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The Legislature

 

Smoking ban taking shape

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1210212609213420.xml&coll=1

 

DIVORCE, FUMO STYLE

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080508_DIVORCE__FUMO_STYLE.html

 

Marriage curb fails, thankfully

http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/ci_9180809

 

State House moves for bigger, better bingo booty

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/880051-85.stm

 

House OKs bills on neglect of elderly Lawmakers respond to death of regional woman

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19670989&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Getting down to the job at hand

http://www.centredaily.com/329/story/578861.html

 

Gaming

 

Mohegan Sun reports dip in slots profit

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19671070&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415891&rfi=6

 

Healthcare

 

Stu Bykofsky: Fighting his breast cancer, hook, line and inker

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080508_Stu_Bykofsky__Fighting_his_breast_cancer__hook__line_and_inker.html

 

A clue on a rare cancer

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080508_A_clue_on_a_rare_cancer.html

 

Boost oversight on Medicare medicine

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19671087&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=456222&rfi=6

 

Midstate's 1st children's hospital will be born at Hershey

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1210204506311460.xml&coll=1

 

'Healthy tan' is a contradiction

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080508/FEATURES/805080318

 

Education

 

Teachers file unfair labor charge against Lake-Lehman

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19671152&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=571464&rfi=6

 

How school districts are trying to cope

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1-5busesbox.6397636may08,0,5626936.story

 

Shaler Area board OKs teacher pact

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/879825-298.stm

 

Letters: The charters respond to edit

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080508_Letters__The_charters_respond_to_edit.html

 

Teachers say confidence in district lacking

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/880044-298.stm

 

Violence outrages Woodland Hills parents, teachers

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_566412.html

 

Dean named for law school

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080508_08_lawschool_as_ART.html

 

Elections/Politics

 

Clinton says she's still in it

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080508_Clinton_says_she_s_still_in_it.html

 

Clinton odds get longer; but it ain't over yet

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/all-a.6397130may08,0,4877085.story

 

5 superdelegates in Pa. remain uncommitted

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5wanted.6397368may08,0,308129.story

 

End game: It's time for superdelegates to speak out

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/880018-183.stm

 

Ritter vows to beat leukemia, win 187th District in state House

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a8_5ritter.6397181may08,0,1746613.story

 

Shimkus seeking recount

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19670988&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

GOP lagging far behind, DeLay says

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_566400.html

 

Guns

 

In wake of Liczbinski slaying, a push for assault-weapon ban

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080508_In_wake_of_Liczbinski_slaying__a_push_for_assault-weapon_ban.html

 

State News

 

Video shows sick cow at Pa. livestock auction

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080508_Video_shows_sick_cow_at_Pa__livestock_auction.html

 

Oprah reschedules spot for tougher Pa. dog laws

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20080508_Oprah_reschedules_spot_for_tougher_Pa__dog_laws_1.html

 

LCB seeks advice on bringing better wine to Pa.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/880055-178.stm

 

'Nanny state' mentality hurts all Pennsylvanians

http://www.mcall.com/news/opinion/anotherview/all-left_col-a.6396350may08,0,6506614.story

 

PA budget should play it safe

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19669585&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468517&rfi=6

 

Is Pennsylvania next? Bats dying in New York, New England from spreading mystery disease

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509958.html?nav=5011

 

Wine aficionados savor fest's return

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/121021892066820.xml&coll=1

 

Local News

 

City hopes refinancing frees up cash

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5refinance.6392737may08,0,4179420.story

 

City eyes campaign finance reform

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_4campaign.6397303may08,0,3974731.story

 

Development points to brighter future for town, city officials say

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/879842-56.stm

 

Recorder’s property escapes tax sale

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080508_08obrien_jen_1_ART.html

 

Shickshinny council, residents briefed on flood insurance

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080508_08_Shickshinny_ART.html

 

County officials address impasse involving juvenile facility lease

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19671140&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Locals debate ban of smoking in parks

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_9187941

 

Windmill supporters voice position

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19670412&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Tale of whopping Greenwich Township tax hike goes to Capitol

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=91163

 

Residents push for paper ballot system

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/578918.html

 

STRIKE AGAINST SMOKING

http://www.pennlive.com/business/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/business/121020721162561.xml&coll=1

 

Mayor's lease proposal deserves examination by an outside party

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1210191034278780.xml&coll=1

 

East Hanover Township could get more casino cash

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/05/east_hanover_could_get_more_ca.html

 

Philly

 

FLOYD NAILED IN SW PHILA.

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080508_FLOYD_NAILED_IN_SW_PHILA_.html

 

Third slaying suspect arrested

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080508_Third_slaying_suspect_arrested.html

 

Who freed the cop-killers?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080508_Who_freed_the_cop-killers_.html

 

Ceremonies honor 6 fallen Philadelphia officers

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080508_Ceremonies_honor_6_fallen_Philadelphia_officers.html

 

5 officers off street duty over beatings

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080508_5_officers_off_street_duty_over_beatings.html

 

Editorial: Police Beating

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080508_Editorial__Police_Beating.html

 

Feds 'pursuing' Dougherty

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080508_Feds__pursuing__Dougherty.html

 

Judge urged to reject Dougherty immunity

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080508_Judge_urged_to_reject_Dougherty_immunity.html

 

Council asks: Who should serve protection-from-abuse orders?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080508_Council_asks__Who_should_serve_protection-from-abuse_orders_.html

 

BENCH PRESSED

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080508_BENCH_PRESSED.html

 

City to ask colleges to help boost degrees

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080508_City_to_ask_colleges_to_help_boost_degrees.html

 

Pitt

 

City taxpayers to foot bill in billboard dispute

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/880068-53.stm

 

Billboard fight could cost city $11,000 in fees

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_566358.html

 

Orange barrels spreading to Parkway North

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08129/880071-85.stm

 

Transit agency, union far apart

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_566394.html

 

Washington

 

Carney is prodded to sign on to surveillance bill

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080508_08-CARNEY_ART.html