Pennsylvania
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SHAMELESS: DA Refuses to Prosecute Animal Cruelty Case; Pennsylvania Only State to Permit Live Pigeon Shoots
The Moderate Voice &bull 4 Hours Ago
Pennsylvania is the only state to allow live pigeon shoots, which are seen as cruel and moronic by the courts. Are there political and conflict-of-interest reasons why the legislature consistently refuses to ban a blood-thirsty sport that is also banned… Full Story »
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US lawmakers attack China ahead of Nov. elections
Seattle Times &bull Today
Now, with little to show from Obama's charm offensive and a looming make-or-break election, lawmakers want tough action against what manufacturers say is a Chinese currency policy that hurts millions of American workers by making Chinese products cheaper and U.S.… Full Story »
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Labor Groups Key in Pa. Primary
Roll Call - Politics &bull Today
Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter spent most of his political career being tagged as organized labors favorite Republican, a superlative that is now paying big dividends in the party-switchers Democratic primary against Rep. Joe Sestak. When Specter defected from the GOP one year ago next month, he announced he would not be the automatic 60th vote on the Employee Free Choice Act the top legislative priority for unions.… Full Story »
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Yemen terrorist worked at US nuke plants
New York Post &bull Mar 13, 2010
An American busted in a recent raid on al Qaeda in Yemen worked at nuclear-plant complexes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. New Jersey-raised Sharif Mobley was among 11 suspects rounded up in Sana, Yemen's capital, in early March, a… Full Story »
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Obama to Ohio Monday for another health care speech
Sun Times - Lynn Sweet &bull Mar 12, 2010
President Obama to Discuss Health Insurance Reform in Strongsville, Ohio Monday WASHINGTON--On the afternoon of Monday, March 15, President Barack Obama will travel to Strongsville, Ohio, where he will deliver remarks on health insurance reform at the Walter F. Ehrnfelt… Full Story »
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Hal Donahue: If Tea Parties Can't Here, Where? Healthcare Update
Huffington Post &bull Mar 12, 2010
Pennsylvania Congressman Chris Carney is a special case. He is a Democrat in a district gerrymandered to be a safe Republican seat. In his heavily Republican district, Carney is extremely popular and a pragmatist representing his district's values. As a college professor, Republicans tried to paint Carney as an "ivory tower egghead". They, and what was to… Full Story »
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Home Foreclosures Approach Peak Range
U.S. News & World Report &bull Mar 12, 2010
The slight monthly decrease is linked to two key factors, says Rick Sharga of RealtyTrac. First, Uncle Sam's sweeping housing rescue initiative-known as the Home Affordable Modification Program-has worked to slow the pace at which troubled mortgages go into foreclosure,… Full Story »
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Pa. GOP picks Burns as nominee for Murtha's seat
Seattle Times &bull Mar 12, 2010
Burns beat out retired Army officer Bill Russell, who mounted a strong challenge against Murtha in 2008. Burns bested Russell by 85 votes to 46 at a GOP meeting Thursday at St. Vincent College. Burns will face Democrat Mark Critz… Full Story »
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Deportations & Mosque Closings: The War on Terror's Domestic Toll
AlterNet &bull Mar 12, 2010
The following is excerpted from the forthcomingMohamed's Ghosts: A Story of Love and Fear in the Homelandby Stephan Salisbury, published by Nation Books. Copyright 2010 by the author. The Abco Body Shop was not really an Abco Body Shop and hadn't been one for years. It was the home of the Ansaarullah Islamic Society, a small mosque established in January 2002 by Mohamed Ghorab,… Full Story »
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GOP Growing Confident of Fall Victory if Healthcare Passes
U.S. News & World Report &bull Mar 10, 2010
While some Democrats like President Obama's renewed populist attack on rate-hiking health insurance providers, Republican leaders don't think it will drive the public to support his health reform package. The reason: Many Americans believe that the president's plan will cause… Full Story »
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Democrat Drops Out of Race for Murtha Seat
The New York Times - The Caucus &bull Mar 10, 2010
Earlier this week, Mark Critz, a longtime aide to Mr. Murtha, won the Democratic nomination over Ms. Hafer and others for the May 18 special election that will fill the rest of the term Mr. Murtha won in 2008. Full Story »
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The Democrats' Turnout Emergency
The New Republic &bull Mar 10, 2010
Likely voters are split, 47-48, on whether President Obama is doing a good job. Drop-off voters overwhelmingly (59-35) approve of his job performance. Likely voters slightly (47-44) think they'll vote for a Republican for Congress. Drop-off voters overwhelmingly (55-30) would… Full Story »
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Pennsylvania woman known as 'Jihad Jane' charged in terrorist plot
New York Post &bull Mar 9, 2010
An indictment unveiled Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania charges U.S. citizen Colleen R. LaRose, aka "Fatima LaRose" and "Jihad Jane," with "conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign… Full Story »
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Obama Overestimates Health Care Bill Savings By $868 Billion
Say Anything &bull Mar 9, 2010
President Obama, making his final push for health care reform, pitched his proposal Monday to a crowd in Pennsylvania with a deficit-reduction figure that the White House later admitted missed the mark. Our cost-cutting measures mirror most of the proposals… Full Story »
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Pa. Dems pick Critz as nominee to fill Murtha seat
Seattle Times &bull Mar 9, 2010
Pennsylvania Democrats have chosen former congressional aide Mark Critz as the nominee for a special election to fill the U.S. House seat once held by late Rep. John Murtha. Pennsylvania Democrats have chosen former congressional aide Mark Critz as the… Full Story »
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Pennsylvania Democrats Confirm Critz as Nominee in Murtha Special
Roll Call - Politics &bull Mar 9, 2010
Mark Critz (D) was selected Monday as his partys nominee for the May 18 special election to succeed his former boss, the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.). The Pennsylvania Democratic Executive Committee picked Critz Murthas district director with 30 votes,… Full Story »
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Obama Fired Up for Health Reform: Calls Out GOP, Sees Endgame in a Few Weeks
AlterNet &bull Mar 8, 2010
President Obama will host two rallies in support of health care reform this week, and the first was held this morning at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. A significant part of the message was Obama calling out Republicans.… Full Story »
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'Fired up' Obama eyes health care endgame in a 'few weeks'
Washington Monthly &bull Mar 8, 2010
FIRED UP' OBAMA EYES HEALTH CARE ENDGAME IN A 'FEW WEEKS'.... President Obama will host two rallies in support of health care reform this week, and the first was held this morning at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.... Full Story »
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President Obama's Schedule Today (3/8/10)
Pure Horserace (CBS News) &bull Mar 8, 2010
Later, the president will meet with President Funes of El Salvador in the Oval Office. Then, in honor of International Women's Day, Mr. Obama and Michelle Obama will deliver remarks at a reception in the East Room honoring women from… Full Story »
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Wholistic Libertarainism: The Best Thing We Could Do!
Townhall.com - User Blogs &bull Mar 6, 2010The best thing we could do is picket any appearance by Obama. Full Story »
