Transition news continues, with this week’s committee chair assignments making waves. The Turnpike Commission backs down. Specter talks legacy, with some hints about his forthcoming book. And PoliticsPA’s ups and downs is up for today. Have a merry Christmas, and see you next week.
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Today’s Headlines
Inquirer: Specter not ready to tell all… yet
AP: Without state law, Pa. towns tackle anti-gay bias
New York Times: Alabama town’s failed pension is a warning; Philly is cited as an example in the story (h/t PhillyClout)
Tribune-Review: State Rep. Metcalfe to chair house committee
Heard in City Hall: Philadelphia halts Sheriff’s sales again
Philadelphia Gay News: Philly LGBT leaders cheer repeal of DADT
Patriot News: Liberal midstate radio host puts his money where his mouth is
Patriot News: Corbett inaugural music chosen
Post-Gazette: Turnpike backs down, decides to print new tolls
Inquirer: Neighboring casinos not too sad about Foxwoods losing license
Times-Tribune: Mayor Doherty vetoes $74.9 million Scranton budget
Times-Herald: Hoeffel recuses himself on DA waiver
Today’s Opinions
Newsworks: Shake it off, Tom Corbett
Inquirer: Here’s one to privatize Pa. liquor stores
Times-Tribune: Productive lame ducks