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5 hrs ago | The New York Times

Sunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 7, 2009

On ABC's "This Week," George Stephanopoulos lets the two party leaders go toe-to-toe. It's Gov.

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Related Topix: US News, US Governors, Tim Kaine, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Pence, Haley Barbour

13 hrs ago | MyFoxPhilly

Union, SEPTA Talks Start Again

Philadelphia's striking transit union says it will have no updates on the contract negotiations until Friday morning.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Philadelphia, PA

22 hrs ago | The Citizens' Voice

Attorneys may serve as judges in civil cases

Luzerne County judges plan to deputize dozens of local attorneys and appoint them as de facto judges handling a glut of civil cases that have languished as the court struggles with vacancies on the bench and a growing criminal caseload.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Luzerne County, PA, US Governors, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Scranton Metro

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Evening Sun

Pa. flags fly at half-staff for Fort Hood victims

Gov. Ed Rendell has ordered that U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff at all state government facilities as a tribute to the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, US Governors, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX

KYW-AM Philadelphia

Union Leaders Meet with Gov. Rendell

On day three of the SEPTA transit strike, there were signs of possible progress toward a settlement as a meeting was scheduled between leaders of the Transport Workers Union and Governor Ed Rendell.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Las Vegas Sun

Striking transit union to meet with Pa. governor

A union representing more than 5,000 Philadelphia transit workers is scheduled to meet with Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Train Disaster

Philly.com News

Republicans have reason to crow about Tuesday

Was it only a year ago that, on the day after an election, Republican State Chairman Robert A. Gleason Jr.

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Related Topix: US News, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US Governors

Star-Gazette.COM

Gambling stalemate in Pennsylvania could raise tuition bills

An entrenched stalemate in the Capitol may mean students at major Pennsylvania universities will soon see higher second-semester tuition bills.

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Related Topix: Pennsylvania, US Governors, University of Pittsburgh, Games, Poker, US News

Wed Nov 04, 2009

CourierPostOnline

SEPTA talks to resume today

Negotiators for Philadelphia's transit agency and its largest union postponed a scheduled Sunday evening meeting and now plan to meet at 10 this morning at Gov.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA Metro, US Governors, US Politics, Robert Brady, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Transportation, Railroads

Times Leader

Doherty victorious in bid for a third term

Janet Evans and running mates Pat Rogan and Frank Joyce win council seats. SCRANTON Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty has secured a third term as mayor of Scranton, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's general election.

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Related Topix: Scranton, AR, US News, US Governors

Philly.com News

Voters sit out in force, giving reasons aplenty

Pat Hogan didn't plan to vote yesterday, but if he did, he knew just whom he'd vote for.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US Governors, Plymouth Meeting, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Newtown Square, PA, Temple University

Tue Nov 03, 2009

San Francisco Chronicle

Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike

The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to get to work.

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Related Topix: Transportation, Railroads, US Governors, Upper Darby, PA

Mon Nov 02, 2009

KYW-AM Philadelphia

Septa Contract Talks Continue

KYW Newsradio Team Coverage Negotiators for Septa and it's largest labor union were scheduled to be back at the table at 10am on Monday in hopes of ironing out a deal.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Philadelphia, PA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Tony Phyrillas

Gov. Rendell Signs 99th Death Warrant

Gov. Ed Rendell signed two more death warrants this week, bringing the number signed during his tenure as governor to 99.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government

Sat Oct 31, 2009

WABC 7

Philly transit won't strike during World Series

A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority bus passes Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Transportation, Railroads, Philadelphia, PA, US Governors

Sharon Herald

Commitment to early childhood intervention is clear locally

Pennsylvania made a promise to our children and we are keeping it. The promise is to work together so all children can be safe, healthy, eager to learn, and ready to succeed in school.

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Related Topix: Pennsylvania, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Mercer County, PA, US Governors, Hermitage, PA

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Dailyitem.com

Attorney General demands turnpike documents

Associated Press HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said Friday it was cooperating with a demand for documents by state prosecutors, but the subject of the investigation was not clear.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Thu Oct 29, 2009

York Dispatch

Governor signs death warrant in York County murder case

Small...expected to be put to death Dec. 16. A former Hanover man who killed a 17-year-old girl in a remote wooded area of West Manheim Township in 1981 could be put to death before Christmas.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, York County, PA, Hanover, PA, US Governors, Life, Holidays, Christmas

The Morning Call

Governor says SteelStacks will improve Valley's cultural life

Artist's rendering of the ArtsQuest Performing Arts Center earmarked for SteelStacks.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Arts, Cinema

Washington Post - The Fix

Fix Poll: Rick Perry wins

Rank Race Change 1 LA-02 Republican None 2 LA-03 Democrat Up 3 NY-23 Republican Up 4 NM-02 Democrat Up 5 IL-10 Republican Down 6 AL-02 Democrat Up 7 MD-01 Democrat Down 8 PA-06 Republican Down 9 CO-04 Democrat Up 10 PA-07 Democrat Up What Will VA and NJ Mean? Given the dynamics in each race, Republicans have the better chance of pulling off a sweep ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rick Perry, US Governors, Texas Government, Texas, Charlie Crist

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