Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Chesco treasurer to run for PA auditor general
After less than one year in office, Chester County treasurer Ann Duke, a Republican, has set her sights on a much bigger office: Pennsylvania Auditor General.
Incumbent two-term Democrat Jack Wagner is prohibited by the state Constitution from seeking another term as auditor general, the state's fiscal watchdog.
Chesco treasurer to run for state auditor general - pottsmerc.com
Incumbent two-term Democrat Jack Wagner is prohibited by the state Constitution from seeking another term as auditor general, the state's fiscal watchdog.
Chesco treasurer to run for state auditor general - pottsmerc.com
Editorial: Legislators get raise despite lack of results
Only in Congress and the Pennsylvania Legislature can you be rewarded for not doing your job.
Legislators get raise despite lack of results - pottsmerc.com
Legislators get raise despite lack of results - pottsmerc.com
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Editorial: A climate of fraud
The Washington Times:
EDITORIAL: A climate of fraud - Washington Times
The latest release of 5,000 emails from the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit (CRU) reconfirms what the 2009's "Climategate" files established: Global warming is more fiction than science.Read the full editorial at the link below:
EDITORIAL: A climate of fraud - Washington Times
Poll: 34% of Americans support Tea Party; 39% back Occupy movement
Despite wildly positive coverage by the mainstream media of the Occupy Wall Street movement, the Occupy crowd barely gains more support that the media's much-maligned tea party movement, according to a new Harris poll.
One-third of Americans Support the Tea Party and Two in Five Support Occupy Wall Street
One-third of Americans Support the Tea Party and Two in Five Support Occupy Wall Street
Exeter School Board vacancy appointment opposed
Three new members of the Exeter School Board object to the secret deal to re-appoint a longtime board member rejected by voters.
Exeter vacancy appointment opposed
Exeter vacancy appointment opposed
Monday, November 28, 2011
'Shameless' Barney Frank
The Heartland Institute Reacts to Retirement of Rep. Barney Frank:"Barney Frank spent much of his career expanding the powers of and defending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both of which have been involved in multi-billion-dollar scandals that helped enrich their corporate leaders, inflate a housing bubble until it burst, and spark the financial crisis. Even after watching Fannie and Freddie pay hundreds of millions of dollars in fines because of their corrupt practices, Frank left them untouched in the 'Dodd-Frank' financial regulatory bill that was supposed to address the causes of the financial crisis. Frank has been shameless in using Fannie and Freddie as social engineering and income redistribution tools. Unfortunately, Maxine Waters, who apparently will fill his slot as ranking member, has shown herself to be every bit as shameless."
PA State Rep. Mark Gillen to Host Town Hall Forum Dec. 1 to Discuss Utility Response to Snowstorm
Pennsylvania State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) will host a Town Hall Forum on Thursday, Dec. 1, to facilitate a discussion between Met-Ed and constituents of the 128th Legislative District who lost power following the October snowstorm.
Gillen to Host Town Hall Forum Dec. 1 to Discuss Utility Response to Snowstorm
Gillen to Host Town Hall Forum Dec. 1 to Discuss Utility Response to Snowstorm
November 7th, 2012
Barack Obama's promise of hope and change has turned into despair and status quo. Real change will come after Obama is voted out of office in 2012.
Rats Deserting A Sinking Ship
NEWS ITEM: Barney Frank is the 17th Democrat to announce he will not seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2012.
Bob Casey & Barack Obama - Separated at Birth
Terrific video showing what a doormat Bob Casey Jr. has turned out to be as a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania.
PA Legislators make double what their constituents bring home
Whatever happened to the concept of public service? Pennsylvania legislators will earn a base salary of $82,000 a year starting Dec. 1, thanks to a state law (passed by the Legislature) that gives lawmakers an annual cost-of-living-adjustment unless the very same lawmakers vote to reject the pay hike.
Some lawmakers give back the annual COLA be sending a check at the end of the year to the state Treasury. Others donate the money to charity (and claim a nice tax deduction for it, no doubt).
But what they don't tell their constituents is that the annual salary bump also increases the amount of money lawmakers will receive from their taxpayer-paid pensions when they leave the Legislature.
P.S. - The average salary of a Pennsylvania worker is $43,000 a year.
Legislators make double what their constituents bring home - pottsmerc.com
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike
The average Pennsylvania worker makes $43,000 a year, but state legislators will make a base salary of $82,000 after a Dec. 1 pay raise kicks in.
How do you feel about working so hard to keep the permanent political class in the lifestyle they've become accustomed to?
Every member of the state House and half the members of the state Senate will face re-election in 2012. Remember the pay raise when your incumbent state lawmaker comes around looking for your vote next year.
State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike
How do you feel about working so hard to keep the permanent political class in the lifestyle they've become accustomed to?
Every member of the state House and half the members of the state Senate will face re-election in 2012. Remember the pay raise when your incumbent state lawmaker comes around looking for your vote next year.
State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike
State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike
The average Pennsylvania worker makes $43,000 a year, but state legislators will make a base salary of $82,000 after a Dec. 1 pay raise kicks in.
How do you feel about working so hard to keep the permanent political class in the lifestyle they've become accustomed to?
Every member of the state House and half the members of the state Senate will face re-election in 2012. Remember the pay raise when your incumbent state lawmaker comes around looking for your vote next year.
State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike
How do you feel about working so hard to keep the permanent political class in the lifestyle they've become accustomed to?
Every member of the state House and half the members of the state Senate will face re-election in 2012. Remember the pay raise when your incumbent state lawmaker comes around looking for your vote next year.
State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike
Pennsylvania state legislators to get pay raise on Dec. 1
Don't worry about a gift for your Pennsylvania state legislator. They've already decided to give themselves a 3% pay raise, effective Dec. 1, bringing their base salary to $82,000 a year - twice what the average Pennsylvania worker takes home.
State legislators to get pay raise on Dec. 1 - pottsmerc.com
State legislators to get pay raise on Dec. 1 - pottsmerc.com
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving Proclamation of George Washington
Thanksgiving Proclamation of George WashingtonNew York, October 3, 1789
By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor -- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."Given under my hand at the City of New-York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be -- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks -- for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation -- for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war -- for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed -- for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted -- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions -- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually -- to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed -- to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness onto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord -- To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Family of 5-year-old battling brain cancer faces bleak holiday
The Pottstown Mercury has launched its 21st annual Operation Holiday drive to help area needy families with small children. Through the generosity of Mercury readers, more than $50,000 in donations were raised last year, allowing the program to provide food and gifts for 252 families including 701 children.
Family of 5-year-old battling brain cancer faces bleak holiday - pottsmerc.com
Family of 5-year-old battling brain cancer faces bleak holiday - pottsmerc.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Poll: Obama struggling in Pennsylvania
If the presidential election were held today, Barack Obama would lose Pennsylvania to Mitt Romney, according to a new poll.
Without taking Pennsylvania, which was key to his 2008 win, Obama's chances of re-election are greatly diminished.
Obama struggling in Pennsylvania - Public Policy Polling
Without taking Pennsylvania, which was key to his 2008 win, Obama's chances of re-election are greatly diminished.
Obama struggling in Pennsylvania - Public Policy Polling
Monday, November 21, 2011
Democrats Are The Party Of The Rich
7 of the 10 richest members of Congress are Democrats ... and the corrupt liberal media keeps telling us the Republicans are the party of the rich? Gimme, a break!
See the list of richest members of Congress for yourself at OpenSecrets.org
See the list of richest members of Congress for yourself at OpenSecrets.org
No New Energy Taxes
Tell Senator Pat Toomey, keep fighting for Pennsylvania jobs and against job-destroying energy taxes.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Newspaper: Time to kill COLA for Pennsylvania politicians
Pennsylvania legislators are preparing to give themselves a "stealth" pay raise on Dec. 1, bringing the base salary of a state lawmaker to $82,000 a year.
It's time to kill the COLA for state leaders - The York Daily Record
It's time to kill the COLA for state leaders - The York Daily Record
Opinion: The false promises of Obama socialism
Hope and change, Obama-style:
After three years, the divisiveness in America is worse than ever. Political name calling has become a national disgrace. The economy is still very weak. Unemployment has risen to over 9 percent. The poor got poorer. His massive, mostly unsuccessful, spending programs have added over $4 trillion to our national debt. His supporters try to ignore these fundamental facts and blame his failure on everyone or everything else.The false promises of socialism - phillyBurbs.com : Reader Voices: letter to the editor, obama, socialism, false promises
Opinion: The false promises of Obama socialism
Hope and change, Obama-style:
After three years, the divisiveness in America is worse than ever. Political name calling has become a national disgrace. The economy is still very weak. Unemployment has risen to over 9 percent. The poor got poorer. His massive, mostly unsuccessful, spending programs have added over $4 trillion to our national debt. His supporters try to ignore these fundamental facts and blame his failure on everyone or everything else.The false promises of socialism - phillyBurbs.com : Reader Voices: letter to the editor, obama, socialism, false promises
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Hypocrisy Of Fat-Cat Dems
Investor's Business Daily:
Pelosi Leads List Of Conflict Of Interest Dems - Investors.com
As Democrats demonize Wall Street CEOs as the "greedy" fiends of the financial crisis, they've lined their own pockets — both before and after the crisis. Nancy Pelosi's just the latest example.Read the full editorial (which names names for top ethically-challenged Democrats) at the link below:
Pelosi Leads List Of Conflict Of Interest Dems - Investors.com
Sam Rohrer to Announce Run for U.S. Senate
Conservative Sam Rohrer, who served in the Pennsylvania Legislature for 18 years and ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor in 2010, plans to announce Monday he will run for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania in 2012.The announcement is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Governor's Ballroom of the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill, Pa.
Rohrer, a leader of the state's conservative movement and tireless proponent of the elimination of Pennsylvania's onerous property tax, challenged Tom Corbett in the Republican gubernatorial primary last year.
While Corbett won the nomination and eventually was elected governor, Rohrer made a surprisingly strong showing considering the party establishment (and money) went mostly to Corbett. (Rohrer routed Corbett in Berks County by an 80%-20% margin, and Rohrer beat Corbett in Lancaster County by a 52%-48% margin).
Rohrer, who retired from the Legislature at the end of 2010 to take the post of state director for Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania, will run for the Senate seat held by first-term Democrat Bob Casey Jr., one of the most liberal members of the Senate and a close ally of President Obama.
Pennsylvania's other Senate seat is held by conservative Republican Pat Toomey.
For more information on Sam Rohrer and his bid for U.S. Senate in 2012, visit www.RohrerforSenate.org
Thursday, November 17, 2011
U.S. Underemployment Rate is 18.2%
From a new Gallup survey:
U.S. Unemployment Ticks Up in Mid-November
Underemployment, a measure that combines the percentage of workers who are unemployed with the percentage working part time but wanting full-time work, is 18.2% - up from 17.5% a month ago. Underemployment stood at 17.7% in mid-November 2010.How's that for hope and change?
U.S. Unemployment Ticks Up in Mid-November
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Columnist: Barack Obama's Lazy America
John Hayward:
For some reason, Barack Obama has decided that part of his path to re-election will involve blaming his failures on the American people, who can be insulted into loving him again. This narrative involves convincing us that the American spirit was so degenerate by 2008 that not even the dazzling skills of the LIghtworker could save us… at least, not in a mere four years.Barack Obama's Lazy America - HUMAN EVENTS
Monday, November 14, 2011
Next Thun Trail cleanup day is Nov. 19
EXETER — The Schuylkill River Greenway Association TrailKeepers and the Berks County Bicycle Club will hold a workday on the Thun Trail on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and are looking for help.
Volunteers will meet at the Trailhead at Angstat Road near the intersection of Route 724 and Route 176. Work to be done includes clean up from recent storms.
Rain date will be Nov. 20.
In the event of questionable weather or conditions, call Greg Marshall at 610-780-3195.
Volunteers will meet at the Trailhead at Angstat Road near the intersection of Route 724 and Route 176. Work to be done includes clean up from recent storms.
Rain date will be Nov. 20.
In the event of questionable weather or conditions, call Greg Marshall at 610-780-3195.
Opinion: Major media bias, skewing are concern
This op-ed published in the West Chester Daily Local News hits the nail on the head when it comes to liberal media bias:
Major media bias, skewing are concern - dailylocal.com
"Please be cognizant of this reality: that most of the news you will be hearing and reading about will be filtered through the lenses of a deeply entrenched liberal media, not in the least constrained by normal inhibitions, and if there's nothing especially negative to report, you can expect something to appear from thin air by Democratic operatives and hatchetmen like Axelrod or Plouffe or Debbie Wasserman-Shultz or Gloria Allred, e.g., that Romney has a mistress sequestered in South America or has a love child in Switzerland and NBC, CBS, NPR, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, the N.Y. Times, the BBC, Time Magazine, etc., etc, all the major media outlets will go nuts (without the slightest vetting) -- you get the idea.Read the full column at the link below:
Major media bias, skewing are concern - dailylocal.com
Explosive ‘60 Minutes’ Report Reveals Widespread Washington Corruption
Whatever happened to Nancy Pelosi's promise to "drain the swamp" in Washington, D.C.?
Breitbart.tv » Explosive '60 Minutes' Report Reveals Widespread Washington Corruption
Breitbart.tv » Explosive '60 Minutes' Report Reveals Widespread Washington Corruption
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Mark Levin Discusses the Leftist Assault on Free Speech
The stuff the corrupt liberal media never tells you about. America is under assault - from within.
Lawmakers call on PUC to seek answers from utilities
Berks County state legislators want the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to investigate why utilities like Met-Ed took so long to restore power to customers after a freak October snowstorm.
Lawmakers call on PUC to seek answers from utilities
Lawmakers call on PUC to seek answers from utilities
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Top 10 Liberal Hit Jobs
Herman Cain is but the latest target of the liberal "hit" machine.
Top 10 Liberal Hit Jobs - HUMAN EVENTS
Top 10 Liberal Hit Jobs - HUMAN EVENTS
Friday, November 11, 2011
Biden to continue collecting rent from Secret Service
Who can blame Joe Biden from making a little money on the side, courtesy of the American taxpayer?
Biden to continue collecting rent from Secret Service - Washington Times
Biden to continue collecting rent from Secret Service - Washington Times
Bad-Hand Barack
Three years into his presidency and having run up $4 trillion in new debt, Barack Obama is still trying to blame George W. Bush for the economy.
Veteran political observer Charlie Cook says Obama's excuses won't fly anymore: "The president didn't create the bad economy. But now he owns it, whether he likes it or not."
Bad-Hand Barack - Charlie Cook - NationalJournal.com
Veteran political observer Charlie Cook says Obama's excuses won't fly anymore: "The president didn't create the bad economy. But now he owns it, whether he likes it or not."
Bad-Hand Barack - Charlie Cook - NationalJournal.com
Berks lawmakers want to hear from residents who lost power
State Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone are asking Berks County residents who lost power during or after the Oct. 29 snowstorm to call or write their offices and share their stories. The state lawmakers want to conduct hearings about the response by Met-Ed and PP&L.
How to tell your story
How to tell your story
PECO to spend $2M in Chesco to reduce outages
While PECO is stepping up to help customers avoid future power outages, not a peep out of Met-Ed, which left tens of thousands of Berks County customers in the dark for up to a week.
PECO to spend $2M in Chesco to reduce outages - pottsmerc.com
PECO to spend $2M in Chesco to reduce outages - pottsmerc.com
Obama Gaffes - Greatest Hits
With the liberal media laughing it up at Gov. Rick Perry's flub the other night, let's review some of the stupidest things Barack Obama has said over the years.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
State Rep. Curt Schroder won't seek re-election
A surprising announcement today from a veteran state lawmaker from Chester County.
State Rep. Curt Schroder won't seek re-election
State Rep. Curt Schroder won't seek re-election
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Larry Medaglia calls win a vindication for office
Republican Larry Medaglia Jr. not only survived a full-throttle smear campaign by the Berks County Democratic machine, but he ended up having the last laugh, defeating his Democratic challenger by a wide margin for another four-year term as Berks County Register of Wills.
Medaglia calls win a vindication for office
Medaglia calls win a vindication for office
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Fannie Mae loss widens, asks taxpayers for $7.8 billion in bailouts
This mess is happening under Barack Obama's watch. It's been three years and $4 trillion in new debt since George W. Bush was in office.
Fannie Mae loss widens, asks taxpayers for $7.8 billion
Fannie Mae loss widens, asks taxpayers for $7.8 billion
'When it comes to sex, the media apply different standards to Republicans and Democrats'
Cal Thomas: "When it comes to sex, the media apply different standards to Republicans and Democrats."
Different rules for candidate Cain - dailylocal.com
Different rules for candidate Cain - dailylocal.com
Monday, November 07, 2011
Income Inequality Rose Most Under Clinton, Obama
Liberal hypocrisy at its finest. Democrats blame the rich for all the nation's ills, but the rich keep getting richer under Democratic administrations.
Income Inequality Rose Most Under President Clinton - Latest Headlines - Investors.com
Income Inequality Rose Most Under President Clinton - Latest Headlines - Investors.com
Newspaper: Pay freeze for Pennsylvania politicians
At a time when so many Pennsylvania families are struggling, is it right for elected officials already making $80,000 a year to give themselves a pay raise?
From a Harrisburg Patriot News editorial urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to forgo a scheduled pay increase on Dec. 1:
Read the full editorial at the newspaper's website.
From a Harrisburg Patriot News editorial urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to forgo a scheduled pay increase on Dec. 1:
Teachers do it. State workers do it.Does your state representative or state senator feel your pain? If not, perhaps you should send them a simple message: Give yourself a pay hike on Dec. 1, and I'll vote you out of office in 2012.
It's about time our elected officials did it, too.
Tens of millions of private-sector employees have seen their pay frozen for one, two or even three years now.
Federal employees have had a freeze on cost-of-living adjustments since last fall.
The state House should accept a one-year pay freeze. The state Senate should do the same.
It's not about politics. It's about integrity.
Read the full editorial at the newspaper's website.
Unions own Democratic Party
A quick review of campaign contributions to candidates in Berks County shows that most of the Democrats are financed by Big Labor. So when these local and county officials get elected, look for them to funnel your tax dollars back into union coffers. That's the way Democrats play the game.
Contributions to local political candidates
Contributions to local political candidates
This is only a test
At 2 p.m. Wednesday, the federal government will take temporary control of every television and radio station in the country for 4 minutes. At least that's what the government is telling us.
National emergency system test set for Wednesday - pottsmerc.com
National emergency system test set for Wednesday - pottsmerc.com
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Anti-Christian Obama Strikes Again
Earlier this week, Obama opposes 'In God We Trust' resolution ... now this.
Obama Adminstration Opposes Prayer Plaque at WWII Memorial - It Would 'Dilute Message' - HUMAN EVENTS
Obama Adminstration Opposes Prayer Plaque at WWII Memorial - It Would 'Dilute Message' - HUMAN EVENTS
Friday, November 04, 2011
Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias
Peter Wehner, writing in Commentary Magazine:
Occupy, the Tea Party and Media Bias
There are many ways to measure media bias in America — but in some respects the coverage of the Tea Party Movement versus the coverage of OWS is among the most revealing of all.Read the full column at the link below:
Occupy, the Tea Party and Media Bias
Why are liberals so afraid of Voter ID laws?
What is it about having to show photo identification at the polls that scares liberals so much?
Interactive: A state-by-state look at voter ID laws for 2012 elections
Interactive: A state-by-state look at voter ID laws for 2012 elections
Sam Rohrer to run for U.S. Senate
Can conservative Sam Rohrer follow in Pat Toomey's footsteps and win a seat in the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania?
Toomey knocked off incumbent Arlen Specter in 2010.
If Rohrer can oust ultra-liberal Bob Casey Jr. in 2012, it would give Pennsylvania two of the most conservative Senators in the country.
Although the Republican field is crowded, Rohrer is the early frontrunner. He's the only candidate who has run a statewide campaign. Rohrer ran for the GOP nomination for governor in 2012 against eventual winner Tom Corbett.
And Rohrer has the same support that Toomey did from the conservative base of the Republican Party in Pennsylvania.
Former Berks County state rep. announces run for U.S. Senate - pottsmerc.com
Toomey knocked off incumbent Arlen Specter in 2010.
If Rohrer can oust ultra-liberal Bob Casey Jr. in 2012, it would give Pennsylvania two of the most conservative Senators in the country.
Although the Republican field is crowded, Rohrer is the early frontrunner. He's the only candidate who has run a statewide campaign. Rohrer ran for the GOP nomination for governor in 2012 against eventual winner Tom Corbett.
And Rohrer has the same support that Toomey did from the conservative base of the Republican Party in Pennsylvania.
Former Berks County state rep. announces run for U.S. Senate - pottsmerc.com
History argues against Obama reelection
Who says there's no such thing as good news anymore?
History argues against Obama reelection - Washington Times
History argues against Obama reelection - Washington Times
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Bill would require utilities to compensate customers after outages
Here's a rare case where a Democrat makes sense. A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced a bill to force utility companies to compensate customers for power outages. More than 21,000 Pennsylvania residents still don't have power after an Oct. 29 snow storm caught utilities napping.
Bill would require utilities to compensate customers after outages
Bill would require utilities to compensate customers after outages
Poorest poor in US hits new record under Obama
Inside Obama's American, where "hope and change" has turned into despair and maintaining the status quo.
Poorest poor in US hits new record: 1 in 15 people - Boston.com
Poorest poor in US hits new record: 1 in 15 people - Boston.com
White House Bonus Hypocrisy
Investor's Business Daily:
White House Bonus Hypocrisy - Latest Headlines - Investors.com
When bailed-out private Wall Street banks handed out bonuses last year, the president threw a fit. So why is he ignoring the huge executive bonuses at government-owned Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?Read the full editorial at the link below:
White House Bonus Hypocrisy - Latest Headlines - Investors.com
F&M Poll: Obama Loses to (Nobody) in PA
New Franklin & Marshall Poll: By a 52 to 42 percent margin, Pennsylvania voters do not believe President Obama deserves re-election.
F&M Poll: Obama Loses to Nobody
F&M Poll: Obama Loses to Nobody
The Republicans’ Senate Advantage
Reid Wilson, writing at NationalJournal.com: 2012 is looking a lot like 2006 as the Democrats who ousted a slew of GOP incumbents from the chamber are now on the hot seat.
The Republicans' Senate Advantage - Reid Wilson - NationalJournal.com
The Republicans' Senate Advantage - Reid Wilson - NationalJournal.com
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Pennsylvania lawmakers anticipate annual pay raise
The base salary of a Pennsylvania state legislator is $79,613 and these "public servants" will receive a COLA on Dec. 1 under a 1995 law that automatically raises their pay unless they vote not to accept the increase.
With the COLA, state lawmakers will make more than $80,000 a year.
With Pennsylvania's unemployment rate at 8.3% and rising and tax collection revenues declining every month in the new fiscal year, how can state lawmakers justify taking more from their constituents?
One Republican lawmaker - Rep. Brad Roae - wants to eliminate the scheduled pay raise.
"Many teachers and state workers agreed to a one-year pay freeze because of the state budget problems, so I think state representatives should lead by example and do the same thing," Roae said. "Social Security recipients went for several years without a COLA and the increase they are going to get next year will be offset by the higher Medicare payments retirees have to pay. Many local companies could not afford to give raises to their employees this year. If all of these people have had their incomes frozen, I believe state representatives should also have their incomes frozen."
Will a majority of the career politicians in Harrisburg vote to turn down a pay raise?
Stay tuned.
State Rep. Brad Roae Introduces Bill to Freeze State Representatives' Pay
With the COLA, state lawmakers will make more than $80,000 a year.
With Pennsylvania's unemployment rate at 8.3% and rising and tax collection revenues declining every month in the new fiscal year, how can state lawmakers justify taking more from their constituents?
One Republican lawmaker - Rep. Brad Roae - wants to eliminate the scheduled pay raise.
"Many teachers and state workers agreed to a one-year pay freeze because of the state budget problems, so I think state representatives should lead by example and do the same thing," Roae said. "Social Security recipients went for several years without a COLA and the increase they are going to get next year will be offset by the higher Medicare payments retirees have to pay. Many local companies could not afford to give raises to their employees this year. If all of these people have had their incomes frozen, I believe state representatives should also have their incomes frozen."
Will a majority of the career politicians in Harrisburg vote to turn down a pay raise?
Stay tuned.
State Rep. Brad Roae Introduces Bill to Freeze State Representatives' Pay
House affirms 'In God We Trust' as National Motto
The measure, which encourages the motto's display in all public schools and government buildings, passed by a 396-9 margin, with 2 abstentions. Eight of the nine "No" votes were cast by Democrats.
POLITICO: House affirms 'In God We Trust' - On Congress
POLITICO: House affirms 'In God We Trust' - On Congress
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Releases October Slot Machine Revenue Totals
Pennsylvania casinos took in total revenues of $197.1 million during the month of October, almost the same amount they made in October 2010.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Releases October Slot Machine Revenue Totals
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Releases October Slot Machine Revenue Totals
Met-Ed Restores Service to Nearly 90 Percent of Customers Affected by Damaging Snowstorm
If most of the 238,000 customers of Met-Ed in Pennsylvania lost power because trees fell on power lines, did it occur to Med-Ed officials to trim those trees over the summer if there was a possibility they could fall on the power lines?
Met-Ed Restores Service to Nearly 90 Percent of Customers Affected by Damaging Snowstorm
Met-Ed Restores Service to Nearly 90 Percent of Customers Affected by Damaging Snowstorm
'Obama is on track to have the worst jobs record of any president in the modern era'
Buried deep in a "Fact Check" column in the pro-Obama Washington Post:
Unless the economy turns around in the next 18 months, Obama is on track to have the worst jobs record of any president in the modern era. That would be an accurate statement.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases October Collections
Pennsylvania collected $67.1 million less in anticipated tax revenues for the month of October, according to the Department of Revenue.
For the fiscal year that began July 1, tax collection is $282.1 million under projections, a disturbing trend that could lead to a budget deficit by the end of the fiscal year next June 30.
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases October Collections
For the fiscal year that began July 1, tax collection is $282.1 million under projections, a disturbing trend that could lead to a budget deficit by the end of the fiscal year next June 30.
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases October Collections
If Al Schmidt Wins Philly Board Seat, Obama Can Kiss Pennsylvania Goodbye
The Nov. 8 General Election in Pennsylvania could be a signal of how much trouble Obama's re-election bid is in, argues columnist John Hayward.
If Al Schmidt Wins Philly Board Seat, Obama Can Kiss Pennsylvania Goodbye - HUMAN EVENTS
If Al Schmidt Wins Philly Board Seat, Obama Can Kiss Pennsylvania Goodbye - HUMAN EVENTS
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