{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-urges-teva-to-keep-jobs-in-pennsylvania", "Casey Urges Teva to Keep Jobs in Pennsylvania", "2013-11-07", "2013", "2013-11", "Democrat", "House", "PA", "Bob Casey", "C001070", "www.casey.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he has written Eyal Desheh, Interim CEO of Teva, and Allan Oberman, President and CEO of Teva Americas Generics, urging them to protect jobs in Pennsylvania as the company considers worldwide layoffs. In his letter to Teva, which has its Americas headquarters in Montgomery Township, Casey cited the quality of the region\u2019s workforce and the company\u2019s longstanding history in the region in making the case for jobs.\r\n\u201cAs Teva makes decisions about its worldwide workforce I\u2019m urging them to protect jobs in Pennsylvania,\u201d Senator Casey said. Our region\u2019s workforce is known for its worth ethic, efficiency and quality. These jobs play an important role in the region\u2019s economy and I\u2019ll continue to encourage Teva to prioritize employment in Pennsylvania.\u201d\r\nThe text of Senator Casey\u2019s letter is below:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMr. Eyal DeshehInterim Chief Executive OfficerTeva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.\r\n\r\n\r\nAllan ObermanPresident and Chief Executive OfficerTeva Americas Generics\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDear Mr. Desheh and Mr. Oberman:\r\nI write to express my concern regarding the recent announcement that Teva plans to lay off 5,000 employees throughout its global workforce. Although Teva has not specified where those layoffs will occur, I understand that you currently have eight facilities in Pennsylvania, including Teva\u2019s North America headquarters, that employ over 2,300 individuals. I am concerned about the impact that any layoffs might have on Pennsylvania\u2019s economy and its workers.\r\nMy top priority is to create and maintain well-paying jobs throughout Pennsylvania. I recognize the important role that pharmaceutical companies play in Pennsylvania\u2019s economy, and I have strongly promoted policies that support a robust life sciences industry. As a member of the Committee on Finance, I have prioritized tax provisions that encourage investments in the life sciences, and as a member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, I have championed legislation to support innovation in the biomedical sector and encourage greater efficiency and responsiveness at the Food and Drug Administration.\r\nI recognize the unique challenges facing private sector employers today, including those in the pharmaceutical industry. However, the employees at Teva\u2019s Pennsylvania facilities have demonstrated a solid work ethic for many years that has served your company well. I ask that you consider this exceptional record when making any decisions that might impact workers and families in Pennsylvania.\r\nI stand ready for any input you may have regarding Teva\u2019s presence in Pennsylvania, or regarding the state of the pharmaceutical industry, in Pennsylvania or throughout our Nation. If I or my staff can be of further assistance, please contact my office.\r\nSincerely,\r\nRobert P. Casey, Jr.  United States Senator\r\n###\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tPress Contact\r\n\t\t\t\t\tJohn Rizzo 202-228-6367", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-urges-teva-to-keep-jobs-in-pennsylvania"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5742350369691849, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}