On Saturday, June 29th, Governor Corbett approved the new state budget for 2012-2013. Although there is some good news for Pennsylvania’s working families, overall spending will remain below 2008-09 levels …
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The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional, including expansion of care to 32 million Americans, a range of consumer protections from insurance company abuses, the …
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The 2012 Leadership Institute is a 3-day intensive leadership development program that will give member leaders the skills to join together with our co-workers and our communities to turn our …
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In February, Gov. Corbett released his proposed budget that continues the assault on working families and our state’s most vulnerable citizens by slashing funding for schools, nursing homes and services.
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On Tuesday, December 6, I traveled from Erie, Pa to stand up and speak to our legislators knowing that there are a number of issues that are of great concern …
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Today at Take Back the Capitol, the 99% marched down and occupied K Street – the center of power for corporate lobbyists and special interests that undermine our democracy.
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After the march, I met an Occupy activist on the subway headed back. We had a conversation. He told me what he wants – to have a job, be able …
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We think our politicians have gotten our message. While we were entering our representatives’ office building, we started chanting “Whose House? Our House!” It echoed all throughout the halls and …
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Rep. Lou Barletta was in a hurry today, rushing through a conversation with Pennsylvanians who visited his capitol office to discuss our country’s jobs shortage – but he did have …
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I decided to go to DC for a couple of reasons. The main reason is despite the fact that Americans are demanding job creation, our politicians and even the general …
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