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Senator Mellow Announces Retirement From the Senate
Senator Robert J Mellow announced today he will not seek re-election. Press release issued from Senator Robert J. Mellow's Office: Harrisburg-- Senator Robert J. Mellow, the Pennsylvania State Senates longest-serving member and its highest-ranking Democrat, announced today that he will not seek re-election. With a lengthy record of public service, ...
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Murtha's death sets stage for marquee House race
Democrats have long dominated the late Rep. John Murtha's district in western Pennsylvania, but Republicans have made inroads in recent years that could help them win back the seat -- and some longtime Murtha supporters say they're open to voting for a GOP candidate.
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Rendell's 2010-11 Budget Address Text
Text of Gov. Ed Rendell's budget address for 2010-2011, as prepared for delivery Wednesday: ___ Good morning.
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Gov. Ed Rendell's Pennsylvania budget proposal includes extending state sales tax
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell is unveiling his fiscal year 2010-11 budget this morning during an address to a joint session of the General Assembly in the Pennsylvania House Chamber.
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Storm continues causing problems; more snow in forecast
Tens of thousands of people were still without power across Pennsylvania on Monday as yet another winter storm bore down on the snow-weary region.
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New storm coming as Mid-Atlantic dig out
Thousands of snowbound U.S. residents began digging out Sunday as Maryland and Virginia officials warned many may not be able to make it to work Monday.
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Blizzard buries East in a blanket of white
Mid-Atlantic residents were buried Saturday by a blizzard the president jokingly called "Snowmageddon," and those brave enough tried to clear a path through the wet, heavy mounds of thigh-high snow.
John Murtha dies at 77; Pennsylvania Democrat forcefully opposed Iraq war in Congress
Reporting from Washington - John Murtha, the Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania and decorated former Marine whose fierce opposition to the Iraq war helped catalyze public sentiment against the conflict, died Monday.
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Wintry weather drives up energy prices
Energy prices climbed Monday as another winter storm was expected to dump even more snow on the East Coast.
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34 recovering from carbon monoxide at Pa. church
Thirty-four people are recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning apparently caused by a blocked chimney in a northwestern Pennsylvania church.
Pennsylvanians dig out after monster storm
Pennsylvania residents spent Sunday digging out from a monster storm that brought as much as 31 inches of snow to the state Saturday as authorities in the western part of the state tried to restore power to tens of thousands of customers and investigated three deaths possibly related to the weather.
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Rendell to push for school aid, tax.....
When Ed Rendell delivers his annual budget speech for the last time Tuesday, the governor known for bringing a kitchen-sink full of priorities is expected to outline a narrower set of goals.
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It's 'Snowmageddon'! Historic Storm Sweeps US
Americans are braced for freezing temperatures and more snow after "historic" snowfalls dumped half a metre of the white stuff on the east coast.
Ranger Wolf: predators pushed as park stewards
With ballooning elk and deer populations eating up greenery and altering ecosystems at national parks across the country, a group of researchers is suggesting an unusual solution: introduce small packs of gray wolves to curb the expanding herds.
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Pennsylvania's Democratic State Committee endorses Specter
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter picked up the endorsement of Pennsylvania's Democratic State Committee on Saturday, a political prize that should bolster his campaign for a sixth term in a party that he joined less than a year ago.
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Onorato, Corbett draw cash from diverse interests
When it comes to the cash that fuels gubernatorial campaigns, Democrat Dan Onorato and Republican Tom Corbett are cruising into the height of primary season with full tanks.
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Gov. Ed Rendell declared a disaster emergency in Pennsylvania as a winter storm brought heavy snow and gusty winds that cut off power to tens of thousands and forced road closures.
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Governor Rendell Declares Disaster Emergency in Pennsylvania
Governor Edward G. Rendell has declared a statewide disaster emergency to enable state, county and municipal governments to respond effectively to the snow storm that has blanketed much of the state.
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Deadly Storm: US Blanketed In 'Snowmageddon'
The east coast of America is being hammered by the worst snow storm the area has seen in 90 years.
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Storm has Mid-Atlantic scrambling
Stores ran low on milk, bread and snow shovels and federal workers were sent home early Friday as the second major snow storm in less than two months bore down on a winter-weary Mid-Atlantic. Up to 28 inches of heavy, wet snow accompanied by powerful winds were forecast in Washington, Baltimore and surroundings.
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