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House elects Pa. reps to leadership posts
Two Northeast Pennsylvania lawmakers took the reins of power in the state House of Representatives on an opening session day that gave a preview of coming policy debates.
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'Youth Ball' Added To Inaugural Bash
President-elect Barack Obama is adding a "Youth Ball" to the parties planned to celebrate his Jan.
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Man guilty in chain saw attack on neighbour's door
A Pennsylvania man faces up to 37 years in prison now that he's been convicted of tearing open a neighbour's door with a chain saw in a fit of anger over parking.
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Winter Unrelenting In North West States
Very heavy rains continued to fall across western Washington and northwest Oregon, adding to the record rainfalls and heavy flooding.
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Governor Rendell Announces Mid-Atlantic Agreement To Develop...
Pennsylvania has signed a letter of agreement with 10 Mid-Atlantic states that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels and other sources by developing a comprehensive, regional low carbon ...
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Venues For Official Inaugural Balls Announced
President-elect Barack Obama will host a Youth Inaugural Ball, five Regional Inaugural balls, and a ball for his Home States - Illinois and Hawaii.
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Richardson donor also gave to Rendell, Obama
A campaign donor who is the target of an federal investigation that forced New Mexico Gov.
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State unemployment claim systems overwhelmed
Electronic unemployment filing systems have crashed in at least three states in recent days amid an unprecedented crush of thousands of newly jobless Americans seeking benefits, and other states were adjusting ...
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Illinois prison nurses mulling strike
Unionized health-care workers at 27 Illinois prisons are mulling whether to go on strike over wages.
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N.J. doctor killed in Iraq 'elevate
In every one of his many roles -- husband, father, soldier, doctor, friend and colleague -- Army Maj.
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Pa. unemployment hot line now open
A hot line that helps unemployed Pennsylvanians is extending its hours because of the tough economic climate.
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Rendell Wants No Parole For Repeat Violent Offenders
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has put forth his first order of business for 2009.
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Pennsylvanians pumped up for inaugural
Some Pennsylvanians already have canceled plans to attend this month's historic presidential inauguration - unnerved by the specter of millions of people jamming the nation's capital, potential gridlock on the ...
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New state law mandates sale of fire-safe cigarettes
Laws mandating stores only sell cigarettes that are slow-burning and fire-safe went into effect in five states including Pennsylvania on New Year's Day.
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Turnpike tolls to rise 25 percent Sunday
Cruising the Pennsylvania Turnpike will cost more starting Sunday. Most turnpike tolls will increase 25 percent, and continue to rise each year.
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Call-in hours extended
Out-of-work Pennsylvanians will now be able to file claims for unemployment compensation benefits six days a week, state officials announced on Friday.
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Business News: Mexico suspends meat imports
Mexico suspended meat imports from 30 processing plants in 14 states, including some of the nation's largest, on Wednesday and Friday, according to a list posted on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Web ...
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The Nation's Weather
Two low pressure systems were moving across the country on Thursday. The Northwest was expecting wet conditions to start off the New Year as a strong system moved in from over the Pacific. Heavy rain were to fall over the coastal regions, while anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of snow was possible for the Northern Rockies. Areas of eastern Oregon and Washington that are not up in the Rockies were to see an inch or two of snow. In addition, strong winds were to blow across the Northwest. The Northern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes were also to start the New Year with snow due to a second low pressure system. Only moderate snow showers were expected, and most of those regions were only see up to a couple of inches. Strong winds were also expected during the day. Skies were to begin to clear out across the Northern Plains as the storm pushed off to the east. The Central and Southern Plains were to see partly to mostly clear skies and mild temperatures on Thursday.
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Population decline may sap region of political might
Despite signs that the region's population decline might bottom out, Western Pennsylvania probably will lose more of its clout following the 2010 Census.
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Pa. hospitals go high-tech on infection tracking
At Hershey Medical Center, a sophisticated computer program serves as a watchdog for infection outbreaks.
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