Archive for April, 2009
U.S. Rep. Schwartz’s Statement on House Passage of Budget Conference Agreement
By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN ALLYSON SCHWARTZ (D-13
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (PA-13), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement concerning the House passage of the budget conference report. The budget passed 233-193, and will be taken up in the Senate later today.
“In passing the budget conference agreement today, we established an economic map forward for our country. The budget reached in agreement between President Obama and…
Full StoryALTMIRE INTRODUCES KEY HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION
By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JASON ALTMIRE (D-4)
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) announced that he has introduced forward-looking health care legislation that will improve quality of care and lower costs. The Quality FIRST Act (H.R. 1776) modernizes the current Medicare reimbursement system by adjusting hospital reimbursements based on the quality of care provided, rather than simply on the number of visits, services, and procedures performed. Altmire is a co-chair of…
Full StoryWill Dems be looking for Specter endorsements?
Before Senator Arlen Specter again became a pariah to the GOP’s conservative base, down-ballot candidates would habitually bring him on stage to get his backing for their candidacies.
Now that Specter’s switching sides, it begs the question: Will Democrats do the same?
“Some candidates might take advantage of the opportunity to campaign with Senator Specter,” state Democratic Party chairman T.J. Rooney said. “Obviously those decisions are candidate and district specific.
“I don’t know if there…
Full StoryGOVERNOR RENDELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON U.S. SEN. ARLEN SPECTER’S CHANGE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION
By THE OFFICE OF GOV. ED RENDELL
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today issued the following statement in response to U.S. Senator Arlen Specter’s announcement that he has joined the Democratic Party:
“I welcome Senator Specter to the Democratic Party. He is a strong leader who has done great work on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania regardless of their political affiliation.
“Arlen Specter did not leave the Republican Party – the Republican Party…
Full Story‘Senator Specter is Still a Bush Republican’
That’s the headline of an e-mail I recieved several weeks ago from Democracy for America, a progressive group that at the time was raising money to put pressure on Arlen Specter to support a Commission to investigate allegations of torture committed by the Bush administration.
A lot has changed since I received that e-mail. Specter has become a Democrat. At first, I couldn’t help but be caught up in the sense of euphoria that swept…
Full StoryPa. Dems welcome Specter
What a wild 24 hours it’s been! Last night, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney issued a
Full StoryObama welcomes Specter as ‘one tough hombre’
With scenes like this, it could get harder for other Democrats to fathom a primary against Senator Arlen Specter.
Welcoming Specter to the party at the White House this morning, President Obama praised Specter as an advocated for health care.
“Today I have the honor of standing next to the newest Democrat from the state of Pennsylvania,” Obama said.
Full StoryJim Matthews: Republicans hate me too!
With Senator Arlen Specter bearing the brunt of GOP outrage right now, The Courier Times
Full StorySpecter on switching parties—the first time
An oldie for you history buffs out there, from way back in the year 2001.
