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• The cost of cap-and-trade: What MIT really thinks | @Grist http://ow.ly/gaL4 #

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• from @LadyElaine68 – View from the BurghChair: Governor and Senate President Pro Temp Forum http://ow.ly/g4ps #

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• City only spends $75/yr/person on employee training. Is it any wonder that Pittsburgh is behind the curve on innovation? http://ow.ly/fQxe #
• Don Cunningham drops bid for Pa. governorship | AP | 06/25/2009 http://ow.ly/fSHY #

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• Republican Chester County Commissioner Carol Aichele http://ow.ly/fK3B #
• Onorato, Ravenstahl announce “Green Power Partner” recognition – http://ow.ly/fPmu #

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• Press Release from Harris Campaign – Harris Mayoral Campaign Raises over $105,000 http://ow.ly/fFvO #
• Kevin Acklin talks strategy – From PGH Biz Times – Kevin Acklin has raised around $100,000 : http://ow.ly/fFXb #
• Five Port Authority police officers have filed a federal lawsuit … Black Port Authority police officers claim bias http://ow.ly/fHxU #
• The PGH Comet: – Acklin released a statement in regards to the removal of Debbie Lestitian as Stadium Authority chair http://ow.ly/fHzv #
• Did Developer Get Sweetheart Deal From City? – News Story – WPXI Pittsburgh http://ow.ly/fHCt …and WHY? #
• This is a helpful visual in understanding how the City budget comes together http://ow.ly/fHD4 #
• Mayoral money – Mr. Harris had cash on hand of $90,855 while Mr. Acklin’s cash totaled $47,461. http://ow.ly/fJ8f #
• Trib asks @lukeravenstahl what is the deal with the Lestitian firing http://ow.ly/fJfS #
• Via Bike Pittsburgh >> Action Alert: Tell Congress no new transportation money without reform – http://ow.ly/fJBR #
• RT @JustinKownacki: Hey Pgh, @bobmayo is livetweeting from today’s City Council meeting again. Always more illuminating than MSM coverage. #

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This just in from the Harris Campaign…

Harris Mayoral Campaign Raises over $105,000 - Says fundraising total shows vast support for campaign

Mayoral candidate Franco “Dok” Harris today announced that he has raised over $105,000 from over 200 individuals to date. Harris is the only candidate who is employing campaign contribution limits, which are modeled after the Federal rules.

“I am greatly honored by the outpouring of support we are receiving,” Harris said. “With the strong financial backing – in spite of self-imposed contribution limits – and the vast number of people supporting our cause, we are building the momentum necessary for victory this November. ”

Harris said that the broad base of support is a sign that Pittsburghers want to depart from the politics of the past and are ready to forge ahead with new leadership.

“Pittsburghers want a mayor who represents them, not big campaign contributors,” Harris said. “They want a leader who will fight to reduce violent crime, and create a city which embraces small business. As your mayor, I will be committed to transparency and good government – our City deserves better than business as usual.”

Well it looks like things have been pretty quiet in the Race for PGH.

Rumor has it that Dok Harris was out an about at Pridefest and the Artsfestival.

Ravenstahl’s campaign managager has tweeted that he is bored and that he is only working 2 days a week.

Acklin is hosting a happy hour fundraiser this Thursday at the Firehouse Lounge – $20 gets you in the door and 2 drinks.

And in the world of Facebook Fan Pages:

• Kevin Acklin – 534 Group Members
• Dok Harris – 628 Supporters
• Luke Ravenstahl – 438 Supporters

The break is over – you have had 2 weeks to rest since the May primary election and it looks like the candidates are starting their engines for the race to the November elections.  Kevin Acklin is holding a campaign kickoff evene t tomorrow at the Pittsburgh center for the arts.  So we thought it was time to kick off the 2nd leg of the Race for Pgh with a new poll.  Both Kevin Acklin and Dok Harris are challenging Luke Ravenstahl in the November 2009 election.

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