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4/25 Morning Buzz

Over the weekend, freshman Reps. Lou Barletta and Pat Meehan found themselves fitting into a Democratic narrative of public backlash against GOP budget plans, specifically allegations that Republicans want to dismantle Medicare. Both Reps were challenged on the Ryan budget during town hall exchanges last week.

The Marcellus debate is taking a slightly new shape after the well blowout in Bradford County as the state ponders penalties. State Reps on both sides of the aisle are warming to stronger safety regulations for the industry. The lack of a severance tax, which the Patriot News editorialized was a sign of poor leadership on Corbett’s part, seems unlikely to change at present.

Finally, have you wondered about the free-for-all in Luzerne County?  The Times Leader takes a look at some of the candidates in the race for County Council (see below).

Good morning politicos, and welcome to the buzz.

Headlines
The Big Tent: Rick Santorum Supports The Ryan/House Republican Budget
The Hill: Rep. Meehan & Rep. Barletta Targets of Democrats and Allies Hoping To Flip The Script On Town-Hall Rage
Politico: Freshman Republicans Feel The Heat Back Home (with quotes from the Barletta town hall)
Politico: Santorum: I made Medicare ‘mistake’
AP: Gov. Corbett Names Pa. Transportation Funding Advisers
AP: Pa. Legislature Might Find Savings Close To Home
AP: Pa. Legislature’s size, cost are criticized
Tribune-Review: The Conservative Wave Seems To Have Missed Pa.
Post-Gazette: State Takes Latest Stab In Trying To Fix State’s Transportation Woes With A Transportation Funding Commission Created By The Governor
AP: Report: No Alert Before Water Main Broke In Harrisburg
Times-Tribune: Education Supporters Gather In Scranton To Protest State Cuts
Citizens Voice: Senate To Debut Impact Fee Proposal
Post-Gazette: State Ponders Penalties After Well Blowout
Inquirer: Phila. Airport Heralded As Retail Hub
Daily News: GOP Facing Stiff Competition For At-Large City Council Seat
Inquirer: Mayor Nutter’s Council Choices Say There’s No Tasco Deal
Inquirer: Judge Orders Convicted Felon Matos To Give Up Ward Leader Post
Delaware County Times: District Judge’s Race Features Newcomers To The Political Scene
Delaware County Times: Liquor Referendum On Ballot In Swarthmore
Times Leader: House Republicans facing backlash at home over federal budget plan
Times Leader: Social media have rewritten political rules
Times Leader: Gorko vows to fight corruption
Times Leader: McGinley says county in crisis
Times Leader: Giamber familiar with home rule
Times Leader: Fiorucci promises to inform  public
Times Leader: Sorokas eager to become involved
Times Leader: Rovinski hopes to restore faith
Times Leader: Padavan looks at spending cuts
Post-Gazette: McCullough faces challenges in Allegheny County executive race
Post-Gazette: State takes newest stab at healing transit woes
Post-Gazette: Corbett names commission on transportation funding
Post-Gazette: House members say shale legislation needed

Opinions
Tribune-Review: Marcellus Shale Is A Job Creator In Pa.
WHYY Newsworks: A Philly Ailment – Corruption Fatigue
Times-News: Political Leaders Need To Act On Bosworth Report
Times Leader: Candidates galore and a meeting for every one Joe Butkiewicz opinion
Patriot-News: Corbett’s reluctance to tax drillers undermines confidence in his leadership
Times-Tribune: Distracted lawmaking
Post-Gazette Editorial: Kraus in District 3: The councilman deserves the Democratic nod

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