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.
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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 [...]
