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ADMINISTRATION

 

Nothing's for free

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/318-05112008-1532288.html

 

 

LEGISLATURE

 

Budget creates historic chance

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679984&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Senate run in Matthews’ on-deck circle?

Http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679987&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Wows and scowls

(Wow on banning robo-calls)

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19675786&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468517&rfi=6

 

 

ELECTIONS/POLITICS

 

Residents open pockets to campaigns

http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_9220512

 

 

STATE NEWS

 

Turnpike lease would produce windfall, study finds

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_566795.html

 

Justices to hear Pa. beer battle

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080511_Justices_to_hear_Pa__beer_battle.html

 

Estimate lowered for state retiree health costs

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a3_retirees.6401808may10,0,6544559.story

 

Debate on kids, drinking

http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_9220946

 

3,650 state workers drive on your dime

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1210395311285210.xml&coll=1

 

State auditor to eye technology contracts

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1210464618182260.xml&coll=1

 

LCB orders a top shelf plan

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/opinion/s_566911.html

 

Credit unions fall in numbers, grow in assets

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_566936.html

 

 

ENERGY

 

Senate must act now on energy

http://www.centredaily.com/329/story/584771.html

 

Powering up

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080511_11_nuke-main_ART.html

 

In the Black

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080511_IN_THE_BLACK.html

 

Biosolids permit raises questions on DEP process

http://www.standardspeaker.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7408&Itemid=9

 

Is state ‘biomass plantation’ realistic proposition?

http://www.republicanherald.com/articles/2008/05/11/opinion/editorial/pr_republican.20080511.a.pg12.pr11swiftcolumn_s1.1675088_edi.txt

 

LCTA, COLT to talk fuel purchasing preferences

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679847&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

State of oil independence

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679937&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=571464&rfi=6

 

A measured gallon

http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_9220522

EDUCATION

 

Proposal would aid schools

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/510124.html?nav=5011

 

CB district upgrading old schools

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/113-05112008-1532169.html

 

Software aid draws praise in Penn-Trafford district

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_566883.html

 

 

GAMING

 

DeNaples findings gutted before slots vote, sources say

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5bie.6393129may11,0,4301096.story

 

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Responds

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a3_5biebox.6397019may11,0,5958007.story

The great slots heist

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/columnists/bumsted/s_566871.html

 

 

LOCAL NEWS

 

Taxpayers’ Choice

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679845&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Some taxpayers will get more relief than others

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679848&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Tragic fluke or cancer cluster?

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080511/NEWS/805110337

 

Whole lot of worry

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679840&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

All local towns should ban smoke in parks

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19679941&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=456222&rfi=6

 

When the poor stay poor, it’s a burden for all

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=91389

 

Biting the bullet on reassessment

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/507354.html?nav=742

 

Drug use takes toll on children

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/507304.html?nav=728

 

 

PHILADELPHIA

 

Monica Yant Kinney: To honor officer, right the wrongs within the ranks

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/monica_yant_kinney/20080511_Monica_Yant_Kinney___To_honor_officer__right_the_wrongs_within_the_ranks.html

 

Editorial: City Tax Cuts

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080511_Editorial__City_Tax_Cuts.html

 

Editorial: Secret Budget Hearings

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080511_Editorial__Secret_Budget_Hearings.html

 

 

PITTSBURGH

 

Hill coalition approves deal for arena site

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08132/880912-85.stm

 

Hill coalition OKs pact for development near arena

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_566937.html

Companies offer wellness programs to cut insurance costs

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08132/880660-28.stm

Shaky surplus: The controller warns of financial trouble ahead

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08132/880635-35.stm

 

 

NATIONAL

 

Good economic news something of a mirage

http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/ci_9225126

 

Health care debate has two approaches

http://www.republicanherald.com/articles/2008/05/11/opinion/editorial/pr_republican.20080511.a.pg12.pr11opedhealthcare_s1.1675182_edi.txt

 

Ban assault-style weapons

http://www.republicanherald.com/articles/2008/05/11/opinion/editorial/pr_republican.20080511.a.pg10.pr11shootingedit_s1.1674696_edi.txt

 

All covered: Genetic discrimination law wouldn’t be needed if U.S. had universal health care

http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/05/11/opinion/editorials/doc48245ca18e940103652244.txt