Pat Toomey: 'Ban all earmarks'
	Wednesday, February 08, 2012
	U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican, wants to "ban all earmarks" from both chambers of Congress. The Pennsylvania senator introduced a bipartisan bill...

	Rep. DeWeese guilty on 5 of 6 counts
	State Representative H. William DeWeese, one of Pennsylvania's longest-serving and most influential lawmakers, was found guilty on Monday of theft and criminal conspiracy stemming from his use of state employees to campaign for him for...

	Gov. Tom Corbett joins Punxsutawney Phil
	Governor Tom Corbett today kicked off Groundhog Day festivities, highlighting Pennsylvania's unique tourism assets – including the annual Groundhog Day celebration – that attract millions of visitors to the Keystone State every year. "What started...

	Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick on the State of the Union Address
	Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “I join the President this evening in his call for cooperation and pursuit of common sense solutions to...

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 Pat Toomey: 'Ban all earmarks' U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican, wants to "ban all earmarks" from both chambers of Congress. The Pennsylvania senator introduced a bipartisan bill in November co-sponsored with Sen. Claire... Thursday, February 02, 2012 Gov. Tom Corbett joins Punxsutawney Phil Governor Tom Corbett today kicked off Groundhog Day festivities, highlighting Pennsylvania's unique tourism assets – including the annual Groundhog Day celebration – that attract millions of visitors to the Keystone... Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick on the State of the Union Address Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “I join the President this evening in his call for cooperation and pursuit... Monday, January 23, 2012 Tom Corbett orders flags to fly at half staff for Joe Paterno Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett ordered all Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities statewide to fly at half staff in honor of the memory of Penn State... Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Obama calls on Republicans to pass payroll tax cut extension President Obama on Wednesday called on Republican lawmakers to support passage of an extension of a payroll tax cut, warning that a failure to pass an extension could result in... Friday, November 18, 2011 Pat Toomey is key to debt supercommittee compromise Pennsylvania senator Pat Toomey has become the key negotiator for the debt supercommittee, POLITICO reports. Toomey, a tea party favorite, drafted a $1.5 trillion plan that would extend... Monday, October 17, 2011 Occupy Wall Street: Pat Toomey: Protest will not last long Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senator Pat Toomey said Monday that he does not expect the Occupy Wall Street protest to last long. “I’m not sure this movement is going... Monday, September 19, 2011 Tom Corbett: Time for Pennsylvania to change electoral vote Pennsylvania Republican governor Tom Corbett expressed support for a controversial proposal to change how the state allocates its electoral votes, a move that could hold major ramifications for the 2012... Sunday, September 11, 2011 Bush, Clinton speak in Shanksville, Pennsylvania Former President George W. Bush joined former President Bill Clinton Saturday, speaking in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the site of where passengers of Flight 93 wrestled control from hijackers, crashing the... Monday, June 06, 2011 Rick Santorum kicks off 2012 bid Former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Rick Santorum kicked off his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential election, announcing his plans in his home state of Pennsylvania. "They understand that... Thursday, April 28, 2011 Poll shows Pennsylvania divided over Gov. Tom Corbett A new poll out of Pennsylvania shows voters are divided over Republican governor Tom Corbett. A new Quinnipiac University poll finds 39 percent of the state's voters approve... Monday, January 31, 2011 Sen. Pat Toomey: Pay China first, Social Security second It seems Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Pat Toomey is considering a vote against raising the debt ceiling. "I intend to introduce legislation that would require the Treasury to make interest...

Monday, February 06, 2012 Rep. DeWeese guilty on 5 of 6 counts State Representative H. William DeWeese, one of Pennsylvania's longest-serving and most influential lawmakers, was found guilty on Monday of theft and criminal conspiracy stemming from his use of state employees... Sunday, January 22, 2012 Bob Casey on Joe Paterno's death: His career is 'unrivaled' Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and several other Pennsylvania lawmakers, commented on the death of college coaching legend Joe Paterno Sunday. Mr. Paterno died at Mount Nittany Medical Center at the... Sunday, January 22, 2012 Tom Corbett: Joe Paterno's 'place in our state's history is secure' Following ex-Pennsylvania State University coach Joe Paterno's death, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett said Sunday that "his place in our state's history is secure." According to USA Today, Mr. Paterno passed... Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Rep. Jim Gerlach votes to continue working on a full year of middle class tax relief Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6th District) voted Tuesday to require Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to come back to work and give 160 million American workers a full one-year payroll tax... Friday, December 09, 2011 Poll: Corbett job approval not affected by Penn State scandal According to a Quinnipiac poll released Friday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's job approval rating among Pennsylvania residents remains largely unaffected by the Penn State sex abuse scandal. The... Monday, December 05, 2011 Pat Toomey emerges as potential Republican vice president candidate Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Penn.) has recently joined the short list of likely vice presidential candidates for the Republican party in 2012. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio.) have... Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Poll: Bob Casey leads Republican rivals in Pennsylvania A PPP poll released Monday showed Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in the lead for the 2012 Pennsylvania Senate race over his GOP rivals. The poll showed Casey holding... Monday, November 14, 2011 Gov. Tom Corbett reacts to Penn State sex scandal Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett appeared on Fox News Sunday, voicing his opinions about the Penn State University child sex abuse scandal involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, who was released... Friday, August 26, 2011 Hurricane Irene update: Tom Corbett declares state of emergency Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett declared a statewide disaster emergency Friday, enabling the state, county and municipal governments to respond effectively to the impact of Hurricane Irene, which is expected to... Tuesday, August 09, 2011 Mayor Michael Nutter Issues Curfew to Curb Flash-Mobs Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has announced a curfew for specific areas of Philadelphia on Fridays and Saturdays in order to curb the recent spread of dangerous flash-mobs in... Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Pat Toomey: We will not raise the debt ceiling Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Pat Toomey said Tuesday that Republican lawmakers risk not raising the nation's debt ceiling by August 2, risking a default. "At this late stage in... Tuesday, July 05, 2011 Sen. Jim DeMint slams Arlen Specter in recent book In his newly released book, South Carolina U.S. Senator Jim DeMint is settling political scores with old rivals, including former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Arlen Spector "He barely made eye... Wednesday, April 13, 2011 President Obama's approval ratings spell trouble in Pennsylvania The latest poll out of Pennsylvania spells may signal trouble for the Obama 2012 campaign. According to the latest Public Policy Polling, Pennsylvania's looking like it could be... Friday, April 01, 2011 Sen. Pat Toomey continues push for balanced budget Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Pat Toomey continues his push for a balanced budget, pushing Democrats to adopt a measure aimed at cutting nearly $70 billion from the federal budget. ... Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Sen. Pat Toomey on debt ceiling: Not going to raise it Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Pat Toomey said Monday that he will not vote in favor of raising the national debt ceiling, a move that could increase pressure on congressional Democrats and...