MARCH 26,  2008               ARCHIVE > THU 3/20 FRI 3/21 SAT 3/22  SUN 3/23  MON 3/24  TUES 3/25
                                                                                    

The Legislature

 

Hi ... this is Senator X asking for your support ...

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867891-109.stm

 

Lawmaker introduces ID theft legislation

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19423960&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Longtime lawmaker alarmed by arson at his district office

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867919-85.stm

 

Pennsylvania ID bill would hurt the poor

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867889-109.stm

 

Tighten scrutiny of state contracts

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19423824&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Marriage 'in peril' once more

http://www.inyork.com/opinion/ci_8692145

 

Commissioner makes a case for the county at bay hearing

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507756.html?nav=5011

 

Boy's handgun access a crime: Westmoreland DA

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_559062.html

 

Gaming

 

State slots revenues were down last week, as casinos took a hit on Easter Sunday

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080326/NEWS/803260325

 

The Administration

 

No bid, no transparency

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_558979.html

 

Education

 

Student loans feeling the pinch

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867952-68.stm

 

NW teachers offer health contribution

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080326_26NWA_offer_mg_ART.html

 

Annville-Cleona's teachers to vote on pact after strike

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1206489308203980.xml&coll=1

 

WHAT NOW?

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1206489310203980.xml&coll=1

Put charter school decisions in state hands

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-hoenscheid3-26.6328542mar26,0,6661628.story

 

Panel agrees education law not perfect

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=85706

 

School grants: 25G to Chester, $40M to Williamson

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080326_School_grants__25G_to_Chester___40M_to_Williamson.html

 

Elections/Politics

 

Clinton takes swipe at Obama, pastor

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080326_Clinton_takes_swipe_at_Obama__pastor.html

 

Clinton slams Obama's minister

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_559028.html

 

Clinton: U.S. confronts grave danger on world stage

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_559030.html

 

Clinton laments economics' role in transplants

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_559031.html

 

Clinton, Rendell split on no-bid deals

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_559040.html

 

John Baer: Did Hillary get some timely Guv Ed tax tips?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080326_John_Baer__Did_Hillary_get_some_timely_Guv_Ed_tax_tips_.html

 

Clinton-Obama race spurs voter registrations

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

 

Clinton taking flak for 'sniper fire' in Bosnia

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_2bosnia.6328777mar26,0,120704.story

 

Obama understands Pennsylvania's needs

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-heinz3-26.6328649mar26,0,3406768.story

 

Hillary's visit: Surprise, surprise

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_558978.html

 

Former president to stump for wife at Albright College

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=85702

 

High school chosen for Clinton visit

http://www.pottsmerc.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily;jsessionid=9nwxHq9HVnS8LdDDyngbFwn4yYkYl2Y7nF2LScpRb2w1JvkXpFDr!1656221429?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FPTM%2FHome&r21.content=%2FPTM%2FHome%2FContentTab_Feature_1793071

 

Hillary Clinton brings campaign to Greensburg

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/cnhi/tribunedemocrat/homepage/local_story_085173230.html?keyword=leadpicturestory

 

McCain rejects big mortgage bailout

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/McCain_rejects_big_mortgage_bailout.html

 

Farnese, Clinton backed by lesbian, gay Democrats

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080326_Farnese__Clinton_backed_by_lesbian__gay_Democrats_1.html

 

Records on fine for illegals gone, Meuser says

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080326_26_meuserhackett_as_ART.html

 

Boback surely can find time to debate opponent

http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/editorials/20080326_26_Our_opinion_ART.html

 

State Dems pass 4 million mark in voter registration

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507757.html?nav=5011

 

Barletta: Illegals are behind many problems in U.S.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080326/NEWS/803260318

 

State News

 

Wegmans gets LCB nod; state should expand it

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19423823&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Growth of boys' lacrosse brings change

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080326_Growth_of_boys_lacrosse_brings_change.html

 

Local News

 

Deal to bring veterans cemetery to Bucks

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080326_Deal_to_bring_veterans_cemetery_to_Bucks.html

 

Montgomery County's squeaky third wheel

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080326_Montgomery_Countys_squeaky_third_wheel.html

 

Obama Girl to attend Harrisburg party

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080326_Obama_Girl_to_attend_Harrisburg_party.html

 

Official: Prison center no threat

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_3prison-4r.6330216mar26,0,7497543.story

 

Majestic plant moving to Palmer

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_3palmer.6329189mar26,0,5363589.story

 

Lehighton Area eyes property tax hike

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_1lasd.6328659mar26,0,7805594.story

 

New voters 'crush' election office

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-26-Voter-Registration

 

Fayette may adopt 3 percent hotel tax

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/fayette/s_559061.html

 

W-B seeks grant to boost housing

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080326_26-CITYCOUNCIL_ART.html

 

Township regulates wood burners

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080326_26_kingston_twp_ART.html

 

Scranton city council: Probe tax office

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19423821&BRD=2185&PAG=735&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Blight removal project pressed

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19423438&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Mayor hits road with ‘war on crime’

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/507755.html?nav=5011

 

Harrisburg creates synergy that attracts high-tech firms

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/120648120818080.xml&coll=1

 

Borough takes steps to regionalize police force

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-03262008-1509044.html

 

Philly

 

Plan to hold $13M in LIHEAP aid draws fire

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080326_Plan_to_hold__13M_in_LIHEAP_aid_draws_fire.html

 

Mayor recommends Louis Giorla for appointment as city prisons commissioner

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080326_Mayor_recommends_Louis_Giorla_for_appointment_as_city_prisons_commissioner.html

HUD chief responds to Casey, Specter about Phila. housing agency

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080326_HUD_chief_responds_to_Casey__Specter_about_Phila__housing_agency.html

 

Pitt

 

Mayor, council escalate discord over cars

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867941-53.stm

 

Homeless aid dwindling as demand is on the rise

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867917-85.stm

 

Compliance with drink tax improves

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867928-85.stm

 

City schools eager to finalize contracts with two unions

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867927-298.stm

 

A neighborly gesture: Penguins reduce arena height, refine design

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867912-53.stm

 

Patient care: Doctors and hospitals should put people first

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867865-192.stm

 

New Jersey

 

Bill seeks compromise on A.C. smoking ban

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080326_Bill_seeks_compromise_on_A_C__smoking_ban.html

 

Washington

 

Editorial: Shield Law

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080326_Editorial__Shield_Law.html

 

Better shield: Reporters need protection for confidential sources

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867867-192.stm

 

National News

 

Stream of gloomy economic news puts consumers in bad mood here

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867951-85.stm

 

4,000 dead: The Iraq war's newest troubling milestone

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867866-192.stm

 

Coal and nuclear offer energy choices

http://www.pennlive.com/columns/patriotnews/asiseeit/index.ssf?/base/columnists/120648210535290.xml&coll=1

 

Business

 

Area plant may increase vaccine output

http://www.standardspeaker.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7101&Itemid=2