President Obama nominated two people for the federal bench in Pa., Gov. Rendell is on the transportation funding talking circuit again, November tax collections did not meet expectations and in case there was any confusion, just call him G.T. Good Thursday morning and welcome to the Buzz.

Today’s Headlines

Tribune-Review: Obama appoints Pittsburgh lawyer to federal bench

Times-Tribune: Obama appoints Scranton attorney to district judge position

Early Returns: Santorum to reprise faith speech

Early Returns: Santorum in gay activist’s ad

Times-News: Call Him G.T.

Capitol Ideas: November tax collections sluggish, state says

Valley News Dispatch: Help with Pennsylvania tax, rent rebates is free despite mailings

Patriot-News: Auditor General Jack Wagner tells Gov. Ed Rendell he won’t sign off on $1 billion bond for projects

Post-Gazette: Rendell to be in Pittsburgh today talking about transportation issues

Tribune-Review: Corbett urged to review security contract

Tribune-Review: House GOP: No lame-duck slots awards

Patriot-News: Pennsylvania Christmas tree delivered to Capitol rotunda

Times-Tribune: More lawmakers rejecting COLA increase

AP: Gas Pipeline Firm’s Pa. Plans Hit Snag

Murrysville Star: Marcellus Shale: Drilling dilemma digs deep

PhillyClout: Mayor Nutter polls on mayor’s race vs. Bill Green

Times-Tribune: Federal Reserve sets dividend restrictions on FNCB

CBS Pittsburgh: City to cut back on Mayor Ravenstahl’s security

Today’s Opinions

Patriot-News: It’s time to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Times-Tribune: Meaningless gestures by COLA donors