Redistricting Watch: According to multiple sources close to the process, the Legislative Reapportionment Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, October 31st. They are said to be planning the vote on the new district maps for the PA House and Senate.

PoliticsPA’s 10/21 Ups & Downs: It’s our favorite feature here at PoliticsPA: see who made this week’s list! See which entry earned Sen. Pat Toomey a tut-tut from the Tribune Review.

Post-Gazette Endorses Wecht, Boockvar: Pittsburgh’s largest paper endorsed both Democratic candidates in the upcoming judicial elections.

Altmire & Dent Anti-Terrorism Law: Last week, four of the most moderate legislators in Congress introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would update and add to existing federal law regarding the loss of nationality for American citizens who engage in terrorist activities directed against the United States.

Toomey & Contraceptives, Sterilization: Sen. Toomey says that the health care law forces members of religious entities to violate their strongly-held beliefs or potential pay a heavy lump some. He’s co-sponsoring a law to repeal that provision.

Cantor Cancels Speech: GOP House Majority Leader Eric Cantor canceled his scheduled speech at UPenn because it was open to the public, including possible protesters from Occupy Philadelphia.

Abother Bad Poll for Obama: The PAGOP and RNC are giddily circulating news about a Susquehanna Polling and Research survey that shows that a generic Republican beats President Barack Obama in Pa. by 7 points, 45 to 38.

National
WGAL8: Sen. Casey Releases Statement On Iraq Withdrawal
Morning Call: Sen. Toomey Gives Glimpse Into Supercommittee Proceedings
Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era: Sen. Toomey Fires Up The Local GOP
Tribune-Review: Defense Secretary Panetta Tries To Restart Commissary Projects, One In Particular Is In Western Pa.
Delaware County Times: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC Chairwoman Visited Delaware County
The Hill: Constitution Project Warns Against Bill Stripping U.S. Citizenship Introduced By Several Members of Pa. Delegation
Fox News: Rep. Tim Murphy Defends Pennsylvania Welder Fighting Eminent Domain
Bloomberg Businessweek: EPA To Regulate Disposal of Fracking Wastewater
The Intelligencer: Sen. Casey, Rep. Schwartz Announced Green Jobs Grant
Delaware County Times: Rep. Meehan Hoping To Meet With Refinery Officials
Political News: Casey Education Bill a Signifigant Step Forward
Washington Post: Hundreds rally outside White House for removal of Iranian opposition group
Chicago Pride: Herman Cain, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum tout opposition to gay marriage
Des Moines Register: Faith Forum: Rick Santorum recounts battles over abortion, early warnings on Iran
WFMZ: Cain Clarifies His Abortion Stance

Statewide
Capitol Ideas: Unemployment was up in September
Capitol Ideas: State liquor store ardor cools
State House Sound Bites: Cities stressed out
PA Independent: E-verify legislation leads to strange allies
State Impact: Marcellus Shale Coalition to require disclosure of fracking chemicals
State Impact: Keeping up with sustainability in Pennsylvania’s forests
AP: Pa. casinos hiring Asian workers
AP: Trout get tax break
Patriot News: Pennsylvania has highest approval rating
Elmira Star-Gazette: Pa. voter ID bill poised for changes in Senate
CBS: Pa. Lawmake Presses Governor on Transportation Funding
Post-Tribune: How they voted
Times Tribune: Act 47 ruling leaves difficult choices
Bradenton: Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Issues Flag Order to Honor U.S. Marine Cpl. Chad M. Smith

Philly
Inquirer: Charter school dispute shouldn’t obscure Evans’ accomplishments
Philly Inquirer: Cantor cancels Penn speech, Occupy Philly still protests
Philly Inquirer: Obama and his Republican rivals are neck-and-neck in the area fundraising race
Philly Inquirer: Camden GOP disowns Mitsch, who vows to stay in race
Philly Inquirer: After GOP squabble, Rizzo turns independent
Philly Inquirer: Philly City Council calls for 40 changes to new zoning code
Philly Now: Eric Cantor cancels Wharton Speech; Occupy to blame?
Philly Now: DREAM activists slam President Obama at Immigration Rally
MyFoxPhilly: Occupy Philly marching to Cantor speech
6ActionNews: Occupy Philly ventures into City Hall
CBSPhilly: Occupy Philly dances through streets, protesting banks
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. Lawmakers determined to end waste in welfare programs
WHYY Newsworks: Cantor scraps speech in Philly, protests continue

Philly Burbs
Times Herald: Pennsylvania Republican Party chairman Rob Gleason endorses Montgomery County candidates at party rally at courthouse Wednesday
BrynMawr-Gladwyne Patch: Lower Marion Commissioners Debate Whether an E-mail Discussion Violates the Sunshine Act
Intelligencer: Montco candidates debate county’s financial situation
Inquirer: Montgomery County foes argue over casino funds’ direction
WRITEMARSH: Leslie Richards Attacks Jenny Browns Husband
Delco Times: House attack on clean air regulations a big mistake
Pottstown Mercury: Fight against blight: State Rep. Marcy Toepel is not a typical landlord
Pottstown Mercury: Lawmaker look to smaller state House to reduce costs
Pottstown Mercury: Pa. Voter ID bill poised for changes in Senate
DelcoTimes: Top Democrat pushes to get vote out in Delco
DelcoTimes: Kirkland rips Mayor Butler’s Obama message
DelcoTimes: Residents get chance to help Philly Occupiers at Springfield event
DelcoTimes: Delco voters to choose new district attorney
DelcoTimes: Political newcomer challenges U.D. incumbent in mayor’s race
DelcoTimes: Meehan hoping to meet with refinery executives
DelcoTimes: Democratic National Committee chair to visit Delco
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Commissioner candidates meet toe-to-toe in Doylestown forum
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick shares insights on national security and Gaddafi at Ann’s Choice
Bucks Local News: Bucks County Congressman releases statement on the death of Col. Mummer Gaddafi
Bucks Local News: Moody’s Investors Service affirms Bucks County’s AAA bond rating
Bucks Local News: Bucks Board of Elections relocates polling places in Bristol Township, Falls, New Hope, Solebury, and Warwick
Bucks Local News: Bucks County is looking for public input on 2011 Comprehensive Plan

Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: Insurer Highmark’s 20 board members get premium pay to serve
CBS: Congressman Tim Murphy Talks Cyber Security & Jobs

NEPA
Pocono Record: Scavello, Brown aren’t supporting tax bill
Pocono Record: Calls to shrink House raise question: Is smaller better?
Pocono Record: Riverkeeper leaves Marcellus Shale Commission
Citizens Voice: ACT 47 ruling leaves difficult choices
Citizens Voice: Liquor sales, shale fee fight for spotlight
Times Leader: Crowd gets rough at Barletta forum
Times-Leader: Unions win battle
Times-Leader: Meeting of the mayors

South Central
Chambersburg Public Opinion: Council to vote on courthouse improvement plans
The Sentinel: Union workers accept one year freeze in wage increases
Patriot News: Zimmerman gets vacant seat in West Hanover
York Daily Record: Four candidates for one spot on school board
Lancaster Era: Howard Dean’s brother speaks in Lancaster
Patriot-News: Despite the gloom, Harrisburg Young Professionals meet for leadership summit
Patriot-News: Prospect of selling off Pennsylvania’s state liquor stores cools

North by Northwest
Go Erie: Congressman Mike Kelly at Mercyhurst
Courier Express: Local leaders react to Governor’s plan for gas drilling fees
Sun Gazette: Conference center on the way to city
Sun Gazette: Community shows support for early education

Lehigh Valley
Express Times: Easton Mayoral Hopefuls Spar Over State of City’s Neighborhoods
Express Times: Veteran Council Members Janice Kovach,     Robert B. Smith Face Off in Clinton Mayoral Race
Reading Eagle: U.S Senator Rallies at Republican Dinner

Opinion
Patriot News: States should close corporate loopholes
Tribune-Review: Don’t Eat Murphy’s Eggs, Pat
Middle East North African Financial Network: White roses and thorns
Philadelphia Inquirer: C’mon Republicans, Mitt’s your man
Philly Inquirer: The American Debate: C’mon, Republicans, Mitt’s your man
Philly Inquirer: Nutter deserves second term
Philly Inquirer: Former Phila. Colleagues remember Cain fondly
Fox News Blog: Is Perry Hunting for an Endorsement?
Patriot-News: Construction costs: It’s time Pennsylvania puts a nail in outdated prevailing wage law
Pike County Courier: Support Stabile, Covey and the Republican ticket
CNN Blog: Santorum asks if Republican rivals can be trusted
Pottstown Mercury: Thorns to signs for candidates cluttering area
PhillyBurbs.com: True terror: health care you can’t afford
Courier Express: Don’t spend billions to create jobs; change the laws that frutrate job seekers
Courier Times: State had to act to spare Harrisburg
York Daily Record: Politics and schools
Tribune-Review: Perzel stuck it to us

Blogs
DCist: The Sunday Morning Post
Commonwealth Foundation: School Choice: Accountable and Successful
Pa. Budget and Policy Center: Rising unemployment, a health insurance rate hike and momentum for a drilling tax
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Pay for Fahy bridge repairs
with free money
Penn Patriot: Pa. loses 15,800 jobs in September
Keystone Politics: County tax breaks are the cure for PA’s struggling cities
Keystone Politics: Transgender shelter to open in philly