Crossing, Pittsburgh. pahouse.com/adavis

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