If you were putting together a dream team of political operatives in Pa., then you would want to use our list of the top political operatives. Sen. Casey is going to need all the operatives he can get because the rumor mill shows that Rep. Dent is seriously considering a challenge to the incumbent senator and the Post-Gazette takes the Pa. angle on the House Democratic Caucus rejecting the President’s tax cut deal. In addition, Gov. Rendell got Auditor General Jack Wagner’s approval for a smaller bond measure. Good Friday morning and welcome to the Buzz. Be sure to check out Up & Down later today.

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Today’s Headlines

Tribune-Review: Terrorist trials not likely in Western Pa.

Post-Gazette: Democrats in revolt over tax bill

Pittsburgh City Paper: Mike Doyle on Democratic opposition to tax compromise (h/t Early Returns)

Politico: Rep. Jim Gerlach recommended for the tax writing House Ways and Means Committee by the GOP Steering Committee

UPI: Rep. Brady picked again to be the top Democrat of the House Administration Committee

PhillyClout: Joe Torsella: No deal to drop Senate bid last year

Morning Call: Dent vs. Casey?

Early Returns: Corbett taps coal baron for DCED

Commonwealth Confidential: Rendell’s $1 billion bond request cut to $650 million

Post-Gazette: DA requests out-of-county jury for Orie trial (h/t Early Returns)

Times-Tribune: Basin commission releases draft gas well rules

Today’s Opinions

Times-Tribune: Good result on state bond

Patriot-News: Smooth transition? Corbett’s choices raise concerns