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The First Read — October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009 at 5:30 am
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Welch loaned his campaign half-a-million dollars
For those wondering whether Republican Steven Welch would shell out the dough for his own Congressional campaign, the answer has emerged. Full StoryDSCC STATEMENT ON MITT ROMNEY’S ENDORSEMENT OF PAT TOOMEY
October 13, 2009 at 3:05 pm
By THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Communications Director Eric Schultz released the following statement in response to Mitt Romney’s endorsement of right-wing extremist Pat Toomey today in Philadelphia:
“Today in Philadelphia, Mitt Romney endorsed Pat Toomey, a candidate so far to the right that even senior members in his own party admit that he is not electable. Maybe Mitt Romney thinks endorsing an extremist right-wing Republican will help with his own…
Full StoryLawsuit filed against Texas aviation business over health care disaster for Harrisburg, PA employees
October 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm
By THE OFFICE OF STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOM CORBETT
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Tom Corbett announced that the Attorney General’s Health Care Section has filed a lawsuit against a Texas-based aviation parts manufacturing business, along with three corporate officers, accused of failing to pay health care premiums for Harrisburg area employees while continuing to deduct employee contributions from paychecks – leaving employees to face massive medical bills.
Corbett said the consumer protection lawsuit was filed…
Full StoryThe First Read — October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009 at 5:30 am
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Roddey fires back at Gerlach, endorses Corbett
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A few days after Republican Jim Gerlach’s gubernatorial campaign seized upon remarks by a top supporter of Tom Corbett to suggest that…The First Read — October 12, 2009
October 12, 2009 at 5:30 am
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Two more GOPers eyeing Dem Hous seats
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In yet another sign that Republicans are feeling resurgent ahead of next year’s elections, two more GOPers have stepped up to the…Welch Will Report Over $500,000 Cash On Hand
October 9, 2009 at 2:23 pm
By WELCH FOR CONGRESS
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Steven Welch announced today that his campaign will report over $500,000 cash on hand for the 3rd quarter of fundraising, and the support from over 100 donors.
“We want to thank our supporters who helped us reach this milestone, and let them know that together we will accomplish our goal of bringing about responsible results in Congress,” said Steven Welch. “The fact that we have so many new…
Full StoryAllegheny GOP Chair Makes Clear Case for Corbett Resignation
October 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm
By GERLACH FOR PA
(Exton, PA) – Allegheny County Republican Chair Jim Roddey, a major Corbett for Governor supporter, was quoted in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette today stating that prosecutors seeking political office should “step down” when they announce their candidacy to avoid “ethical qualms.” Corbett, who is an announced candidate and sitting state attorney general, has refused to step down from his position, despite raising money and political support for months while simultaneously investigating…
Full StoryRepresentative Bryan R. Lentz, Former US Senator and Decorated Vietnam War Veteran Max Cleland Talked Veterans’ Issues to Packed VFW
October 9, 2009 at 11:06 am
By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS
Swarthmore, PA – The Herbert W. Best VFW Post 928 in Folsom yesterday was the site for a town hall style meeting hosted by State Representative Bryan R. Lentz. Joining him was special guest, former US Senator and Vietnam War veteran, Max Cleland.
Lentz and Cleland spoke to the more than seventy veterans from recent and past wars on a variety of topics including better funding for VA hospitals, ending our…
Full StoryGerlach’s Pledge to Pennsylvania: No More 100-Day Budget Delays
October 8, 2009 at 1:17 pm
By GERLACH FOR PA
EXTON (PA) – Republican Jim Gerlach said on Thursday that Pennsylvania’s badly broken budget process has become a national embarrassment and renewed his pledge for swift action on bold reforms to avoid 100-day budget delays.
“We do not need to waste any more time playing political games and pointing fingers,” said Gerlach, who was the first candidate this year to propose two-year budgeting cycles. “This dysfunctional process has resulted in a…
Full StoryFORMER CONGRESSMAN BOB WALKER ENDORSES TOM CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR
October 8, 2009 at 12:40 pm
By CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR
Harrisburg – Today former United States Congressman Bob Walker announced his endorsement of Attorney General Tom Corbett to be Pennsylvania’s next Governor.
Walker, who represented Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District for 20 years, cited Corbett’s experience, values, vision and integrity as reasons that will make him an effective governor.
“I believe that Tom is not only the Republican candidate with the best chance of helping our party take back the Governor’s office,…
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