APRIL 21,  2008               ARCHIVE >   TUES 4/15  WED 4/16  THURS 4/17 FRI 4/18  SAT 4/19  SUN 4/20
                                                                                    

 The Legislature

 

Prison bills aim to ease Pa.'s burden

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080421_Prison_bills_aim_to_ease_Pa__s_burden.html

 

Energy-conservation bills crucial

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/pa/20080421_Energy-conservation_bills_crucial.html

 

Indoor smoking ban still burning

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080421_Indoor_smoking_ban_still_burning.html

 

Some progress better than none

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/506658.html?nav=728

 

Healthcare

 

A loan-forgiveness program would bolster state efforts to retain medical professionals

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1208554812125850.xml&coll=1

 

Education

 

Districts avoid taking tax to voters

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080420_Districts_avoid_taking_tax_to_voters.html

 

$349,000 technology grant will give classrooms a digitial edge

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_563482.html

 

Med-school faculty homegrown

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502494&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Nation's state of education has yet to be effectively confronted

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1208554843125850.xml&coll=1

 

Elections/Politics

 

Candidates hitting hard in final push

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080421_Candidates_hitting_hard_in_final_push.html

 

A FEW LAST WORDS FROM HILLARY CLINTON

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080421_A_FEW_LAST_WORDS_FROM_HILLARY_CLINTON.html

 

A FINAL PUSH FOR THE PRIMARY

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208737505169840.xml&coll=1

 

A tough week, but Obama not showing it

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080421_A_tough_week__but_Obama_not_showing_it.html

 

Clinton visits the Lehigh Valley

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5clinton.6371165apr21,0,5380866.story

 

Clinton takes campaign into heart of foe's strength

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08112/875229-457.stm

 

Obama surprises Bethlehem voters

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5obama.6371506apr21,0,2336225.story

 

Obama not conceding any parts of Pennsylvania

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08112/875160-457.stm

 

Senator offers economy solution, discusses ad spending

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502572&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Clinton, Obama armies gear up

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563484.html

 

Clinton, Obama get nasty just days before primary

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080421_21democrats_1A_ART.html

 

Clinton vows change

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/537082.html

 

Obama touts contrasting fundamentals

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502480&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Clinton speaks to 2,500 at University Park

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/506712.html?nav=742

 

Clinton criticizes Obama for comment on McCain

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208751007201130.xml&coll=1

 

Believing in Obama

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080421_21-OBAMA_ART.html

 

Clinton vows to aid middle class

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/homepage/local_story_111203229.html?keyword=leadpicturestory

 

W&J students find Clinton leads locally

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-21-w-amp-j-poll

 

Obama inspires young presidential hopeful from Reading

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=88927

 

Obama visits Lebanon church

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208742917303190.xml&coll=1

 

2,600 pack Reading High School for high-energy Obama rally

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=88885

 

Bill Clinton visits Tobyhanna

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502483&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Chelsea Clinton to visit Gettysburg on Monday

http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_8995625

 

Presidents, candidates have made their way through county

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502336&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Sen. Kennedy stops in York

http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_8994313

 

Kennedy: Obama inspires people, works tirelessly

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208742935303190.xml&coll=1

 

Hitting the streets for Hillary

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502129&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Bill Clinton draws sparse but enthusiastic crowd at airport rally

http://www.thepennsylvaniaprimary.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080421/PRIMARY/804210310/-1/NEWS

 

John Baer: Tomorrow's question: What kind of state is Pennsylvania today?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080421_John_Baer__Tomorrow_s_question__What_kind_of_state_is_Pennsylvania_today_.html

 

Garbage time

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080421_Garbage_time.html

 

Pennsylvania's delegate selection process is confounding

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080421_Pennsylvania_s_delegate_selection_process_is_confounding.html

 

Time for the voters to get THEIR way

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080421_Time_for_the_voters_to_get_THEIR_way.html

 

'Switchers' trend hits region full force

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5switchers.6371135apr21,0,3889698.story

 

Election day questions? Visit VotePA.com

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-left_col-a.6369494apr21,0,669309.story

 

Hamas & Obama: Terrorist flatter

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_563184.html

 

Silence golden for politicians

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502484&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

York campaign office receives threat to harm Sen. Obama

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_8999259

 

Surprise call from Obama sets Berks County businessman into motion

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=88928

 

Where they stand: treasurer candidates

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208739312213760.xml&coll=1

 

ON THE BALLOT

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120873210840670.xml&coll=1

 

Primary still holds intrigue for local GOP

http://www.dailylocal.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily;jsessionid=8P1WLMDVPfYVRqqxzWfLH3Y32JknWnwc6dgTkLhz1267QsxJyT7f!-986604735?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FDLN%2FHome&r21.content=%2FDLN%2FHome%2FTopStoryList_Story_1927405

 

VOTERS GUIDE: Four seek a shot at English

http://www.sharon-herald.com/local/local_story_112002655.html

 

VOTERS GUIDE: Locals excited about presidential contest

http://www.sharon-herald.com/local/local_story_112002127.html

 

Transportation

 

Fuel prices take a bite out of drivers' budgets

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080421_Fuel_prices_take_a_bite_out_of_drivers__budgets.html

 

Westmoreland Transit Authority buses filled to capacity

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_563483.html

 

Suspending gas tax a shortsighted move

http://internetservices.readingeagle.com/blog/editorials/archives/2008/04/suspending_gas.html

 

Local News

 

Nuangola sewer authority receives $6.1 M for system

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502554&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Valley Forge center will blend in

http://www.pennlive.com/columns/patriotnews/asiseeit/index.ssf?/base/columnists/1208554842125850.xml&coll=1

 

Voters weigh new charter for Malvern

http://www.dailylocal.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FDLN%2FHome&r21.content=%2FDLN%2FHome%2FTopStoryList_Story_1926488

 

Philly

 

Voters to decide fate of nonunion hiring

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080421_Voters_to_decide_fate_of_nonunion_hiring.html

 

5 homicides over one bloody weekend

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080421_5_homicides_over_one_bloody_weekend.html

 

Six men killed in weekend violence

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080421_Six_men_killed_in_weekend_violence.html

 

Rap power to vote

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080421_Rap_power_to_vote.html

 

Pitt

 

City's new 'Green Team' to spruce up vacant lots

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08112/875156-53.stm

 

Agency helps in fight to keep homes

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08112/875151-53.stm

 

Taxing times: The county must confront its top revenue source

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08112/875143-192.stm

 

Speed check: This is one traffic ticket the city should fix

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08112/875145-192.stm

 

Washington

 

Protect integrity of national parks

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19502485&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6