Legislators are still simmering over voting sessions being cancelled in the State House, Pat Toomey is backing the GOP conference’s earmark ban and Sarah Palin made a visit to Bucks County last night. Good Wednesday morning and welcome to the Buzz.

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Today’s Headlines

PhillyClout: State Rep. Dontaucci Dies Suddenly

Bucks County Courier Times: Sarah Palin energizes the faithful

Early Returns: Toomey backs earmark ban

Politico: Rep.-elect Mike Fitzpatrick (along with several other freshman GOP members) have announced term limits they will hold themselves to; Fitzpatrick says he would serve a maximum of three terms

Talking Points Memo: U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen vies for top spot on Budget Committee

Currently, Rep. Schwartz is #2 in seniority on the committee. Rep. John Spratt was defeated last week, creating a vacancy for chairman in the next congress. While Rep. Schwartz has not declared her candidacy to be ranking member, if she were to run, she would have to run against Rep. Van Hollen. Rep. Van Hollen currently serves as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, but his term expires at the end of the year.

Politico: Pennsylvania Dem looks to recapture Paul Kanjorski’s seat

Patriot-News: Gov.-elect Tom Corbett to announce transition team members

Tribune-Review: Corbett considers potential savings in Medicaid

Inquirer: Jack Wagner: Freeze DRPA economic-development funds

AP: Pennsylvania to pay $12 million for water service project near Marcellus Shale drilling

Times-Tribune: Superintendents fear pension crisis as vote is stalled

Times-Tribune: Rank-and-file Dems angry but powerless to revive cancelled voting session

Patriot-News: Pennsylvania House leaders’ decision not to return to session this week riles midstate lawmakers

Commonwealth Confidential: State House GOP elects leaders

Patriot-News: Incoming House Majority Whip Stan Saylor said Legislature will be Pennsylvania focused

Tribune-Review: Western Pennsylvania finds ‘right direction’

AP: Orie attorney asks judge to dismiss some charges

NBC Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh moves closer to drilling ban

Patriot-News: Former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed tells magazine he has ‘yet to hear rational explanation’ for incinerator mess

Inquirer: Small victory for Philly’s new property-tax system

PhillyClout: Interview with Mayor Nutter on the upcoming election and “Stop and Frisk”

Today’s Opinions

Times-News: Ask new Governor for college support

Tribune-Review: City in crisis: Cirque du Pittsburgh