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Peters bill helps veterans line up work
Troubles recently discharged veterans experience joining the civilian workforce has congressmembers proposing their own way to guarantee veterans with skills get the credit they deserve.
Keegan Gibson: Tom Corbett Used to Have One Puerto Rican Guy in His Cabinet, So There
LMAO Keegan come on son where are any other Latino cabinet heads? Corbett has been dinged before, and not just by Democrats, for having an overwhelmingly white male Cabinet, and the whole reason this blew up is because Corbett rather bluntly told the truth.
Corbett to write column for Philly.com
The New Voices of Philly.com include a gay leader, a stoner, a sexologist, a libertarian-leaning Realtor - even the legendary Flyers goalie Bernie Parent, dispensing advice on relationships.
Emilya s List Endorses Allyson Schwartz for Governor of Pennsylvania
Emily's List is backing Rep. Allyson Schwartz in her bid for governor of Pennsylvania, making their first endorsement of the 2014 gubernatorial cycle.
A legendary lady: Annamarie Feeney, a longtime congressional aide, handles a variety of veterans issues.
Tony nominee Holland Taylor on theater, politics & being Ann Richards
When Philadelphia native Holland Taylor steps onto stage in Ann , she's isn't just acting the part of Ann Richards, late, great governor of Texas and crackerjack orator; she channels her.
Corbett says Latino comment taken out of context
Gov. Tom Corbett defended a comment he made last week that he had no Latinos on his staff, saying Wednesday that it had been taken out of context to hurt him politically.
Montco's Shapiro laying groundwork for statewide run
Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County commissioners and a rising Democratic star, will bypass 2014 races for governor and Congress already congested with ambitious pols and instead launch his own political action committee to try to influence campaigns and issues around the state.
DECLARED Democratic candidate for Governor, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, greets supporters at Jefferson-Jackson dinner in S. Phila.
Shorter Schwartz to Sestak: "So Pumped You're Not Running for #PAGov"
Obviously I don't think it's anything sinister from Rep. Schwartz - but she clearly has no problem with sharing the fact that she is pumped about Admiral Sestak focusing his efforts on a rematch with Toomey in 2016.
Allyson Schwartz: Too extreme for Pennsylvania
In March, Politico's Maggie Haberman speculated that the upcoming gubernatorial race between Pennsylvania Republican Governor Tom Corbett and his likely Democratic challenger, U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz, may be the next front in the so-called "war on women." Haberman noted, however, that Schwartz won't be sounding the charge herself.
Sestak announces early Senate campaign, solidifies Democratic gubermatorial field: analysis
In an unexpected announcement that essentially sets the Democratic field for the 2014 governor's race, former U.S. Rep.
Pa. Dems line up vs. hobbled Corbett
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett may be the most vulnerable incumbent governor in the country - and Keystone State Democrats are lining up to challenge him.
Jungle Primary Angst for California Democratic Consultants
The fallout in the consulting world from two obscure local races continues to reverberate in the Golden State political world.
5 questions about the IRS scandal - Ohio GOP wants to ramp up...
FIVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IRS SCANDAL. A classic Washington scandal is unfolding - complete with accusations of lies, abuse of power and questions about cover-ups. To add to the intrigue, it involves one of the most hated government agencies: the Internal Revenue Service.
Why are Pennsylvania women hard to find in politics?
You can't help but notice it if you attend a House committee hearing, a news conference in the Capitol, or watch senators in session debating a bill: There's not a lot of women around here.
Chelsea Clinton's mother-in-law moving closer to bid to return to Congress
Former Rep. Marjorie Margolies , Chelsea Clinton's mother-in-law, is moving closer to a bid to return to Congress after nearly 20 years out of office.
City controller race heats up with TV ad
A group of 19 politically active people, calling themselves an "ad hoc group of Philadelphia progressives," demanded yesterday that Mandel withdraw his "misleading TV commercial." On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called Mandel's commercial a "distortion" of the record of City Controller Alan Butkovitz , who is seeking a third ... (more)
Well, if you were hoping for an epic primary showdown between vulnerable incumbent Governor Tom Corbett and Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Caster , I have some bad news for you: Bruce Castor, a Montgomery County commissioner, said Tuesday that he decided not to challenge Corbett in the 2014 Republican primary after announcing in December that ... (more)
Pols on the Street: Canuso Retires As City Gop Chair
CHAIRMAN Vito Canuso introduces GOP candidates Dan Alvarez for DA and Terry Tracy for City Controller to Cannstatter crowd as Republican Counsel Michael Meehan looks on.