Jim Gerlach News

Rep. Chris Carney, D-Dimock Township, introduced a bi-partisan bill Thursday that would reduce corporate taxes and extend tax credit to manufacturers.

A week after staff members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency visited residents' homes in Chester County that are being affected by the Transco natural gas pipeline expansion project, Transco asked the ...

A week after staff members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency visited residents' homes in Chester County that are being affected by the Transco natural gas pipeline expansion project, Transco asked the ...

Former Sen. Phil Gramm , now an economic advisor to John McCain's presidential campaign, has shut down his leadership PAC, according to disclosure records filed with the Federal Election Committee.

The Democratic Party is worried about holding on to its 2006 Congressional gains -- at least in Pennsylvania.

Also: Allyson Schwartz , and Joe Sestak in suburban Philadelphia, Paul Kanjorski , Tim Holden whose district includes Harrisburg, the state capital, and from Western Pennsylvania: Mike Doyle , and John Murtha ...

Jim Gerlach is the U.S. Rep from the 6th District and is up for re-election this fall.

House Republican Leader John Boehner received an earful from his Ohio constituents on gas prices this week, a likely preview of what all members of Congress can expect to hear back home during the upcoming ...

After three straight cycles of close contests, Rep. Jim Gerlach is in an unprecedented position to easily hold on to his southeastern Pennsylvania seat, according to a poll released by his campaign last week.

Maybe it's time to give Rep. Jim Gerlach his due. A survivor of near-death political experiences in the last two elections, the Republican from Chester County certainly has proved he can take a punch.

A local congressman is climbing aboard a colleague's proposal to press for high-speed passenger rail service in the northeast corridor.

"I'm sorry ... so sorry ... please accept my apology." If Brenda Lee could ride ride those words to the top of the charts, why did it take Bob Roggio, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 6th ...

Posted by BRETT LIEBERMAN, Of The Patriot-News May 21, 2008 06:26AM Moderate Republicans including Sen.

“Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day”

Now this is weird. This is from the Washington Post: It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. via 2 Political Junkies

During the last round of redistricting they took Scranton out of the 10 th Congressional District adding it to the 11 th and split Luzerne County in half putting the back mountain in the 10 th . via Gort42

I'm standing on gritty Hector Street in Conshohocken, between Righter and Walnut, across from Totaro's Tavern, home to some primo pasta dishes. via Philly.com

“You get a sense that the legislature is voting on things that don't matter to us”

Republican Guy Ciarrocchi officially kicked off his campaign for the 157th District state House seat over the weekend, telling supporters he wants to lower state business taxes, preserve open spaces and bring ... via Tony Phyrillas

“It's another important factor working in his favor”

An historic spike in Democratic voter registrations in Pennsylvania could help Barack Obama cut into Hillary Clinton's vote in Tuesday's primary, robbing her of the big victory margin she needs to justify ... via Free Republic

“We're going to explore all funding opportunities”

Brandywine Hospital has a full-time neurosurgeon on staff for the first time since it closed its trauma center in 2002 in what may be a precursor to resuming trauma care in Chester County. via Philadelphia Business Journal

“We still have three good options, all of them more doable than the original choice”

As Ardmores revitalization project struggles to regain momentum after its first-choice developer quit two weeks ago, a $5.8 million government grant could be lost unless progress is soon made. via Philly.com