MARCH 18,  2008               ARCHIVE >THURS 3/13 FRI 3/14 SAT 3/15  SUN 3/16  MON 3/17  TUES 3/18
                                                                                    

The Legislature

 

Same-sex marriage ban advances in Pa.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080319_Same-sex_marriage_ban_advances_in_Pa_.html

 

Panel OKs constitutional ban on gay marriage

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866239-85.stm

 

Bill to ban gay marriage, civil unions advances in Senate

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a3_marriage.6319862mar19,0,5706377.story

 

Gun-control measure derailed in House

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080319_Gun-control_measure_derailed_in_House.html

 

Advocates of picking judges by merit push their case

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080319_Advocates_of_picking_judges_by_merit_push_their_case.html

 

Reform state courts with new merit system

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/ourview/all-editorial-mar19,0,4523564.story

 

Choose judges based on merit

http://www.centredaily.com/329/story/472812.html

 

If you're about to turn 18, this bill would allow participation in primaries and general elections

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/120587371499890.xml&coll=1

 

INSIDE THE CAPITOL

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1205891700206090.xml&coll=1

 

Gaming

 

Special investigation urged over Poconos casino license

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080319_Special_investigation_urged_over_Poconos_casino_license.html

 

GOP wants to know if board knew slots applicant was being probed

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866235-85.stm

 

GOP wants DeNaples license inquiry

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404291&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Sica invoked confidentiality when questioned

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404268&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Officials break ground on new casino

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-03192008-1505605.html

 

Healthcare

 

Rendell promotes health plan

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1205891708206090.xml&coll=1

 

PA launches hospital quality web site

http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20080319_PA_launches_hospital_quality_web_site.html

 

Education

 

State seeking to beef up programs for gifted students

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866179-298.stm

 

Brookville teachers get deal after nearly 4 years

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_557935.html

 

Elections/Politics

 

Jill Porter: Are we ready to cross Obama's bridge?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_Jill_Porter__Are_we_ready_to_cross_Obamas_bridge_.html

 

Jenice Armstrong: Obama dares to confront the race issue. . .but will it work?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_Jenice_Armstrong__Obama_dares_to_confront_the_race_issue_____but_will_it_work_.html

 

Elmer Smith: Yesterday, Obama filled a tall order

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_Elmer_Smith__Yesterday__Obama_filled_a_tall_order.html

 

Obama, in Philly, asks all to help in healing racial scars

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_Obama__in_Philly__asks_all_to_help_in_healing_racial_scars.html

 

Hillary repeats call to bring home troops

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_Hillary_repeats_call_to_bring_home_troops.html

 

Obama on race: A legacy stained

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080319_Obama_on_race__A_legacy_stained.html

 

Clinton 'very glad' Obama addressed race

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080319_Clinton_very_glad_Obama_addressed_race.html

 

Murtha pledges support for Clinton

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_557940.html

 

W-B rolls red carpet for Clinton

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080319_19-BILLCLINTON_ART.html

 

Election briefing ...

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_557897.html

 

Poll: Clinton holds big NEPA lead

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404267&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Obama makes a call for unity

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404266&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Obama campaign isn't conceding Pa.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080319/PRIMARY/803190301/-1/NEWS

 

Sen. Clinton stops at Millersville University

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/03/senator_clinton_stops_at_mille.html

 

Rep. Thomas Blackwell removed from primary ballot

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080319_Rep__Thomas_Blackwell_removed_from_primary_ballot.html

 

Shimkus plans write-in effort for GOP nod

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404286&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

State News

 

Pa. is a national leader in growth of CO2 emissions

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080319_Pa__is_a_national_leader_in_growth_of_CO2_emissions.html

 

Flight 93 families to buy piece of land for memorial

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080319_Flight_93_families_to_buy_piece_of_land_for_memorial.html

 

Land bought for memorial to Flight 93

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_557978.html

 

Reuse of naval base brings questions

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_2willow.6319287mar19,0,2723773.story

 

Child testimony law delivers justice for abused

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-right_col-a.6319151mar19,0,823377.story

 

Lobbyist gets $10,000 fine, probation

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_557941.html

 

Analyst: Minority-owned businesses grow in state

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404285&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Fair taxes forum focus

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507357.html?nav=5011

 

Pryor to make call today

http://www.pennlive.com/hssports/football/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/120588720995580.xml&coll=1

 

Local News

 

Finally, relief from long lines for licenses

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_3license.6319030mar19,0,4280532.story

 

Hearing scheduled on redevelopment in Brownsville

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_557981.html

 

It's official: New armory coming

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-19-murtha-armory

 

Murtha announces funds to replace armory

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19403839&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Nuke plant neighbors take $28M

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_557962.html

 

Arona residents protest $70 monthly sewage fee

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_557987.html

 

1,500 locals switch to Dem side

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080319_19elect_jen_ART.html

 

President’s visit likely to cause parking problems

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404393&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Forever tied to Obama

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404269&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

City: Crowds up, rowdies contained at parade

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404282&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

 

Berks County commissioners won’t help project gain tax-exempt status

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=84859

 

Hundreds attend office opening

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/472753.html

 

Would gun ban work in city?

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1205891712206090.xml&coll=1

 

Democrat deluge

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/505710.html?nav=742

 

Philly

 

SRC to formally extend CEO job offer

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_SRC_to_formally_extend_CEO_job_offer.html

 

$5.3 million for Phila. affordable housing

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080319__5_3_million_for_Phila__affordable_housing.html

 

I-95 to reopen tonight

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080319_I-95_to_reopen_tonight.html

 

I-95: Traffic woes . . . & early reopening?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080319_I-95__Traffic_woes_________early_reopening_.html

 

I-95 support column was 'poor' in inspection

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080319_I-95_support_column_was_poor_in_inspection.html

 

Mayor Mike's biggest misstep

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080319_Mayor_Mikes_biggest_misstep.html

 

Casey may seek hearings in PHA-HUD fight

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080319_Casey_may_seek_hearings_in_PHA-HUD_fight_1.html

 

Keeping a focus on youth STDs

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/pa/20080319_Keeping_a_focus_on_youth_STDs.html

 

Pitt

 

Signs of time: Digital ad fight spreads across city

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866172-53.stm

 

Glowing billboards sign of the times

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/opinion/s_557936.html

 

URA budget issues bother councilman

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866181-85.stm

 

Education group debuts online guide to city schools

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866164-298.stm

 

City to study disparity in men's, women's wages

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866171-53.stm

 

Development done right

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08079/866130-109.stm

 

Pittsburgh Public Schools may put magnet schools under microscope

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_557942.html

 

 

Washington

 

Outlaw usury

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19404273&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

National News

 

IRAQ: FIVE YEARS, AND A FEW TRILLION DOLLARS

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080319_IRAQ__FIVE_YEARS__AND_A_FEW_TRILLION_DOLLARS.html