Monday, October 27, 2014

'The Greek Secret'

Critics: Democratic PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane puts politics first

Critics claim state Attorney General Kane puts politics first

PA Gov. Tom Corbett vows to protect coal industry against job-killing Obama/Wolf agenda

Corbett vows to protect coal industry at Armstrong County rally

Guest colum: Once is Too Often for Crime Victims

PA State Rep. Mike Vereb - Once is Too Often for Crime Victims

Gov. Corbett predicts re-election win on November 4

The pundits, pollsters and liberal media have written him off, but Gov. Tom Corbett is confident Pennsylvania voters will give him a second term.

Gov. Corbett claims internal polling shows him closing in on Tom Wolf | Local News - WTAE Home

Obama's Next 'Fear' Summit


Newspaper questions Democrat Kathleen Kane's competence as PA attorney general

Reversing Kane: Questions of competence

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Weekly Republican Address: TX-23 Challenger Will Hurd

Democrat Tom Wolf wants to expand welfare rolls if elected Pa. governor

Wolf says he'll end food-stamp asset test if elected governor

Ryan Costello endorsed by Philadelphia Inquirer

Here's a mild surprise. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania's largest newspaper but with a left-leaning editorial board, has endorsed Republican Ryan Costello for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. There's no doubt that Costello is far more qualified than his Democratic challenger, but the Inquirer endorses Democrats 99 percent of the time.

Read the full endorsement editorial here.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Whistleblower: Obama blocking voter roll cleanup

Whistleblower: Obama blocking voter roll cleanup

Government twits on the prowl for 'subversive' tweets

Government twits on the prowl for 'subversive' tweets

Unions Bankroll Candidates on the Backs of Taxpayers

If you're wondering who is bankrolling Democrat Tom Wolf's bid for
Pennsylvania governor, it's public-sector unions (and they expect to get
paid if Wolf becomes governor.) 

Unions Bankroll Candidates on the Backs of Taxpayers

Democrat Tom Wolf Finally Releases Tax Returns: Reports $1.3M in 2013

Wolf reports $1.3M in 2013 income - WHTM Harrisburg, Pa.

VP Joe Biden's son thrown out of the Navy for cocaine use

Why Hunter Biden will get away with being thrown out of the Navy for cocaine use. | RedState

Thousands of Obama government workers paid to sit home

Paid leave: the government 'punishment' that only hurts the victims | Human Events

Monday, October 20, 2014

Andrew Klavan: Helping the Pro-Obama Media Learn From the Past

Pa. Supreme Court Justice McCaffery, a Democrat, suspended in email porn scandal

State Supreme Court Justice McCaffery suspended in email porn scandal

Poll: Two-Thirds Say America ‘Out of Control' Under Obama

Politico Poll: Two-Thirds Say America ‘Out of Control’ | Truth Revolt

Democrats Walk Out During Obama Campaign Appearance

People Walk Out During Obama Campaign Appearance | Truth Revolt

Not Paying Enough Taxes? Elect Tom Wolf Pa. Governor

Democrat Tom Wolf: Elect me Pa. governor before I tell you how much I will raise your taxes

Candidate for governor Wolf won't pinpoint tax increase figures

Voters poised to hit brakes on Obama, Dems

Salena Zito: Voters poised to hit brakes on Obama, Dems

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Tom Wolf severence tax would hurt Pa. county budgets

Pennsylvania counties have received millions of dollars from the natural gas industry in the form of "impact fees" in recent years but Democrat Tom Wolf, who is running for governor, wants to impose new taxes on the industry, which would reduce the impact fees or eliminate them entirely. Wolf's plan would funnel more money into public education (already getting $10 billion from the state) but would reduce money for county and municipal governments.

Earlier today, State Rep. Tom Murt, R-152nd Dist.,, Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor and former Montgomery County Commissioner Tom Ellis held a press conference on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown to discuss the benefits of the impact fee in Montgomery County.

The presentation was one of 50 that took place across Pennsylvania as part of the "Commonwealth Day of Truth" campaign organized by the Republican Party of Pennsylvania.

Democrat Worth Millions Plays Poor in New Campaign Ad

Dem Worth Millions Plays Poor in New Campaign Ad

Gov. Tom Corbett speaks to the Digital First Media editors

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Fact Checker: Democrats Blaming GOP for Cuts to CDC 'Absurd'

The Democratic Party should change its name to the Pinocchio Party considering all the lies it tells. 

WaPo Fact Checker: Charge: Blaming GOP for Cuts to CDC 'Absurd' | Truth Revolt

Who should get the next U.S. jobs? More illegals or America's jobless?

More ObamaCare rate shock awaits... after the elections, of course

More ObamaCare rate shock awaits... after the elections, of course | Human Events

Obama: We'll tell you how dangerous Ebola is after the election

We'll tell you how dangerous Ebola is after the election | Human Events

Majority View Democratic Party Unfavorably for First Time in 30 Years

Majority View Democratic Party Unfavorably for First Time in 30 Years | Truth Revolt

The movie everyone in the Obama White House should be forced to watch

Hitler finds out Ebola landed in Dallas

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Newspaper: Wolf refuses to say how much he will raise Pa. taxes

Candidate for governor Wolf won't pinpoint tax increase figures

Shocker! PA Teachers' Union Endorses Ryan Costello for Congress

Stop the Presses! You better be sitting down for this one. Pennsylvania's largest teachers' union, which endorses Democrats 99.99% of the time, has endorsed Republican Ryan Costello in the race for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District over Democrat Manan Trivedi.

Here's the official press release from the Costello for Congress campaign:

PSEA Recommends Ryan Costello Over Opponent in PA-6
Pennsylvania State Education Association says "Costello firmly believes that supporting quality public education for all children is a right for every child."

WEST CHESTER, PA – A strong supporter of public education, Ryan Costello – the Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 6th District -- has received the support of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and the National Education Association (NEA) Fund for Children and Public Education.  The NEA Fund for Children and Public Education serves as the political voice of more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, and students preparing to become teachers. 

“Mr. Costello firmly believes that supporting quality public education for all children is a right for every child,” said Korri Brown, President of the Southeastern Region for the PSEA, which represent 182,000 educators and retired educators in Pennsylvania.  “He comes from a long line of family members, including his parents, who have dedicated their lives to children and our schools. He is a person that understands the world that teachers and education professionals work and live in and we believe he will be a strong advocate for our members if elected.”

Brown noted that the Southeastern Region PSEA/PACE is a bipartisan group the has recommended eight Republicans and eight Democrats this year for the general election based on their positions on issues important to the organization’s members.  Brown said the PSEA team interviewed and closely examined both candidates in this race, which included interviews with both candidates, and decided that Costello was the candidate best suited to support public education in Washington.

Karen White, Director of Campaigns and Elections for the NEA, added to Brown’s comments, thanking Costello for his “commitment to policies that foster great public schools for every child.”

“Both of my parents were Pennsylvania public school teachers, so I know the value and importance of a good education,” said Costello.  “We need to ensure that we are providing our young people a strong academic foundation to prepare them for success later in life. I have the utmost respect for our teachers and other educators who play a vital role in instilling in our children a desire to learn, so their support means a great deal to me.  I look forward to working with school leaders, teachers, and parents to improve our educational system and provide educators with the tools and funding needed to meet the educational needs of our young people.”

Costello also noted that he has serious concerns about the implementation of No Child Left Behind and Common Core standards. “I believe the federal government is too involved in micromanaging education at the local level,” said Costello. “As someone who grew up at a dinner table listening to discussions about education, I believe we need to return more control to local school districts and teachers to allow for greater innovation.  We cannot have a one size fits all mentality when it comes to our children’s education.”
 
The NEA joins a growing list of organizations that have formally backed Ryan Costello’s campaign for Congress.  Other groups endorsing Costello include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce (SEPAC), the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, and the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 

'Unfair: Exposing the IRS' official trailer

Opinion: Tom Wolf's dumb idea about Philly schools

Tom Wolf's dumb idea about SRC

‘Unemployed’ Man in Dem Attack Ad is Actually Employed

‘Unemployed’ Man in Dem Attack Ad is Actually Employed

Monday, October 13, 2014

Greek Food Bazaar Returns to Berks County on Oct. 17-18-19



READING – The largest ethnic food festival in Berks County returns this weekend for its 44th year at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
In addition to authentic Greek food and pastry, the three-day festival (Oct. 17-18-19) features live music, folk dancing, gift rooms and church tours.
New this year is The Plaka, where local crafters will be selling their wares, as well as children’s activities, including a train ride. Also new is an expanded seating area under an outdoor tent, which will offer new food choices and music/dancing to the sounds of the band Enosi, which will perform Saturday from 6-10 p.m. (There is cover charge for the Enosi performance).
“The food has always been the big draw at the Bazaar, but we’re trying some new things this year to give younger families and young adults more activities,” said Achilleas Lambriodes, who is chairman of the outdoor activities. “There’s a lot more to see and do this year.”
The food is prepared and cooked on the premises by church members using family recipes handed down through generations. All food items are available to eat-in in or take-out.
Athenian-style chicken platters, which comes with Pastitsio or rice pilaf, Greek-style string beans, a Greek salad, roll and butter for $12 will be offered all weekend in the main dining hall. You can substitute Plaki (fresh fish fillet baked with vegetables, herbs and wine) or Souvlaki (chunks of marinated pork) on the platter meal.
There are also a la carte items such Gyro (marinated beef and lamb slices) and Souvlaki (pork shis-ke-bob) sandwiches; Calamari (squid) cooked in tomatoes and wine; Moussaka (eggplant casserole); Arni Psito (roast lamb cooked with herbs); and Pastitsio (layered Greek pasta, seasoned with chopped beef topped with béchamel sauce).
A variety of imported Greek wines and spirits, including Ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, are available, as well as domestic and imported beers.
While enjoying a meal in the main dining hall, visitors will be treated to Greek music by Stavros & Maria, a brother-sister duo who are also members of the church.
The church’s youth dance group, Kefi, will perform traditional Greek dances wearing colorful costumes on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
After a hearty meal, there’s plenty to see and do on the church grounds. The Agora (Greek market) offers packaged Greek foods and prepared dishes to go. The Kafenio (Greek coffee house) features fresh-brewed Greek-style coffee, rice pudding and pastries in a relaxed atmosphere.
Visitors can also shop for original artwork, gold jewelry and items imported from Greece in various gift rooms.
A popular stop for all visitors is the pastry room, where you can sample Baklava (almonds, butter and honey layered in flaky pastry), Teelikta (walnuts, butter and honey rolled in flaky pastry); Kourabiethes (butter cookies topped with powdered sugar); Koulourakia (Greek twisted butter cookie); and Galaktobouriko (a filo pastry filled with custard and moistened with honey syrup).
Another Greek delicacy offered throughout the weekend is Loukoumades (puffed honey balls), a warm, dough pastry topped with syrup, cinnamon and chopped nuts.
Tours of the church interior, which features one of the largest collections of Byzantine iconography in the United States, are offered on the hour throughout the weekend.
Bazaar hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Additional parking is available at the adjacent Berks Catholic High School. The event will be held rain or shine.
The church is located at 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd., about one mile from Business Route 222 South (Lancaster Avenue).
For more information, call 610-374-7511 or visit www.stsconstantinehelen.org

Memo to Tom Wolf: Size matters

Further proof that Democrat Tom Wolf doesn't have a clue about
Pennsylvania government. Philadelphia Daily News columnist John Baer
can't believe Wolf doesn't think the Pennsylvania Legislature is too
big. (It's the largest full-time state legislature in the country and
costs Pennsylvania taxpayers more than $300 million a year. The bloated
size of the Legislature - 253 members - allows do-nothing politicians to
hide in the crowd.) 

John Baer: Memo to Tom Wolf: Size matters

Report: 4 Islamic terrorists found in Texas in last 36 hours

Report: 4 Islamic terrorists found in Texas in last 36 hours

Newspaper: Tom Wolf's 'Fresh Start': Vague & Stale

Tom Wolf's 'Fresh Start': Vague & stale

Newspaper: Tom Wolf's 'Fresh Start': Vague & Stale

Tom Wolf's 'Fresh Start': Vague & stale

Prepping for Ebola in Pennsylvania

Prepping for Ebola in Pennsylvania involves orchestra of departments

Friday, October 10, 2014

Newspaper questions Tom Wolf's fuzzy math on Pa. tax hikes

Editorial: Fuzzy math

Union Partners With Planned Parenthood To Back Pro-Abortion Candidates

SEIU Partners With Planned Parenthood To Back Pro-Abortion Candidates…

Democrats' Voter Fraud Machine Gears Up For November Election

Federal Judge Appointed By Obama Strikes Down Texas Voter ID Law Claiming It’s A Racist “Poll Tax”…

Tom Wolf's 'Billion Dollar Lie' on Pennsylvania Education Funding Exposed

PA State Rep. Garth Everett - Pennsylvania Education Funding: A Look At the Facts

Pa. newspaper calls out Democrat Tom Wolf's lies during campaign for governor

Difference maker in governor race could be deception - SunGazette.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Williamsport-Sun Gazette

Eric Holder's contemptible legacy

Eric Heyl: Eric Holder's contemptible legacy

The Difference Between A Werewolf And Tom Wolf


Saturday, October 04, 2014

Want to pay higher taxes? Elect Democrat Tom Wolf governor of Pennsylvania!

Guest Column: A Health Fear of Ebola is Advisable


By Congressman Joe Pitts, R-Pa.-16th Dist.

For decades now, Hollywood has been producing thrillers about the rapid spread of disease. Many are pure fiction, with the disease resulting in brain-craving zombies. Others have the air of reality, like 1995’s blockbuster “Outbreak.”

We can’t help but recall images from movies when we think of the very real Ebola outbreak. But right now, the most important thing is to get the facts about what Ebola really is, what is going on in Africa and what is being done here in the U.S. to prevent spread of the disease.

First, Ebola is a virus that can infect humans and primates such as monkeys and chimpanzees. It was first discovered in 1976 and there have been sporadic outbreaks in Africa over the following decades.

The disease is not spread like the flu or the common cold. It cannot spread through the air, only through contact with bodily fluids of someone with symptoms. While early symptoms can appear similar to other fevers, extreme bleeding, diarrhea and vomiting develop over the coming days. Up to two out of three people who contract Ebola may lose their life to the disease.

The current outbreak started in Guinea in the spring of this year. It spread to the neighboring countries of Sierra Leone and Liberia. It has moved from smaller villages to larger cities, including the capital of Liberia, Monrovia.

While the World Health Organization has recorded over 3,000 deaths, they also say that this figure may be unreliable since none of the three nations have a modern public health system. That fact has been a critical factor in the spread of Ebola.

Medicine in West Africa looks almost nothing like what it does here. Where there are medical facilities, they are often open to the air. There may only be one doctor available to treat patients and nurses typically have only basic training.

In Africa, myths about the spread of Ebola abound. Many falsely believe that the disease is actually being spread by people trying to disinfect areas with chlorine. Personnel in protective equipment are often feared more than actual carriers of the disease.

By contrast with Africa, the United States has a sophisticated health system to prevent the spread of any disease. The Centers for Disease Control, based in Atlanta, is the premier organization in the world for studying and preventing communicable diseases.

In mid-September, I received a briefing from CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden while he was in Washington. Dr. Frieden had just returned from Africa, where he witnessed firsthand the situation. I then again spoke with Dr. Frieden after the announcement that a man in Dallas had been diagnosed with Ebola. I am confident that right now CDC is doing its best job and that they have adequate resources.

The CDC has been preparing for the possibility that someone would enter the country with the disease. Hospitals have received instructions about how to isolate, test and treat patients. More than 100 CDC staff are in the affected countries and hundreds more are doing work here in the U.S.

Ebola can only be spread by people who are showing symptoms. Currently, anyone getting on a plane in the affected countries is being tested for fever. However, given that the Dallas patient didn’t come down with a fever until arriving in the U.S., there may need to be more restrictions on travel. In fact, British Airways chose to suspend flights without a government order.

Africa is where Ebola started and it is where is must be stopped. It is important to know exactly why President Obama sent U.S. military personnel to the affected countries.

Service members are not treating patients. They are filling a much needed logistical role in coordinating the response. They are making sure that airports are functioning, ferrying in supplies. They are setting up tent hospitals so that more patients can be isolated and treated. They are also training additional nurses in how to combat Ebola.

This is low-risk work that could yield great rewards. The more people in Africa who contract Ebola, the greater the risk to the rest of the world. Sitting by idly is a recipe for disaster.

I will not say that there is absolutely nothing to fear. Ebola is a serious and deadly disease. What is needed is a healthy fear, based in real knowledge of the disease. Knowledge is the first weapon in preventing the spread of disease.

For more information visit www.cdc.gov.

Weekly Republican Address: Obama's War on Small Business

Friday, October 03, 2014

GOP seizes on Obama's dare to turn Nov. 4 into referendum on his failed policies

GOP seizes on Obama's remark

Poll: Obamacare Approval at 31%

Obamacare Approval at 31 Percent

Watchdog: IRS Wrongly Withheld Info in Hundreds of Cases

IRS Wrongly Withheld Info in Hundreds of Cases, Watchdog Finds

Obama's America: Record 55.5M Women Not Participating in Labor Force

Record 55,553,000 Women Not Participating in Labor Force | CNS News

Democrat Tom Wolf opposes bill to eliminate school property taxes in Pa.

Tom Wolf talks to Reading Eagle: Stronger schools attract businesses and jobs | Reading Eagle - NEWS

Democrat Tom Wolf vows to raise state income tax if elected Pa. governor

Tom Wolf talks to Reading Eagle: Stronger schools attract businesses and jobs | Reading Eagle - NEWS

Ebola Crisis: Nets Ignore CDC Failures in 98% of Reports

Networks Confident in CDC Over Ebola, Ignore Agency Failures in 98 Percent of News Reports

PBS Parrots Delusional Obama Claim Economy Has Improved

PBS Promotes Obama's Claim Country Has Improved ‘By Every Economic Measure’; Lou Dobbs Proves Otherwise

Ebola victim lied on health form, may have had contact with 100 people

Ebola contact count grows, family monitored | Dallas | News from Fort Worth, Dallas, Arl...

Say Yes To Tom Corbett

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

Don't Stare: Bra Cam Makes Debut

Berks County Business Group Endorses Ryan Costello for Congress

Republican Ryan Costello, running for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District seat, has received another endorsement from Berks County's leading business group. The 6th District includes portions of Berks, Chester, Montgomery and Lebanon counties. Incumbent US Rep. Jim Gerlach is retiring from Congress at the end of this year.

Here's a press release from the Costello for Congress campaign:

WEST CHESTER, PA – The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GRCCI) announced today that it has unanimously endorsed Ryan Costello for Congress in Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. The GRCCI -- the largest business organization in the Berks County region -- endorsed Costello based on his positions on key public policy affecting business, economic development, jobs and quality of life issues. 

Previous small business endorsements for Costello include:
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
  • Southeastern Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce (SEPAC)
  • Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.
"The key to strong, vibrant local communities is a solid, competitive business environment that is able to grow and create new job opportunities for local residents," said Costello. "I have a strong record of working closely with the local business community as a county commissioner.  If elected to represent local residents in Congress, I will continue to champion policies that reduce costly, unnecessary regulations and taxes that stifle the ability of our local businesses to thrive and increase jobs."

Costello has campaigned on the theme of working to end the gridlock in Washington, DC, by building consensus on issues, particularly policies impacting the economy, business growth, and job creation. Costello has expressed his support for increasing the nation’s investment in education, particularly in areas like science, technology, engineering, and math so that American students of can better compete on a global scale. Costello also wants to review the nation's workforce development programs to ensure we are adequately preparing individuals to for the high-demand jobs of today and the future.

Democrat Tom Wolf still pushing 'big lie' about education funding cuts in Pa.

Corbett, Wolf tussle over education, state spending

Secret Service latest Obama scandal

It's no coincidence that every agency of government is run by an
incompetent Obama appointee. That's what you get when liberals run the
government.


Secret Service: the surprise scandal hit of the fall season | Human Events