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Arlen Specter Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Arlen Specter.

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  1. Specter here today to discuss cancer clusterRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Standard Speaker

    U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter will meet with community members and officials who have dealt with the blood cancer cluster in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

  2. In brief: Colonial classes cancelled todayRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Commercial Appeal

    ... with First Amendment protections honored in American courts. James Park, a Cohen legal staffer, said that Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., who has a foreign libel judgments bill different from Cohen's, blocked efforts by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to ...

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  3. Peterson says 12 years in Congress were a for the folksa

    Yesterday | Centre Daily Times

    ... definitely be missed because he had a lot of seniority, and there's no way to get that in a hurry," said Sen. Arlen Specter, a Republican who worked with Peterson on the mine money. In Centre County, Penn State benefited greatly from Peterson's ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, John Peterson, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Senate, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain, Centre County, PA

  4. Senators Specter and Casey Announce Final Approval of Southeastern Pennsylvania Defense ProjectsRead the original story

    Saturday | Media Newswire

    U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced today that the full U.S. Congress and the President have approved federal funding for several defense-related projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania as ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Robert Casey, Democrat, Pennsylvania, US Military, US Navy, Philadelphia, PA, Delaware County, PA

  5. Financial Bailout Bill: How Did W. Pa. Politicians Vote?

    Friday Oct 3 | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

    ... first approved by the Senate on Wednesday. "Yes" votes were cast by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa. 1 comment

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  6. Pennsylvania's senior senator to hold Town Hall meetings at Penn StateRead the original story

    Saturday Sep 20 | Penn State Live

    Pennsylvania's senior senator to hold Town Hall meetings at Penn State Friday, October 3, 2008 U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter will hold a series of Town Hall meetings across the state this month during the U.S. Senate's fall recess and three of them are ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Pennsylvania, Penn State Schuylkill

  7. Erie PA News and Events for Thursday, October 2, 2008Read the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | Erie Blogs

    ... a bit easier today, we imagine. One share of Berkshire Hathaway stock costs $137,000 . Seriously. U.S. Senator Arlen Specter will hold a town hall meeting at Allegheny College on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 10:45 a.m. in the Tippie Alumni Center. ...

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  8. Plan has legislators' voice mails fullRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | PhillyBurbs.com

    ... mailbox was full Wednesday morning in his Philadelphia office and a message could not be left. Republican Sen. Arlen Specter's telephone line was busy at his Philadelphia office as well. The Courier Times phoned Specter's office, only to get a busy ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Robert Casey, Democrat, Philadelphia, PA

  9. Economic plan raises questions

    Thursday Oct 2 | Collegian.psu.edu

    ... Pennsylvania and throughout the country, the recession has been part of their lives for many months now." Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., also released a statement indicating he would "reluctantly support" the bill. "I know that it is politically ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate, Republican, Barack Obama, John McCain

  10. See All of Today's StoriesRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | Easton Express-Times

    Pennsylvania Sens. Arlen Specter and Bob Casey Jr. and New Jersey Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenbeg All four senators from New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Wednesday night voted in favor of the $700 ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government, Robert Menendez, New Jersey, US House of Representatives, Democrat, New Jersey Government

  11. New Jersey, Pennsylvania senators follow presidential candidates lead, support bailout plan

    Thursday Oct 2 | Easton Express-Times

    Pennsylvania Sens. Arlen Specter and Bob Casey Jr. and New Jersey Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenbeg All four senators from New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Wednesday night voted in favor of the $700 ...

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    Related Topix: Robert Menendez, US Politics, US News, New Jersey, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government, New Jersey Government

  12. Senate passes intellectual property bill

    Thursday Oct 2 | Motor Age

    ... bill, which was introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., ranking member, was also passed by the House of Representatives and has been sent to the White House for the ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Patrick Leahy, US Senate, Democrat, Republican

  13. Senate OKs financial rescue plan

    Thursday Oct 2 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... this," said Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., a member of the Senate Banking Committee. He voted for the bill as did Sen. Arlen Specter, a Republican and Pennsylvania's senior senator. "Listen -- we're elected to solve problems. We're going to dig in and get ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tim Murphy, Home, Mortgage, Mortgage, Personal Finance, US Senate

  14. Casey, Specter Vote To Pass Rescue Bill In Senate

    Wednesday Oct 1 | ThePittsburghChannel.com

    ... "no" were 9 Democrats, 15 Republicans and 1 independent. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, voted yes, and Sen. Arlen Specter, a Republican also voted yes. A bailout for the financial industry has cleared the Senate and backers hope to push it through the ...

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    Related Topix: US Senate, Republican, US Politics, US News

  15. Pa. senators say they'll vote for bailoutRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | Luminary

    ... they plan to vote in favor of a $700 billion plan aimed at rescuing the ailing financial industry. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said he knows the vote will be politically unpopular, but he is afraid of the severe risk of an economic downturn if the ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government

  16. Senate Passes Financial Bailout BillRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | WFMZ-TV Allentown

    The Senate has approved a proposed 700 billion dollar bailout. The measure passed by a vote of 74 to 25.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate, Republican, Robert Casey, Democrat, Pennsylvania

  17. Specter Says He'll Vote for BailoutRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | WHTM

    Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter says he plans to vote in favor of a $700 billion plan aimed at rescuing the ailing financial industry.

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    Related Topix: US Senate, Republican, US Politics, US News

  18. Congress passes Intellectual Property Enforcement LegislationRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | Automotive Body Repair News

    ... Bill 3325, introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., ranking member. S.B. 3325 was also passed by the House of Representatives and has been sent to the White House for the ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Patrick Leahy, US Senate, Democrat, Republican

  19. Biden backer SimmonsCooper gives $196,050

    Monday Sep 29 | St. Louis Business Journal

    ... created a $140 billion trust fund to compensate asbestos victims and keep lawsuits out of court. Sponsors Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) pushed the bill, saying it would end frivolous lawsuits against companies. Biden ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Joe Biden, US Senate, Republican

  20. Platts votes down billRead the original story

    Tuesday Sep 30 | InYork

    ... Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202- 224-6324; Fax: 202- 228-0604 casey.senate.gov/ contact/ Sen. Arlen Specter 711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4254; Fax: 202-228-1229 e-mail: Senator_Specter@ Spec ... 13 comments

    Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, US News, US Politics, US Senate, Robert Casey, Democrat