Evan Feinberg is bringing his years as a policy analyst to the campaign trail. In a 23-page document released today, Feinberg details the steps he would take to improve the economy – including a flat tax, closing four government agencies, and legalizing gold and silver as currency.

The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters are backing Rep. Mark Critz today in his race against fellow Democratic incumbent Jason Altmire.

The air war in PA-17 has begun. Incumbent Rep. Tim Holden will also air television ads – a basic 30-second bio spot – starting Wednesday.

In the newly drawn 17th congressional district, Easton is place where neither Democrat has a built-in advantage. That’s party why it’s the first place that incumbent Rep. Tim Holden and challenger Matt Cartwright each have a campaign office.

Jason Altmire and Mark Critz are going on television. Both campaigns are launching positive, 30 second introductory spots in the 12th district primary race; Altmire today, Critz on Wednesday.

As part of a “national restructuring plan,” the U.S. Air Force has decided to close the 911th Airlift Wing near Pittsburgh within the next two years. The closure is part of a larger national effort to cut federal defense spending, and the Pentagon has listed “a need for geographic balance and the base’s aging aircraft” as reasons for targeting the 911th for closure. The eight C-130 tactical aircraft at the 911th will be retired when the base closes.

Rep. Tim Holden won the bellwether Luzerne Dems endorsement Thursday night thanks in part to a strong speech on his behalf by his former colleague Chris Carney. Holden is being challenged by Lackawanna County attorney Matt Cartwright in the 17th district primary.