Mr. Clean
Is Tom Corbett the next Dick Thornburgh?
By Lowman S. Henry
It is always interesting to look back at history to find situations similar to those we currently find ourselves in as a guide to what actions we should take, or perhaps to foretell the future.
The [...]
Sam Rohrer for Governor of Pennsylvania Campaign Update December 12, 2009 after the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania meeting.
Had good discussion about property tax elimination. I think we’ll be hearing more about this as the months roll on.
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A friend showed me this classic and said he would love it if our elected officials all stood up and sang this.
Groucho Marx
“Whatever It Is, I’m Against It!”
Don’t know about you but I’m with Groucho
Congressman Shuster and Chairman Oberstar of the House T&I Committee ask James Van Buren of New Enterprise Stone and Lime about the impact of short term planning on his business and how slow funding of stimulus programs affect his business decisions.
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Rep. Pitts discusses the recent prosecution of Navy SEALs and the administration shift from a military strategy to a legal strategy for fighting terrorism.
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Rep. Pitts notes that applications for service academy nominations in the 16th District of Pennsylvania have increased by 30 percent.
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Congressman Shuster reacts to today’s Armed Services hearing with General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry on our strategy in Afghanistan.
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Rep. Pitts discusses his 2002 visit to Afghanistan as a member of the first Congressional Delegation to visit after the fall of the Taliban.
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Here’s An Endorsement You Wouldn’t Want–Unless Your Joe Sestak, ApparentlyThomas Jefferson Club BlogTheHill.com reported yesterday that Barney Frank is set to endorse Joe Sestak (D, PA, 7) for Arlen Specter’s senate seat on Monday. Frank to Endorse Re. Sestak on [...] 
Curt Schroder: State University Appropriations Should Not Be Linked To Table Gaming Legislation
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U.S. Senate candidate arrives at Obama Town Hall after the event to be interviewed by the national press.
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Sam Rohrer joins Bobby Guenther Walsh on WAEB and tells the listeners why he’s running for governor.
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It’s shaping up to be a busy political season here in Pennsylvania. Headlining the event is the race for Specter’s senate seat. Trailing a close second is the race for the governors mansion. But flying a little lower on the radar are a few congressional races. This [...]
Steve Welch revisits his humble beginnings at his first company, Mitos Group, right in the heart of Frazer. At 33 Sproul Rd Steve started the company that would create jobs for Chester County residents and spin off other companies. For more about Steve and how he wants [...]
The first noticeable split between Senator Specter and Senate hopeful Joe Sestak. On the issues Specter has continued his march to the left.
Senator Specter explains his opposition to escalating U.S. forces in Afghanistan on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports
Congressman Joe Sestak speaks with [...]
Republican Congressman and candidate for Governor Jim Gerlach joined Congressman Bill Shuster in Altoona to talk about creating jobs in central Pennsylvania.
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The Onion – Americans finest news source brings you “Zombie Reagan Raised from the Grave to Lead the GOP”
Zombie Reagan Raised From Grave To Lead GOP
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Here is another way to compare candidates – a YouTube head to head contest.
On the GOP Side – Pat Toomey vs. Peg Luksik Peg LuksikChannel Views: 425
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As President Obama visits Allentown to begin a ‘listening tour’ on the economy, Sam Rohrer provides the Main Street response.
ROHRER AIRS “MAIN STREET RESPONSE”
TO OBAMA’S ALLENTOWN VISIT
ALLENTOWN, PA (12.03.09): The campaign of State Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks), candidate for the Republican gubernatorial [...]
PennDOT Changes Age Requirement for Photo ID CardsTONY PHYRILLASPennDOT is making photo ID cards available to Pennsylvania residents ages 10 and older. The previous minimum age for a photo ID card was 16.I'm not sure why a 10-year-old needs a' [...] 
Rep. Pitts discusses how provisions in Speaker Pelosi’s healthcare bill could empower government panels to limit the care provided by insurance plans enrolled in the federal exchange.
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Q&A with press following Republican candidate for Governor Jim Gerlach’s 11/23/09 PA Press Club speech. Video courtesy of RoxburyNews.
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Rendell’s Veterans Day surprise
Jeff Johnson
Government often commits its most unconscionable acts when no one is looking.
This could not have been more evident than shortly before Veterans Day when Gov. Ed Rendell’s administration quietly canceled a program that has helped countless veterans for decades. The timing [...]
My reservations on Tob Corbettpa2010.comIts not Bonusgate… I promise.
I just instinctively have had a problem with Tom Corbett. I didn’t know quite what it was, but it was always there. And recently, I realized—could it really be that...[...] 
“We’re like a mosquito in a nudist colony, we have so many targets to attack in this bill we don’t know which one to hit.”
Sen. Kit Bond (R – MO.) on the Senate Republicans’ attitute toward the Democrats’ health care bill.
h/t Toomey Blog
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Con Con: Pennsylvania needs a new state constitution
By Lowman S. Henry
The time has come for a state constitutional convention.
It has become abundantly clear that not only is state government broken and dysfunctional, but that it is impossible for the current governmental structure to fix itself so [...]
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Recovery.gov, the website reporting stimulus figures, has reported the creation of jobs in non-existent Congressional districts across the country.
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West Lawn, PA State Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berk) will formally announce his decision to seek the 2010 Republican Gubernatorial nomination in a live statewide webcast of a “Pennsylvania Townhall” later this evening.
The son of a union steelworker, Rohrer has been a leading advocate for issues affecting [...]
A new report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid states that the House-passed healthcare bill will raise medical costs by $289 billion over ten years. The reports also states that cuts to Medicare will reduce the level of care.
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CLARKE REPORT EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Mantura GallagherThe Clarke ReportOn Friday morning at the county courthouse, I conducted an exclusive interview with Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Mantura Gallagher. Mrs. Gallagher requested my time because she took issue wit...Shady State [...] 
Event Agenda:
1:00 PM – Meet at City Island Parking Lot
2:00 PM – March begins from City Island to Capital Steps
2:30 PM – Rally begins on Capital Steps
More info visit
Parking will be tight so arrive early. Here is a map of the [...]
Altmire and Holden vote NO on Obamacare-rest of PA Delegation votes the party line. [myloc.me] (via @Mitch_Vidovich) #
East lampeter township is discussing actuarial smoothing for pension funds, thanks to @liberty4pa I know what they're talking about #
True says she won't run next [...] 
Commentary from Congressman Joe Pitts
On November 7, the House of Representatives considered Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s healthcare reform bill, and I chose to stand against it and vote no. It was not a decision that I made lightly, and it came after months of debate, study and [...]
Rep. Sam Rohrer talks about a package of bills aimed toward giving workers the choice for union membership.
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More bad news for Arlen SpecterTONY PHYRILLASBad news for Arlen Specter. One of the nation's leading political publications is listing Pennsylvania as one of the 10 Senate seats most likely to switch hands in 2010. That's good news for likely [...] 
Healthcare bill passed the house 220-215, the senate will be a tougher sell.
Read this afp post regarding passage, Keeping Tonight’s Healthcare Vote in perspective.
Live on FoxNewsv
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Rep. Pitts discusses a bipartisan amendment to the healthcare bill keeping federal funds from flowing to abortion providers.
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Guest Post from Adam who made it down to D.C. On Thursday (pictures below).
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After taking the day off to visit my senators and congressman yesterday, I am left, probably more worried than I was during the drive to the Capitol. Following a chilly drive to the metro [...]
Rumor is now confirmed, check the email below for details.
Dear Friend of Liberty,
Over the past few weeks Ruth Ann and I, and our entire family have been weighing the decision to seek the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Governor. [...]
AP reports that Four candidates fall under automatic recount law: Lazarus (714,531), Colville (713,019) Smith (710,111) and McCarthy (702,212).
And also from the Temp Smith facebook group,
We need volunteers to observe the recount process for Temp Smith’s Superior Court race. Currently he is behind by [...]
Who: Elk County Tea Party
What: Town hall with GT Thompson
When: 11/11/2009 7:00pm
Where: Johnsonburg Firehall 99 Clarion Rd, Johnsonburg Pennsylvania 15845 [google map]
Contact: 814 335-2884 babkb@windstream.net
Congressman Shuster delivered a one minute speech on the House floor to talk about the dangers the Democrats’ healthcare reform plans pose to all Americans, especially seniors on Medicare Advantage and employees of small businesses across the nation.
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You’ve probably heard of homeschoolers in 1994 melting the phone lines over H.R. 6 or run into interns from Patrick Henry college but how do you reach out to them?
As a homeschool graduate and the marketing director of a company that sells to homeschoolers I often get [...]
Congressman Thompson explains Medicaid unfunded mandates in the Pelosi health care bill.
[...]Rep. Pitts discusses bipartisan amendments that were removed during the closed door meetings to construct Speaker Pelosi’s healthcare bill.
The healthcare bill started with 1,000 pages and ended up with 2,000 pages with the committee amendments removed.
[...]Rep. Pitts discusses the cuts in Medicare Advantage that will lead to many seniors losing their current healthcare plans.
Here is a link to the GOP Healthcare alternative
[...]And the Pennsylvania 2009 election winners are… (source of information is electionreturns.state.pa.us.)
Justice of the Supreme CourtJoan Orie Melvin with 53.2% of the vote
Judge of the Superior CourtOLSON, JUDY (REP) 937,617 15.1%
MUNDY, SALLIE (REP) 855,008 13.7%
OTT, PAULA (REP) 792,525 12.7%
LAZARUS, ANNE E. (DEM) 714,531 11.5%
Tell Your Friends to Vote! Find out where, when and how over at VotesPA.com
Even though it’s an off year election there are still some important races going on. This year the theme is Judges.
Do your homework and make an informed decision. Also make sure and remind your friends [...]
Local Democrats have started a facebook group to show their support for Republican Matt Holden in Tuesdays city council race. Here is some info from the group,
We support Matt Holden because we support public debate and open democracy more than any political party.
We fully favor and support Mayor [...]
Rep. Pitts calls for key provisions of the PATRIOT Act to be renewed so that the FBI can continue to discover and prosecute terrorists.
It’s a touching story Mr. Pitts but some of the Patriot Act provisions need to be amended significantly or it shouldn’t be extended. I preferred Leahy’s [...]
In case you haven’t been following the NY-23 special election here is a very quick recap.
Obama appointed John McHugh as the 21st Secretary of the Army. This left a vacancy and created a special election to fill his seat. Democrats picked Bill Owens and the Republican committee picked [...]
Rep. Pitts discusses whether the Democrat’s government-run health insurance, the public option, will be competitive with other insurance and whether states will truly have a choice to opt-out.
[...]Congressman Thompson describes cuts to Medicare Advantage in Democrats’ health care package.
[...]I was watching this video and couldn’t help but think of ye Grand Olde Party.
When was the last time you woke up and thought man I just want to go volunteer with the local GOP. If you’re like me and most of the people I know that has never happened. [...]
“Recent climate change legislation had 50 Pages about Light bulbs and 2 sentences concerning nuclear power”
Rep. Joe Pitts discusses the country’s need to for clean energy and how nuclear power can meet the demand.
[...]Apparently the reason the stimulus package isn’t creating jobs is because we didn’t use enough money.
[...]Want to get more involved? Want to learn how to run for office or become a better activist? Then this event is for you,
American Majority together with The Pittsburgh 9/12 Project and the Pittsburgh Tea Party Movement is pleased to announce that our Candidate and Activist Training Program [...]
Rep. Pitts discusses the Senate Democrats plan to tax health benefits and how middle class Americans could see their benefits decreased or their premiums raised under the proposed legislation
[...]Latest video from the Toomey campaign, “Specter and Sestak Stand with the Extreme Left on Health Care”,
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Dick Armey will be headlining the “March on Harrisburg” event in November. join him, the PA tea party coalition, Freedomworks and Smart Girl Politics on the Capitol steps and let your elected officials know what you think.
From the Freedomworks website,
FreedomWorks has joined the Pennsylvania Tea [...]
From the Post Gazette h/t Grassroots PA
Mr. Rohrer, an economic conservative first elected to the House in 1992, said he would make a final decision on the race within three weeks, and that it was “more likely than not,” that he would go ahead with his candidacy. [...]
Notes and thoughts from the “Pensions & Politics: Why your taxes will skyrocket” RE Harper Economic forum.
Some links to helpful articles
Philly.com Washington Post PennLive.comNotes:
Principles in Practice“In any conflict between two groups who hold the same basic principles, it is the more consistent one who wins”
“In any collaboration between [...]
Richard C. Dreyfuss a senior fellow of the Commonwealth Foundation will be speaking on “Pensions & Politics: Why Your Taxes Will Skyrocket”
From the Commonwealth Foundation website,
Pennsylvania’s state and municipal pension systems constitute a financial crisisthat will dramatically impact taxpayers’ wallets and pocketbooks in the not too distant future. Public [...]
Rep. Pitts discusses high unemployment and what affect government can have on job creation.
[...]From the commonwealth foundation comes this new movie, “The Story of Spending.”
Politicians are engaged in reckless, unaccountable, out-of-control, spending.
The Story of Spending tells the true story of government gone wild.
Visit BankruptingPA.com for more info.
[...](10/06/09) — U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) speaks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about his ongoing efforts to make roads safer for older drivers. Congressman Altmire is the lead sponsor of the Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 3355), which [...]
