REP. BILL KORTZ WITHDRAWS FROM U.S. SENATE RACE

January 14, 2010 at 11:36 am

By KORTZ FOR SENATE

Thursday, January 14, 2010 – State Representative Bill Kortz, D – Dravosburg, announced today that
after careful consideration and consultation with his family and close advisors, he has decided to withdraw his name from consideration for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania for the 2010 democratic primary.

The Representative stated: “Unfortunately, I have not been able to secure the necessary funding to run a competitive race and get my message out…

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Sen. Arlen Specter Accepts PAB’s Offer for Statewide Televised Primary Debate

January 14, 2010 at 11:23 am

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Harrisburg — Senator Arlen Specter today accepted an offer from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) to host a debate among Democratic Senate candidates.

“I look forward to a lively exchange with my opponents,” said Specter.

PAB’s sponsorship assures the widest possible coverage and exposure for the debate, set for 7pm Saturday May 1st, at the WTXF (Fox) TV studio in Philadelphia. John Baer, columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News,…

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Kanjorski Strongly Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary to Reject I-80 Tolling Application

January 14, 2010 at 11:07 am

By THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN PAUL KANJORSKI (D-11)

WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) sent a strong letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood where the Congressman expressed his deep concerns about the potential for tolling on I-80 and requested that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reject the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s (PTC) application to place tolls on I-80.  Congressman Kanjorski has continued to vocally pressure Secretary LaHood to…

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LENTZ RENEWS CALL FOR REFORM AND CHALLENGES MEEHAN TO BREAK HIS SILENCE

January 14, 2010 at 11:02 am

By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS

Media, Pa – Today State Representative Bryan Lentz released the following statement regarding his reform legislation that would limit elected officials to holding one office at a time. Recent controversy surrounding State Representative Mario Civera’s failure to honor his commitment to step-down from the legislature after being elected to the Delaware County Council has highlighted the need for the legislation, which is aimed at eliminating the potential for corruption, saving the…

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Scranton Federation of Teachers Endorses Senator Arlen Specter

January 14, 2010 at 12:13 am

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Scranton – The Scranton chapter of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) voted to endorse Senator Arlen Specter.

The 900-member Scranton Federation of Teachers represents teachers and health care professionals in the city.

“We are proud to stand with Sen. Specter because he has stood with us to improve public education in Pennsylvania,” said Rosemary Boland, President of the Scranton Federation of Teachers. “We are excited to endorse his re-election.”…

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Sestak Gains Support of Philadelphia Building Trades Council Union

January 13, 2010 at 6:28 pm

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

MEDIA, PA – Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Local Union 1 President John Phillips called Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak today to express his dismay regarding the announcement about Senator Specter by the Philadelphia Building Trades Council, of which John’s union is a member. John voiced his strong opposition to and surprise by any attempt to support Specter, saying he found out just yesterday about today’s event put on…

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Hufford wants to bring independents back to Republican Party

January 13, 2010 at 5:26 pm

By HUFFORD FOR CONGRESS

Republican candidate Walt Hufford (R-Chester County, PA) wants to bring
Republican-leaning independents back to the Republican Party.

“As a Party, we need to get back-to-basics by focusing on fiscal
conservatism,” Hufford said. “Over the last decade, the national Party lost
direction and focus. The consequence of that behavior contributed to the loss of
good Republicans from our ranks. Nationally, the percentage of people who
identify themselves…

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Sestak Responds to Specter’s Refusal to Debate in Each Media Market

January 13, 2010 at 4:17 pm

By SESTAK FOR SENATE

MEDIA, PA – U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak released the following statement regarding Arlen Specter’s refusal to participate in a debate in each of Pennsylvania’s major regions:

“I have proposed a series of debates with Arlen Specter to allow as many Pennsylvanians as possible the opportunity to learn more about the clear differences in our positions. Specter’s campaign has suggested he will participate in only one public discussion.

“I understand…

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Philadelphia Building Trades Unanimously Endorses Senator Arlen Specter

January 13, 2010 at 3:04 pm

By ARLEN SPECTER FOR SENATE

Today in front of an overflowing crowd of more than 200 supporters, the 77,000 member strong Philadelphia Building Trades Council unanimously endorsed Sen. Arlen Specter for re-election during a rally at the Sprinklerfitters Union Hall in northeast Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Building Trades President Pat Gillespie called Senator Specter a “seasoned veteran,” and praised Specter’s career-long fight to create jobs, protect workers’ safety, raise the minimum wage, and rebuild Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. “This…

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Gubernatorial candidates to gather at education forum

January 13, 2010 at 2:29 pm

The seven major candidates for governor will come together for the first time Saturday morning, when they descend on Camp Hill for a conference of the state’s largest teachers and school employees union.

The Pennsylvania State Education Association is hosting all seven candidates at a forum at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center.

The forum, to be moderating by John Baer of The Philadelphia Daily News, will be streamed live on Full Story

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