Eyeing the mansion, Gerlach takes aim at Rendell’s tax-hike proposal

Ed Rendell is still the Governor of Pennsylvania. In today’s edition of the The Patriot-News, I explored the way Keystone State policy politics

Hypocrisy Watch: Representative Jim Gerlach Puts Politics First on Supplemental Funding

By THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

Today Congress voted on the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009, which includes funding for American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as money to fight the H1N1 flu pandemic. When he had the choice, Representative Jim Gerlach sided with Republican leaders in playing politics with this urgently needed money.

“Republicans never hesitated to criticize any Democrat who voted against the previous supplemental bills, but now that they are…

Gerlach Supports Practical Plan as an Alternative to Government-Controlled Healthcare Proposals

By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JIM GERLACH (R-6)

Washington – Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6th District) joined a group of centrist Republican colleagues Tuesday in offering a common sense, practical plan for overhauling the nation’s health care system.

During a Capitol Hill press conference, Gerlach and other members of the Tuesday Group discussed legislation that would lower health care costs for small businesses, family farmers and self-employed individuals by allowing them to band together to form…

Onorato & Ravenstahl Launch G-20 Website, Invite Community to ‘Welcome the World’ Brainstorming Sessions

By THE OFFICE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAN ONORATO

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke
Ravenstahl today launched the Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership website, www.pittsburghg20.org,
and announced a series of community brainstorming sessions in preparation for the upcoming G-
20 summit on Sept. 24 and 25. The summit, to be hosted by President Barack Obama and held at
the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, will bring…

Can Pennsylvanians Trust Specter On Health Care?

By THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON – In the wake of a new report issued today citing a number of pork barrel spending projects and lack of proper oversight resulting from the massive “stimulus” bill earlier this year, Congressional Democrats are looking to spend another $1 trillion over the next ten years to fund their enormous new government-run health care proposal.

As reported by the Associated Press, “A leading health care bill under consideration…

Congressman Sestak Helps House Pass Troop Funding

By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JOE SESTAK (D-7)

Washington, D.C. – At a critical time for our military’s efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the need to advance our efforts in Pakistan to ensure our national security, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted in favor of HR 2346, the 2009 supplemental appropriations bill. The House passed the bill 226-202. In addition to funding ongoing military operations, the bill provides needed assistance to military families and to…

The First Read — June 16, 2009

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Internal poll from Knox camp shows tight Guv primary
An internal poll commissioned by Democrat Tom Knox’s gubernatorial campaign shows the wealthy Philadelphia businessman in a dead-heat with Allegheny…

Leftovers: Corrections, Onorato’s Web site and the DSCC stumps for Specter

A couple leftovers from Monday that got lost in the shuffle.

Rick Schenker, Steve Johnson and Co.

I write this post under the assumption Pat Meehan won’t run with Tom Corbett. Really, one famous prosecutor is enough. I have also explained why I won’t vote for Steve Johnson… ever.

But, a guy like Rick Schenker is an example of the current state of the GOP. You start local, build state, and national. If a guy like Schenker (who was a County Executive in Erie) ran for state Senate or Congress in, I…

U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz’s Statement on President Obama’s Address to the American Medical Association

By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN ALLYSON SCHWARTZ (D-13)

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) released the following statement concerning President Obama’s address today to the American Medical Association (AMA).

“In his remarks to the American Medical Association today, President Obama once again laid out the urgent need for Congress to act – this year – to pass comprehensive health care legislation. I share President Obama’s commitment to building a uniquely American health care…