Archive for August, 2008

Job Announcement: Western PA Outreach Coordinator

August 30, 2008
By Vanna
Job Announcement: Western PA Outreach Coordinator

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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Clippings from August 27th – August 29th

August 29, 2008
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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

August 29, 2008
By p2moblogger
Live from Denver

Live from Denver Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh Barack Obama Acceptance Speech
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Denver: Thursday — Did you see me on CNN?

August 29, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Thursday — Did you see me on CNN?

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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Denver: Wednesday–Special 65th Birthday Update

August 28, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Wednesday–Special 65th Birthday Update

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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Denver: Tuesday – oh, what a night!

August 28, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Tuesday – oh, what a night!

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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Denver: Monday–Completely Geeked Out

August 28, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Monday–Completely Geeked Out

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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Live from Denver: Joe Biden at Pennsylvania delegation breakfast

August 28, 2008
By p2moblogger
Live from Denver: Joe Biden at Pennsylvania delegation breakfast

Live from Denver: Joe Biden at Pennsylvania delegation breakfast Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh 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

August 28, 2008
By p2moblogger
The new Schenley

The new Schenley Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh 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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Real Talk on Transit

August 27, 2008
By TransitGeek1

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.

August 27, 2008
By p2moblogger
Live from Denver: The Official Vote for President of the United States.

Live from Denver: The Official Vote for President of the United States. Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh 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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Clippings from August 27th

August 27, 2008
By links
Clippings from August 27th

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. 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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Gov. Ed Rendell from the convention floor

August 26, 2008
By p2moblogger
Gov. Ed Rendell from the convention floor

Gov. Ed Rendell from the convention floor Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh Rendell discussing energy independence and Pennsylvania’s leadership in that arena in a primetime speech Tuesday.
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