Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) seeks to add an outreach coordinator to its staff in its Pittsburgh office. The outreach coordinator will be responsible for recruiting new members; providing education about environmental issues with an emphasis on air-, water-, mining-, and energy-related policies to PennFuture members, the environmental advocacy community, and decision-makers; and assisting...
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Tags: community organizing, Environment, environmental, Jobs, non-profit, outreach, PennFuture, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed.
Biden will lead city’s Labor Day parade – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Joe Biden will be in Pittsburgh on Monday to walk in Pittsburgh labor day parade which is one of the largest in the country.
Letters to the editor – MonFayette Expressway –...
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Live from Denver
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Barack Obama Acceptance Speech
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4
I got prime real estate on the floor of the convention right behind where CNN was broadcasting. I was between Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper. I couple of people texted me and said they saw me.
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4
Ok, Dad – I got a liberal commie to sign your birthday card.
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4.
Now do you see why I adore Brian Schweitzer? Wasn’t he just awesome? He is a damn good governor, who is down-to-earth, very entertaining and can work up a crowd. The guy has done remarkable things for Montana, and has something like a 70%...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Ben Roethlisberger, Bill Clinton, Bob Casey, Brian Schweitzer, John McCain, Morgan Fairchild, United States
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4.
So yesterday started with our PA delegation breakfast. Several big wigs spoke, including Governor Rendell, Senator Casey, and Brian Schweitzer, the Governor of Montana. I’ve heard him speak before, and I adore him. I was actually hoping he would be on the VP short...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Barack Obama presidential campaign 2008, Brian Schweitzer, Joe Biden, Pennsylvania, Pepsi Center, United States, Wyatt Cenac
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Live from Denver: Joe Biden at Pennsylvania delegation breakfast
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Scranton PA native Joe Biden on the VP position: “I told Ed it’s not something I’m looking for. He told me it’s something you’re gonna get.”
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The new Schenley
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It looks like they have the Schenley high school banners hanging by the front door. KDKA is also parked out front – maybe they are doing a back to school story.
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Tabulating PA Votes
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The burghosphere’s favorite wonk, Chris Briem has a great post today on Nullspace with some very interesting analysis about the numbers that the Port Authority persistently puts out about its drivers’ wages.
Check it out: http://nullspace2.blogspot.com/
Also– from Save Our Transit:
We will be picketing the Port Authority as well as Dan Onorato in the...
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Live from Denver: The Official Vote for President of the United States.
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A small number of delegates have voted for Hillary Clinton so it looks like the vote from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will not be unanamous.
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Football-Obama Double Feature – This Thursday, August 28th, Barack will accept the Democratic nomination for president in front of 75,000 people in Denver.But before he delivers his speech, the Steelers will be playing at Heinz Field.
Join the Campaign for Change, a special...
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Hillary Clinton at DNC 2008
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Calling for unity.
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Gov. Ed Rendell from the convention floor
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Rendell discussing energy independence and Pennsylvania’s leadership in that arena in a primetime speech Tuesday.
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