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A new transparency in government throughout Pennsylvania
On Jan. 1, Pennsylvania began serving its citizens with a new level of transparency.
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AP Photos Fans line Broad Street in Philadelphia and wave to players on Oct. 31 during a parade to celebrate the Phillies' victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series.
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With winter conditions, including snow and possible icy conditions expecting to hit the area this afternoon, local school districts have announced early dismissals for classes.
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Rep. George: Boosting PA economy is job No. 1
"We must not surrender by being content to weather the storm," said Rep. George after being sworn in as a member of the 2009-10 session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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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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