Miscellaneous Section

PoliticsPA: Toomey, other GOP candidates vow to repeal ‘ObamaCare’ if passed

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Several Pennsylvania congressional candidates have signed onto a pledge, sponsored by the conservative Club for Growth, to repeal a health care reform bill passed by Congress.

PoliticsPA’s Up & Down: 3/12 Edition

Friday, March 12th, 2010

In this week’s Up & Down, 12th district hopefuls get crucial party support, Jason Altmire hopes that all press is good press, and Manan Trivedi just won’t go away.

Bonusgate case goes to jury today

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Defense attorneys in the Bonusgate corruption case say their clients are not criminals, but victims of a political culture that has existed for decades.
They are not architects of scheme to use public resources for campaign work, but scapegoats, the attorneys said.

Sheila Dow Ford announces run against U.S. Rep. Tim Holden for 17th Congressional District

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Harrisburg attorney Sheila Dow Ford formally announced her candidacy for Congress Thursday at the state Capitol.

Commentary: As bonus-pay scandal trial nears end, both sides keep the punches flying

Friday, March 12th, 2010

For a minute, it felt like a scene out of “American Idol” was going down on the fifth floor of the Dauphin County Courthouse.

Pathologist: Senavitis had “world-class” levels of alcohol in system; Co-worker: He didn’t slur his speech or stumble

Friday, March 12th, 2010

A forensic pathologist testified Thursday that Thomas P. Senavitis had a “world-class” level of alcohol in his system when he was involved in the car accident that killed state Sen. James J. Rhoades.

CNN profiles Shannon Meehan, Iraq vet running in the 163 district

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

While coping with PTSD, former Army Captain Shannon Meehan, only 27, is seeking a local seat in the Pa. legislature.

Holden indicates he won’t support health care bill, again

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

“I will not vote for the Senate bill,” Holden said. “It makes significant cuts to Medicare and Medicaid … and the restrictions on (federal funding for) abortion are not as strong.”

Politico: Darrell Issa raises questions about Joe Sestak

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The top Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says the Obama administration may have broken the law by offering Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) a job in order to persuade him not to mount a primary challenge against Sen. Arlen Specter.

Citizens’ Voice: Tea Party protests health care bill outside Kanjorski’s office

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Tea Party members and area residents shouldered flags, waved signs and marched in front of the Wilkes-Barre office of U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski on Tuesday for the first of two pickets against the health care bill.