PoliticsPA’s Ups & Downs: 2011 Edition
It’s been an interesting year in the great state of Pennsylvania. Here are the winners and losers of 2011.
December 30, 2011
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It’s been an interesting year in the great state of Pennsylvania. Here are the winners and losers of 2011.
Tom Smith of Armstrong County is leading the field of Republicans hoping to take on Senator Bob Casey, according to an polling memo released by Smith’s campaign Tuesday.
As the 2011 legislative year comes to an end, the Independence Hall Tea Party Association, the largest such group in the Philadelphia area, announced its selection of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Pa. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester) as its 2011 Federal and State Legislators of the year.
State Representative Chelsa Wagner, recently elected to Allegheny County Controller, has also taken a job with law firm Leech Tishman where she will be of counsel, the firm announced in an email.
Santorum’s campaign was dealt a blow Thursday when it failed to make the presidential primary ballot for his home state: Virginia.
Good afternoon politicos, and welcome to the Buzz. We know we said there wouldn’t be an email today, but we just can’t keep away. There have been some interesting developments this morning, plus we wanted you to know that this week’s Ups & Downs are posted.
This morning, the United States Congress unanimously passed an extension of the payroll tax cut for another 2 months. Sen. Bob Casey and Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Montgomery) will be two of the conferees charged with making up the difference.
Update: Fitzpatrick responds to Democratic criticism of his gavel; meanwhile the scene was replayed across local and national news.
The three Democrats running for Pa. Attorney General have come out against a plan – supported by President Obama’s administration – to pursue a cash settlement with some of the largest U.S. banks.
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