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Altmire's papers and records from his time in public service are housed at the University of Pittsburgh. The collection includes nearly 36,000 files, consisting of official government publications, administrative files, travel files, constituent communications, correspondence, daily schedules, speeches, invitations, photographs, video, copies of legislation, memorabilia, talking points, congressional communications, committee hearing testimony, campaign materials, and press clippings. [58] [59] Altmire's congressional and campaign websites were selected by the Library of Congress to be included in its permanent historical collection on the U.S. Congress, and the websites’ contents from various points during Altmire's four congressional campaigns and tenure in office are archived there. [60] [61]

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Jason Altmire
Jason Altmire Official Headshot.jpg
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Pennsylvania's 4th district
In office
January 3, 2007 January 3, 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district

2007–2013
Succeeded by
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as Former US Representative
Succeeded byas Former US Representative