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Some Marines Question the Navy’s Decision to Honor Rep. John Murtha
Posting Member: CNSNews.com

News Source:	CNSNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

(CNSNews.com) – Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), who once accused U.S. Marines of killing “innocent” Iraqi civilians “in cold blood,” has received a Distinguished Public Service Award from the U.S. Navy, to the disgust of some Americans. Murtha, chairman of a House defense appropriations subcommittee, received the award on March 5 from Navy Secretary Donald Winter. The award is the highest form of public service recognition bestowed by the Department of the Navy for a... MORE

Will GOP ditch its core values?
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUE ORGS
Forum:	Pennsylvania Republican Party

A Pennsylvania Republican congressman known for championing issues of concern to social conservatives fears that the newly elected chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee is willing to abandon some of the party's core values. OneNewsNow reported last week that Republican congressional campaign chief Pete Sessions of Texas delivered a speech... MORE

Murtha support down in polls
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

The Concerned Women Political Action Committee says Congressman John Murtha has been in office way too long and it's time for voters in the 12th District of Pennsylvania to bring him home. Recently Murtha described some residents of the 12th district community "racist" and "rednecks." And as a result, his Republican challenger -- Lt. Colonel William Russell (USA-Ret.) -- has shot up in the polls and is either within the margin of error on... MORE

Governor Crist Makes Friendly Wager with Pennsylvania Governor Rendell
Posting Member: Gov. Charlie Crist

News Source:	Gov. Charlie Crist
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Gov. Edward Rendell D-PA

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today contacted Governor Edward G. Rendell of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to make a friendly wager regarding the outcome of the World Series. Tonight, the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies meet in St. Petersburg for Game 1 of series. “I am proud of Manager Joe Maddon and how he has led the Tampa Bay Rays into the... MORE

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Important Pro-Gun Bill into Law!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

Today, Friday, October 17, Governor Ed Rendell (D) signed House Bill 1845 into effect. HB1845 is an omnibus legislative package that contains a number of pro-gun provisions for Pennsylvania gun owners. Among the provisions was an “Emergency Powers” reform measure prohibiting any government agency from confiscating firearms during a state of emergency, such as occurred in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... MORE

Pennsylvania: Lancaster Mayor Proposes Anti-Gun Ordinance
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

Tonight, October 14 the Lancaster City Council will hear a proposal from Mayor Richard Gray (D) that will require gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within a 72-hour period. This law not only violates Pennsylvania’s state preemption laws, but it makes innocent law-abiding victims into criminals. ... MORE

Co-ed dorms for gender-confused males?
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE EDUCATION
Forum:	Universities - PA

The University of Pittsburgh is changing its anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity. The new policy means that a man who feels like he is a woman can be housed in the women's dormitory and vice versa. And that involves "showering and using the restroom and the whole shebang," explains Diane Gramley, president of American Family Association of Pennsylvania (AFA of PA). ... MORE

Ban on Pigeon Shooting Could Be Voted on Today in Pennsylvania!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

State Representative Daylin Leach Needs to Hear From You! As we have reported, State Representative Daylin Leach (D-149) is leading the charge for animal “rights” extremists in Pennsylvania. Representative Leach has filed amendments to House Bill 1543. These amendments could be voted on by the House as early as this afternoon. Simply put, this legislation would criminalize and ban organized Pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania by amending Title 18 ("Crimes and Offenses") of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. ... MORE

Pennsylvania: Urgent: Pigeon Shooting Ban up for Possible Vote Next Week!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

The summer recess is over and Pennsylvania sportsmen’s rights are in jeopardy! State Representative Daylin Leach's (D-149) amendments are still filed to Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 1543. These amendments could be voted on by the House as early as next week. This legislation would criminalize and ban organized Pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania by amending Title 18 ("Crimes and Offenses") of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. ... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin to Participate in the Road to Victory Rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Posting Member: Sen. John McCain

News Source:	Sen. John McCain
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	*Political News / Issues - PA

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin will participate in the Road to Victory Rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 9th. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA WHO: John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin WHAT: Road to Victory Rally ... MORE

Penn. home schoolers fighting state requirements
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE EDUCATION
Forum:	Home Schools - PA

Six Pennsylvania families are battling the state over the strict regulations placed on home schoolers. The families are being represented by the Home School Legal Defense Association. James Mason, HSLDA senior counsel, says the home-schooling families are upset with the high degree of regulation the state imposes in order to approve their home-school program. Among those requirements are an affidavit that has to be filed, outlining what they plan to do, and a portfolio that has to be maintained for each child. ... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: John McCain to Hold Road to the Convention Rally
Posting Member: Sen. John McCain

News Source:	Sen. John McCain
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	*Political News / Issues - PA

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that John McCain will hold a Road to the Convention Rally on Saturday, August 30th in Washington, Pennsylvania. Saturday, August 30, 2008 ... MORE

Sen. Casey urged to defend life at DNC
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	*Political News / Issues - PA

The president of the American Family Association of Pennsylvania is challenging one U.S. senator to take a stand for life when he addresses the Democratic National Convention this evening (Tuesday) in Denver. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) has often portrayed himself as pro-life. However, Diane Gramley, president of the AFA of Pennsylvania, says the senator's record is solidly pro-abortion. She also says Casey has a chance to address his party's stand on abortion during its gathering in the Mile High City. ... MORE

Attorney: Judge 'flat wrong' in obscenity case
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Crime - PA

A Pennsylvania woman will face no jail time, despite being convicted of selling via the Internet criminally obscene stories about the rape, torture, and murder of children. Karen Fletcher told a federal judge that she never intended to do anything illegal. She began writing graphic stories about violent sex crimes against fictional children in order to focus away from her the evil she had experienced as a child. But federal prosecutors see Fletcher as a pornographer, and a federal judge agreed -- sort of. ... MORE

Judge: Woman Who Killed Pregnant Mom, Stole Unborn Baby Stays in Custody
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

McKeesport, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A judge has ruled that a woman who sliced open a pregnant mother's stomach and stole her unborn child must remain in custody while a trial in her case moves ahead. Andrea Curry-Demus, 38, will remain in custody on charges that she killed 18-year-old Kia Johnson. ... MORE

Evangelists cleared of 'hate-crime' charges
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Crime - PA

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that homosexuals were illegally added to the list of groups protected under the Keystone State's so-called "hate crimes" law. After criminal charges were dismissed against Christian missionaries who evangelized at a "gay pride" event in Philadelphia, those missionaries filed suit, challenging the manner in which homosexuals were afforded special protections under the state's "hate crimes" law. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's Foundation for Moral Law represented the group. ... MORE

PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT RULES THAT HOMOSEXUAL “HATE CRIMES” LAW USED AGAINST CHRISTIAN EVANGELISTS VIOLATES pennsylvania CONSTITUTION
Posting Member: Foundation for Moral Law

News Source:	Foundation for Moral Law
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Crime - PA

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and attorneys with the Foundation for Moral Law applauded the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for its ruling yesterday in Marcavage v. Rendell affirming that the state legislature violated the Pennsylvania Constitution when it added “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to Pennsylvania’s “ethnic intimidation” law (18 Pa. C.S. § 2710) in 2002.... MORE

McCain's Notable Bio Strikes a Chord in Pa.
Posting Member: Sen. John McCain

News Source:	Sen. John McCain
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	*Political News / Issues - PA

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Supporters of John McCain here acknowledge that Democrat Barack Obama wins attention with his speaking style and charisma, but they say those qualities can't match the Republican candidate's stellar background. ... MORE

Woman Who Killed Pregnant Mother and Stole Baby Had Two Miscarriages
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Pittsburgh, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The woman who has been charged with homicide for killing a pregnant teenager mother by slicing open her stomach and stealing her baby had an obsession with having a child. The mental health issues appear to have stemmed originally from a February 1990 miscarriage Andrea Curry-Demus had. ... MORE

Woman Kills Pregnant Mother, Steals Her Baby; Now Charged With Homicide
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Pittsburgh, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A western Pennsylvania woman who apparently killed a pregnant mother and cut open her stomach to steal her unborn child has been charged with homicide. Andrea Curry-Demus of Wilkinsburg has been in policy custody since the crime occurred and she also faces charges of unlawful restraint and kidnapping. ... MORE

Pennsylvania Veterans Unite Behind John McCain
Posting Member: Sen. John McCain

News Source:	Sen. John McCain
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	*Political News / Issues - PA

COLUMBUS, OH -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced the leadership of Pennsylvania Veterans for John McCain, a statewide grassroots organization that will work to bolster John McCain's support within Pennsylvania's veterans' community. The group was hosted and introduced by Marine Corps veteran and Allegheny County Republican Party Chairman Jim Roddey. ... MORE

Pennsylvania Guard Offers Tours of Rare Butterfly Colony
Posting Member: American Forces Press Service

News Source:	American Forces Press Service
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	National Guard - PA

ANNVILLE, Pa., July 7, 2008 – For three days this month, the Pennsylvania National Guard will offer free guided tours of a rare butterfly colony at the Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center here. The training center is the home to the only viable colony of regal fritillary butterflies east of the Mississippi River, according to a release from the state’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Although not listed as an endangered species, the regal’s total population is small enough that it is listed as a federal species of concern. ... MORE

Attention Pennsylvania Hunters: Help Stop the Attack on Our Hunting Heritage!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

As we have reported, amendments filed by State Representative Daylin Leach (D-149) to Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 1543 could be considered by the House at ANY MOMENT. Simply stated, this legislation would criminalize and ban organized pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania by amending Title 18 ("Crimes and Offenses") of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. ... MORE

Urgent: Pigeon Shooting Ban Up for Possible Vote Today in Pennsylvania!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

State Representative Daylin Leach (D-149) has filed amendments to Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 1543. These amendments could be voted on by the House as early as today. This legislation would criminalize and ban organized pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania by amending Title 18 ("Crimes and Offenses") of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. ... MORE

Philly raises atheist billboard
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	*Religious News - PA

An atheist organization has erected billboards along a major interstate highway in Philadelphia that say: "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." It is a billboard campaign to recruit members for a humanist group, especially appealing to those who may be somewhat shaky in their beliefs. Diane Gramley, president of the American Family Association of Pennsylvania (AFA of PA), reacts to the billboards. ... MORE

Pennsylvania Man Assaulted Pregnant Girlfriend, Wanted to Give Her Abortion
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Greensburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he attacked his pregnant girlfriend and repeatedly stabbed her with scissors. John Wilson, 34, reportedly told his live-in girlfriend Autumn Dittmar that he wanted to cause her to have an abortion. ... MORE

PA park rangers crack down on lewd acts
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	ABOUT OUR STATE
Forum:	Parks & Trails - PA

A Pennsylvania state park is now safer for families after rangers raided the park and made three arrests. Three allegedly homosexual men have been accused of lewd acts, and many residents of the state are applauding the arrests. Diane Gramley is with the American Family Association of Pennsylvania, and she applauds the arrests as well. ... MORE

Pennsylvania Abortion Center Turns to "Pledge a Protester" Fundraiser
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Allentown, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The Allentown Women's Center abortion business in Pennsylvania is tired of the constant presence of pro-life advocates outside its facility. In a passive aggressive effort to intimidate the protesters and compel them to stop, the abortion center is resorting to the old "Pledge a Protester" campaign. ... MORE

Midwife victorious in Penn. case
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Health / Medical - PA

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that lay midwives can continue delivering babies in the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine fined Diane Goslin, an internationally certified lay midwife with 25 years experience, and ordered her to stop delivering babies after the board re-defined lay midwifery as the unlicensed practice of medicine. Randy Wenger, chief counsel with the Independence Law Center, represented Goslin. ... MORE

Economist Behind Abortion-Crime Link Defends Theory Despite Refutations
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Philadelphia, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The economist behind the disproved theory that legal abortions have led to a lowering of crime rates defended his notion. Freakonomics author Steven Levitt gave a lecture yesterday at the Penn Museum and said he's convinced the theory is correct despite several studies showing otherwise. ... MORE

60 Plus Assoc. Pres. knocks Rep. Murtha's "old age" quote
Posting Member: 60 Plus Association

News Source:	60 Plus Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

Washington, DC – The head of a senior citizens’ organization called on Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) to apologize to older Americans for his thoughtless remarks yesterday that John McCain is ‘too old to be President.’ ... MORE

Pennsylvania: Lower Chichester Township to Discuss Illegal Firearm Registration!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

On Monday, April 21, the Board of Commissioners of the Lower Chichester Township will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance that would require a buyer, seller, owner, tenant, or applicant to disclose whether there are or presumably will be any firearms, handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and gunpowder present prior to the sale or lease of any property.... MORE

FreedomWorks Backs School Choice in Pennsylvania
Posting Member: FreedomWorks

News Source:	FreedomWorks
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE EDUCATION
Forum:	*Education News - PA

Washington, D.C. - FreedomWorks field coordinator Joe Hilliard joins advocates for school choice in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. FreedomWorks is part of a coalition of citizen groups supporting the efforts of local leaders to start a charter school to compete with the government-run schools in the area. The Allentown Morning Call covered the press conference, organized by Chris Hoenscheid.... MORE

Second Catholic School, King's College, Upsets Pro-Lifers by Hosting Hillary Clinton
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Willkes Barre, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Another Catholic university is coming under fire from pro-life advocates for hosting a speech by pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton today. King's College in Wilkes-Barre joins the Pennsylvania-based Mercyhurst College in hosting a Clinton rally as the tours the state looking for votes. ... MORE

Catholic Bishop Won't Attend Mercyhurst College Graduation to Protest Clinton Event
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Erie, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Erie Catholic Bishop Donald W. Trautman has announced he won't attend the graduation ceremonies at Mercyhurst College because the school is hosting Hillary Clinton today. Trautman says it's wrong for a Catholic college to give a pro-abortion politician a platform to air views that diametrically opposed the Church's pro-life stance. ... MORE

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to protect traditional marriage
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Marriage / Divorce - PA

A bill that would protect traditional marriage in Pennsylvania has moved one step closer to the ballot. On Tuesday, SB 1250 was voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with strong bi-partisan support. The bill would prohibit civil unions and recognize marriage as only between a man and a woman. According to a press release from the pro-family American Family Association (AFA) of Pennsylvania, voting out the bill was necessary because "legalizing civil unions would be used as a stepping stone to same-sex marriage," much like Connecticut, Vermont and New Jersey. ... MORE

Murtha Named Top Porker in 2007
Posting Member: CNSNews.com

News Source:	CNSNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

(CNSNews.com) - Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) was named "Porker of the Year" for 2007 on Wednesday by the taxpayer watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW). The organization, which promotes fiscal responsibility and federal earmarks reform, conducted an online poll of 3,400 people about members of Congress. The often controversial Murtha, chairman of the House subcommittee on defense appropriations, won with 63.4 percent of the votes cast, according to CAGW. In FY 2008, which began last October, Murtha secured 72 earmarks worth $149.2 million for his district, according to CAGW. "For flouting the rules and playing games wi... MORE

Judicial Watch Files Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of City of Hazleton, PA, in Illegal Immigration Lawsuit
Posting Member: Judicial Watch

News Source:	Judicial Watch
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Immigration / Illegal Aliens - PA

(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today it has filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in support of two ordinances enforced by the City of Hazleton relating to the employment and harboring of illegal aliens (Pedro Lozano, et al., v. City of Hazleton, Cause No. 07-3531). A lower court ruled the ordinances unconstitutional in July 2007. “…The regulation of the landlord-tenant and employment relationships – are well within the traditional police and licensing powers of the City. Because the ordi... MORE

CAGW Names Rep. John Murtha Porker of the Year
Posting Member: Citizens Against Government Waste

News Source:	Citizens Against Government Waste
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

Washington, D.C. - Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today announced the final results of its online poll for the 2007 Porker of the Year. Rep. John “Jack” Murtha (D-Pa.) won in a landslide victory, receiving 63.4 percent of the vote. A distant second, Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) received 10.6 percent, while Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) came in with 9.9 percent, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) had 6.7 percent, and Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) both finished up with 4.1 percent. The finalists were chosen by CAGW staff from among the 12 Porker of the Month winners for 2007. ... MORE

Pennsylvania: Emergency Powers Bill Passes Senate Floor and Heads to the House!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

Please Contact your State Representative Today! Today, Senate Bill 1172, Pennsylvania’s “Emergency Powers” legislation, sponsored by State Senator Robert Robbins (R-50), was passed unanimously by the State Senate. The bill now heads to the State House of Representatives for consideration. SB 1172 will protect our Second Amendment rights by prohibiting any government agency from confiscating or regulating the... MORE

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
Posting Member: Sen. John McCain

News Source:	Sen. John McCain
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE GOV / POLITICAL NEWS
Forum:	*Political News / Issues - PA

"At the very moment that a dangerously fractured Republican Party could have disintegrated Sen. McCain delivered a stunning speech to the annual gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) ... McCain also offered an impressive tutorial on what the core of conservatism really is -- small government, fiscal discipline, low taxes, a strong defense and a judiciary that does not legislate from the bench. ... It was the speech of a hero leader at the exact moment when America is in dire need of heroes and leaders. And we wholeheartedly endorse John McCain for president." -- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review... MORE

Traditional marriage under fire in Penn.
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Marriage Amendments / Laws - PA

Pro-family forces in Pennsylvania are pushing legislators to allow voters to decide the fate of a constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage. The process would take about two years, but Christian activists say a marriage protection amendment is needed. Last week, legislation was introduced in Maryland that would allow homosexuals to marry. And in New Jersey, homosexual activists -- after seeing civil unions approved in that state -- are now pushing for... MORE

Pittsburgh free-speech ordinance challenged
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

The Alliance Defense Fund is challenging an ordinance that restricts access to public areas surrounding abortion clinics. A recent hearing was held at the federal courthouse in Pittsburgh in a case that involves the city's restrictions on pro-life speech. Two years ago, the city approved the disputed ordinance, but last year Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) attorneys filed a motion for a preliminary injunction when they asked the judge to allow pro-life activist Mary Kathryn Brown to speak in the restricted area.... MORE

Pittsburgh's Limits on Abortion Protests Get Hearing at District Court
Posting Member: LifeNews.com

News Source:	LifeNews.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	FAMILY / RELIGIOUS NEWS
Forum:	Abortion - PA

Pittsburgh, PA -- A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday on a local ordinance in Pittsburgh that limits abortion protests there and a pro-life attorney says that unfairly hinders free speech rights. The debate revolves around a 2005 law that restricted access to public areas surrounding abortion businesses. The measure prohibits pro-life advocates from coming within 15 feet of the door of any health care facility, which would include abortion centers.... MORE

Pennsylvania: Help The Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective Association Have A Happy New Year!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

For seventy-seven years, the Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective Association has served sportsmen and gun enthusiasts throughout Pennsylvania. However, several months ago, the City of Philadelphia sent notice to the Association that its long existing property lease would not be renewed. If no action is taken, the last remaining shooting range in the City of Philadelphia will be forced to close its doors on January 1, 2008. Please continue to contact Mayor John Street (D) and the members of the City Council to respectfully urge them not to close the door on our Second Amendment rights and to renew the Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective A... MORE

War critic Murtha does a '180' on troop surge
Posting Member: OneNewsNow.com

News Source:	OneNewsNow.com
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

One of the most vocal anti-war Democrats in the House of Representatives has apparently changed his tune about the U.S. troop surge in Iraq. In April, Congressman John Murtha (D-Pennsylvania) told CNN "the surge has failed" and "there was no possibility that it was going to work." The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette now reports that Murtha said he saw signs of military progress during a recent trip to... MORE

Friday, November 30, 2007 They Said It! Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) On Progress In Iraq
Posting Member: Republican National Committee

News Source:	Republican National Committee
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

Murtha: "I think the 'surge' is working..." (Jerome L. Sherman, "Murtha: Surge Is Working," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 11/30/07) Murtha On U.S. Troops In Iraq: "They want to finish the job..." (Jerome L. Sherman, "Murtha: Surge Is Working," Pittsburgh... MORE

Pennsylvania: Third Hearing Scheduled for Discharge Ordinance in the Township of Upper Pottsgrove!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

The Board of Commissioners for the Township of Upper Pottsgrove held a lively discussion on a proposed firearms discharge ordinance. The ordinance would prohibit a person from discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any dwelling and any other area that the Commissioners determine is inappropriate. Despite our efforts to urge Pottsgrove Commissioners to withdraw this ordinance, the Board of Commissioners have scheduled a third round of discussions for Monday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1409 Farmington Avenue, Pottstown, PA.... MORE

Murtha to Taxpayers Seeking Transparency: “Tough [Expletive]”
Posting Member: Citizens Against Government Waste

News Source:	Citizens Against Government Waste
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	US CONGRESS / GOVERNOR - PA
Forum:	Rep. Murtha, John D-PA

Washington, D.C. - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today slammed Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) and his colleagues for purposefully putting up roadblocks and barriers to hinder earmark accountability and reform. According to Congressional Quarterly Weekly, Rep. Murtha’s response to a reporter’s inquiry regarding the difficulty of matching up earmark information in appropriations bills was: “So, you have to work. Tough [expletive].” “Rep. Murtha’s vulgar comments, along with the actions of his party, prove that the new majority is hostile to real reform,” said CCAGW President Tom Schatz. “If this Congress were truly i... MORE

Pennsylvania: Hearing Scheduled for Discharge Ordinance in the Township of Upper Pottsgrove!
Posting Member: National Rifle Association

News Source:	National Rifle Association
Newspage:	Pennsylvania
Category:	STATE ISSUES
Forum:	Gun Rights / Control - PA

At their Monday, September 17 meeting, the Board of Commissioners for the Township of Upper Pottsgrove held a lively discussion on a proposed firearms discharge ordinance that would restrict a person from discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any dwelling and any other area that the Commissioners determine is appropriate. The Board of Commissioners have scheduled a second round of discussions for Monday, October 1 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at 1409 Farmington Avenue, Pottstown, PA.... MORE