Archive for September, 2009
Dishonest tactics on climate bill a disgrace
The Washington Post pAs an Iraq War veteran and a state legislator, I object to the exploitation of the good name of our veterans and one of our nations’ most distinguished veterans organizations, especially to serve the interests of for-profit, special interest groups./p
pThe very same day this falsified letter came to light, I joined with a real group of veterans, over 150 who had served in Iraq, Afghanistan and other theaters. We came from across the country to join former Senator John Warner in calling on the United States to end its dependence on dirty fossil fuels and take action to combat the national security threat of climate change./p
pAs Senator Warner, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, put it: “Terrorism and insurgency are fed by famine, poverty and failing states. There is a direct link between famine, poverty and failing states and climate change.”/p
pThat is why we as veterans care about energy policy—it impacts our national security./p
pI traveled to Washington because I believe the Senate needs act on the Waxman-Markey bill quickly, and pass serious climate-change legislation this year. The dishonest tactics of special interest groups are despicable at all times. But when our nation’s security and the good name of real soldiers are put on the line in the name of greed and profiteering, it’s a whole new level of unacceptable./p
pemThe writer, a state Representative in the 161st Legislative District, is a Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District./em/p
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State Representative Bryan Lentz in Washington recently.
Meehan and Welch: Nothing but nice things to say
Steven Welch is “very impressive.” So says Pat Meehan.
Pat Meehan is a “good-government guy.” So says Steven Welch.
If there’s any enmity between Welch and Meehan after the former ditched his 7th Congressional district aspirations for the latter, neither candidate is showing a hint. By all accounts, Welch and Meehan already had a good relationship before Meehan signaled his interest in the race, prompting Welch, at the behest of GOP leaders, to run for…
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Corbett gets into the guv race
On Monday night, Tom Corbett finally did what everyone had long been expecting: He declared a run for governor. The state Attorney General…
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Sestak hits Specter over fundraiser and Senate schedule
Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) on Monday joined in the
Full StoryCorbett gets into the guv race
On Monday night, Tom Corbett finally did what everyone had long been expecting: He declared a run for governor.
The state Attorney General made his candidacy for the GOP nomination official during an event at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, making “a promise to every family in Pennsylvania that we will restore trust in Harrisburg,” according to his remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Standing before you tonight,” Corbett said, “the promise I make to…
Full StoryTOM CORBETT ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR GOVERNOR
By TOM CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR
PITTSBURGH – Before his family, friends and supporters, Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett formally announced his candidacy for Governor of Pennsylvania.
“With a strong belief that we can and must do better…with a promise to every family in Pennsylvania that we will restore trust in Harrisburg…we will protect your hard-earned tax dollars and we will turn on the power of Pennsylvania’s economy, I announce my candidacy to become the next…
Full StoryIf the Senate’s closing shop early for Specter, then Toomey wants a piece
Senator Arlen Specter’s been getting some heat in the blogosphere for the fact that the Senate won’t be conducting any official business late Tuesday afternoon to
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