Regulation

Failing to Learn from Past Gambles

  • December 1, 2009

The Patriot New ran in an article on property tax “relief” the day after Thanksgiving, giving homeowners a reason not to be thankful. The governor’s dream to make…

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Government Accountability

The Honorable Matthew J. Brouillette?

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • November 30, 2009

It’s official, I am now an elected official, having won a random drawing – that’s democracy in action – for Judge of Election in my precinct.  While I am unsure…

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Education

Penn State to Launch Inquiry in “Climategate”

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 30, 2009

Penn State University is going to “look into” the emails from and about university professor Michael Mann, which indicate, among other things,…

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Government Accountability

Pennsylvania Spent $4 Million in Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 30, 2009

The Tribune Review gives a strong exposé on why taxpayers continue to lose – Pennsylvania state and local governments spent $4 million to lobby the federal and state government…

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Taxes & Economy

Congress Working on “[Save Their Own] Jobs” Bill

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 30, 2009

With jobs losses continuing to mount, Congress is considering a third economic “stimulus” (pundits often ignore the Bush stimulus of 2008) in…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Lawmakers to End Calendar Givewaways

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 27, 2009

ABC 27 reports that both the Pennsylvania House and Senate will not be printing calendars to give away this year (which typically featured a “courtesy of Rep. Name”) sticker.

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