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20 hrs ago | TMZ.com

Politician: Loophole Saves Me from Mohawk Bet

Like any crafty politician, Congressman Robert Brady has found a way to flip-flop on an important issue ... and we're talking about the Mohawk Challenge between Brady and Congressman John Hall over who would win the World Series.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Tue Nov 10, 2009

ABC News

Transit Strike Over, Service Resumes

What to do with strike-week TransPasses? Updated at 03:58 PM today Story Media Top Stories PHILADELPHIA - November 9, 2009 -- Now that the SEPTA strike is over, many people are wondering what to do with the TransPasses they bought to use during the week of the strike.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Tony Phyrillas

When in doubt, vote the incumbent out

In case you're wondering which Pennsylvania members of Congress supported the Pelosi Health Care Bill, which will raise taxes and put your family's current health care coverage at risk, see the list below.

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Related Topix: Paul Kanjorski, Representative Kathleen "Kathy" Dahlkemper, US Politics, Representative Joe Sestak, Allyson Schwartz, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Chaka Fattah

NPR

Six-Day Transit Strike Ends In Philadelphia

Trolleys, subways and buses were running again Monday and riders were trickling back to the city's transit system after an early-morning contract agreement ended a crippling six-day strike.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Ed Rendell, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Kansas City Star

Philly transit union says pact reports 'premature'

A national spokesman for the Philadelphia transit system's largest union says reports of a tentative agreement were "premature" and the negotiations aimed at ending a five-day strike continue.Transport Workers Union Local 234 spokesman Jamie Horwitz says progress is being made and a counteroffer is being made to the Southeastern Pennsylvania ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Transportation, Railroads

Thu Nov 05, 2009

OpenSecrets.org

Capital Eye Opener: Thursday, November 5

STAR: The National Wildlife Federation has released a limited-edition trading card but these bad boys won't have your favorite grand slam baseball player on them.

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Related Topix: Oil & Gas, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Philly.com

Rendell: SEPTA union turned down "sensational" deal

Gov. Rendell today chastised union leaders for calling a strike against SEPTA, saying they turned down a "sensational" contract in tough economic times.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Chaka Fattah, Philadelphia, PA

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Philly.com News

Strike averted as SEPTA, unions keep negotiating

Gov. Rendell Saturday ordered negotiators for SEPTA and its largest union to remain at the bargaining table and keep the city's buses, subways and trolleys running, averting the threat of a strike during the World Series.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Grand jury probes turnpike operations

A statewide grand jury sitting in Pittsburgh has heard from a number of former turnpike employees, including its former second-in-command, as part of a probe into allegations of corruption, according to several sources close to the probe.

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Allentown Metro, Allentown, PA, Harrisburg Metro

Thu Oct 29, 2009

TMZ.com

Congressman -- I'll Bet My Hair on the Phillies

Posted Oct 28th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff With tonight's game just hours away, Congressman Robert Brady is looking to make a last minute bet in tonight's Yankees vs.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Houstonian

Time to clean house

Protesting for change. Due to a nationwide movement by colleges from Democrat chapters, SHSU's Bearkat Democrats marched on Congressman Brday in an effort to demand that Bush policies be cleaned up Thursday, Oct.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Democrat, Kevin Brady, Republican

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Freshnews

Pew Applauds Congress for Including Military and Overseas Voting...

Today, Congress enacted the National Defense Authorization Act which includes provisions that will resolve several key voting problems for American military service members and citizens overseas.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Charles Schumer, US Senate, Democrat, Republican, Robert Bennett, Charitable Organizations, US House of Representatives, Susan Davis

Thu Oct 15, 2009

The Journal of Commerce Online

Port of Philadelphia Handles Sizable Military Cargo in October,...

Philadelphia, PA, October 14, 2009- This past weekend and continuing into this week, the Port of Philadelphia is handling its second shipment of important military cargo in 45 days, again demonstrating the agility of its two largest terminals, said John H. Estey, Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority .

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, US Politics, US News, Arlen Specter, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Prison, Pennsylvania, US National Guard, US Military

Tue Oct 13, 2009

PilotOnline.com

Taxpayers foot bill for missing items

About once a month, Rep. Robert Brady gets a special request from a fellow lawmaker.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Republican, Jeff Flake

Tue Oct 06, 2009

Anna Melissa Tribune

Denison city council approves removal of clock tower

The City Council elected Monday to remove the old Denison High School clock tower from its current location.

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Related Topix: Sherman Metro, Denison, TX, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Grayson County, TX

Mon Sep 28, 2009

Daily Kos

This Week in Congress

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: First Vote of the Week... Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Last Vote Predicted... Thursday p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 On Monday, the House will not be in session.

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Related Topix: US News, Prison, George Miller, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Bart Stupak, Republican, Todd Russell Platts

Tue Sep 22, 2009

Philly.com News

Pelosi in Philly: Keep the public option

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visits Jefferson Hospital at 9th and Walnut streets, with US Reps Allyson Schwartz, Robert Brady and Chaka Fattah.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Allyson Schwartz, Chaka Fattah, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

Tue Aug 25, 2009

MySanAntonio.com

Politico: Some Dems avoid town halls

A striking number of congressional Democrats have steered clear of hosting formal town hall events at home during the August recess in the wake of disruptive, sometimes angry protests over the party's health care reform plans.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Kathleen "Kathy" Dahlkemper, Arlen Specter, US Senate, Republican, Claire McCaskill, Senator Michael Bennet

The Journal of Commerce Online

Military Cargo to Return to Philadelphia

After a two-year hiatus, vessels carrying military equipment are expected to call the Port of Philadelphia's Packer Avenue multi-purpose terminal beginning in September.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Department of Defense, US News, US Military, Fort Drum, US Army, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Prison, US National Guard

Tue Aug 04, 2009

Evening Sun

Pa. AG upset with ex-editor's penalty in sex sting

The lawyer a for former sports editor in western Pennsylvania who got probation for a sex-sting conviction says prosecutors are engaging in improper judge-shopping. Robert Brady represents Thomas Rose, who was charged in 2005 after chatting online with a police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Westmoreland County, PA

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