From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Meehan and Corbett Lt Gov Rumors

by Ethan Demme on June 12, 2009

in PA News

According to NewsTalkPA.com Meehan may have been distributing Lt. Governor flyers.

Rick Schenker said on the forum,

I think this is a brilliant idea to have Corbett and Meehan run as a ticket. If this happens…count me in. I will be glad to step back and support an amazing strong ticket.

So far no one is saying anything official, check out this Morning Call article for more info

Schenker has made similar statements on the Corbett for Governor facebook group.

Corbett–Meehan OR Meehan–Corbett
Allegheny Republican Chairman Jim Roddey callS for Corbett-Meehan ticket..the SE GOP Caucus may come back with the counter offer of a Meehan-Corbett Ticket
Either way, if this happens…count me in. I will be glad to step back and support an amazingly strong ticket. If not, I will be a candidate for Lt. Governor and I would be happy to serve with either nominee–both good men

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Rep Boyd on Healthcare

by Ethan Demme on June 11, 2009

in Lancaster News, PA News

Audio from PA Republican House Caucus.

The Pennsylvania House debated a significant expansion of a government run health care program on Wednesday that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars in a year when the state faces an almost three billion dollar budget deficit. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) said the plan sponsored by House Democrats is not fiscally responsible and will not be able to provide the services promised. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.

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Rep Pitts: Geithner Laughed at in China

06.11.2009

Rep Pitts raises an excellent point regarding one nation holding such a high percentage of US debt but students in China do not equal being laughed at by the entire nation.
Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) laments a recent speech by U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner at a university in China where the Secretary was laughed at when [...]

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Protect Your Family Event in Lancaster, PA

06.10.2009

Update via Twitter from Thomas Shaheen
@KeystoneNews Sorry to announce June 22nd PA Family event in Lancaster, PA has been canceled; will be rescheduled in Fall!
The PA Family Institute will be hosting an event at Calvary Church in Lancaster PA on June 22nd.
A Hedge of Protection
How to Protect Your Family In A Sex-Infused Culture
Featuring Pat [...]

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Rep Rohrer: No New Taxes

06.10.2009

Raise your hand if you want new taxes… Sam Rohrer isn’t raising his hand and neither am I.
Rep. Samuel Rohrer expresses concern with the governor’s proposals to increase taxes in the coming fiscal year.

Rep Rohrer

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Rep Pitts: Voter Intimidation

06.10.2009

Rep Pitts calls out Eric Holder for apparent political favoritism.
Congressman Joe Pitts explains how political appointee lawyers at the Justice Department have overruled career civil servants and are excusing charges against individuals for voting intimidation during the November election in Philadelphia.

Pitt’s also blogged about the issue at NetRightNation.com
Career civil servants pursued this case [...]

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Specter – Batting a Progressive .500

06.05.2009

Looks like Senator Specter will be facing an uphill battle on the other side of the aisle, check out this new site launched by KeystoneProgress.org
Arlen Specter has switched teams in mid-season. He says he’s ready to play the game as a true progressive, but after years of being the guy that George W. Bush [...]

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