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27
Jan

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-27

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  • word on the street – tom knox @knoxforGovernor has dropped out of #raceforpa2010 and is endorsing @dan_onorato #
  • from @whatifpost a look at what MLK might say about healthcare #
  • Nice overview of last weeks election – What health care meant in the Massachusetts Senate election http://ow.ly/10czI #
  • John Fetterman, Mayor of Braddock live on @CNN now – talking stimulus, unemployment and UPMC #
  • RT @billpeduto: Race for Governor, It’s not about where you live – it’s where you stand. Proud to stand next to Joe Hoeffel – reform,… #
  • Bonusgate judge denies proposed Twitter restriction http://ow.ly/10×6U #

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22
Jan

14th Ward Club Gubernatorial Forum – 1/30/2010

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14th WARD CLUB TO HOST GUBERNATORIAL FORUM

The 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club will host a Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Wightman School Community Building, 5604 Solway Street, in Squirrel Hill.

The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and the Pitt College Democrats are co-sponsoring the event. KDKA-TV Political Editor Jon Delano will be the moderator.

All of the Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania governor have been invited to participate, and three candidates have confirmed their attendance: Chris Dougherty, Joe Hoeffel and Jack Wagner. Audience members will pose questions, and the candidates will have an equal opportunity to inform voters of their views. The panel discussion will begin at 1:30.

This event marks the first Pittsburgh-area forum for candidates vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor. The primary election will be held on May 18.

With more than 18,000 registered Democrats, the 14th Ward is the largest ward in the City of Pittsburgh and second largest in the state. The ward includes all or part of Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, North Point Breeze, Regent Square, Park Place, and Swisshelm Park.

The club, which is not affiliated with the Democratic Committee of Allegheny County, formed in the mid-1960s and is the oldest, continuously operating independent Democratic club in the country.

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22
Jan

Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Michelman Endorses Hoeffel

No comments2010, Endorsements, Pennsylvania, Politics, Women's RightsJanuary 22nd, 2010p2wp

Thirty-seven years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that women have a constitutional right to privacy that includes a legal right to terminate a pregnancy for any reason during her first trimester and in order to protect her health after that.  With a U.S. Supreme Court today where George W. Bush filled the seats of Sandra Day O’Connor and William Rehnquist with  John Roberts and Samuel Alito, the ability of Roe v. Wade to withstand being overturned has never been so much in danger.  If this decision were overturned, abortion-rights would be in the hands of each state.  Pennsylvania is a neither a state that has passed a trigger law that would outlaw abortion if Roe v. Wade were to be overturned, nor have we passed a law to ensure that women’s rights are protected.

It is with that background on Roe v. Wade’s anniversary that the Hoeffel Campaign sent out a release announcing that Kate Michelman is endorsing Joe for governor and will head his Women for Hoeffel committee.  Michelman is the former president of NARAL Pro-Choice America.

The full text of Michelman’s endorsement letter is below the fold.

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22
Jan

Lawrenceville Community Meeting – Open Discussion of Proposed Development Project at Doughboy Square

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COMMUNITY MEETING – Open Discussion of Proposed Development Project at Doughboy Square

Wednesday, February 3rd from 6:30-8PM at Engine House No. 25, 3339 Penn Avenue

Please join the Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United to learn more about an important project being proposed for our neighborhood by Al DePasquale of Central Real Estate Holdings LLC. Your thoughts and feedback are needed! Please plan to attend.

Questions? Contact Lawrenceville Corporation Executive Director Maureen G. Ford at 412-621-1616 x101 or maureen@lawrencevillecorp.com

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20
Jan

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-20

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19
Jan

Joe Hoeffel Campaign Kick Off #PAGOV2010

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Joe Hoeffel Statewide Campaign Kick-off in Pittsburgh

Tuesday January 26th
Pittsburgh
8:30 am – 9:00 am
City-County Building Portico
414 Grant Street

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11
Jan

Hoeffel, Onorato battling for progressive vote

5 Comments2010, Elections, Pennsylvania, PoliticsJanuary 11th, 2010p2wp

There’s a lot of campaigning ahead of us, but in the early stages of the race for the the Democratic nomination for governor, it would seem that at least two of the campaigns are acknowledging that winning progressives is the key to winning the race.

Following Luke Ravenstahl’s infamous New Year’s Eve veto of the prevailing wage bill, Joe Hoeffel, Democrat from Montgomery County, issued a statement slamming the move and supporting the bill:

The bill had been passed unanimously by Pittsburgh’s city council and has received support from labor groups, environmental groups, and other progressives from across the City.

He went on to challenge Onorato and others to “stand up for economic justice and denounce the move.”

Onorato–who has the support of Luke Ravenstahl–failed to criticize the move or support the specific legislation on the table, but offered general support for prevailing wage legislation in principle.  In acknowledgement of the base that Onorato has no choice but to try to win, he went on to say,

“I think Mr. Hoeffel may be surprised by the support I have with progressives, including progressives in [southeastern Pennsylvania],”

This is an odd statement for those of us in Allegheny County who have some history with Dan.  For example, look back on this article written by Tim McNulty when he was a candidate for County Executive:

He says he’s against the living wage, a proposal pushed by organized labor, saying it is anti-business. He doesn’t have to mention it, but people there also know he is anti-abortion and pro-gun.

and maybe more interestingly,

[L]aw students were debating President Ronald Reagan’s nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court and proposals to prohibit burning the American flag, both of which were ultimately rejected.

Onorato, though, was in favor of both.

Meanwhile, from Hoeffel HQ:

“I’m thrilled to be endorsed by Philly for Change,” said Democrat Joe Hoeffel…

Philly For Change endorsed Hoeffel at its first monthly meet-up of the year on Wednesday night. With more than 4,000 members, Philly For Change is one of the largest progressive organizations in the greater Philadelphia area.

With a Democratic electorate that is desperate to be motivated by someone who has a record of standing up for environmental justice, economic justice, and the rights of women, working people, and the LGBT community, there should be a lot more coming on the race to secure the progressive base.

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06
Jan

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-06

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16
Dec

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-16

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  • New development in South Hill is tweeting RT @Newbury_Market: Construction Update December 4th 2009: http://wp.me/plcya-is #

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09
Dec

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-09

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08
Dec

Democracy Rising – Your Handle on the Scandals

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From the most recent Democracy Rising email – here is an update on some the things happening around the state

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The Ramaley Trial.
The first trial stemming from the Bonus Scandal investigation continues this week after jury selection and opening arguments last week. Former Rep. Sean Ramaley, D-Beaver, is defending himself against charges of theft for allegedly working almost exclusively on his 2004 election campaign while being paid by taxpayers. 

In last week's testimony, House Democratic research staffer Stephen Webb said that he worked with Ramaley on his campaign at taxpayer expense. Webb said he intended to take leave from his tax-funded job and said he needed $2,000 to set up shop in Beaver County for the rest of the campaign. Shortly thereafter, he received a $2,000 bonus, at taxpayer expense, for work that was part of his normal duties. 

Webb's testimony at trial contradicts his testimony before the grand jury, which Ramaley's attorney was quick to point out. Click here for the Post-Gazette's story.

Yesterday, former Democratic staffer Mike Manzo confirmed Webb's story about the bonus, and an email documented former Rep. Mike Veon's interest in Ramaley's campaign. Click here for a Tribune-Review story.

Three More Invitations to the Grand Jury.
State Revenue Secretary Steve Stetler, D-York, House Majority Leader Todd Eachus, D-Luzerne, and House Majority Whip H. William DeWeese, D-Greene, last week disclosed that they received letters from the grand jury inviting them to appear. 

The grand jury's interest in Stetler comes not from his current job as secretary of revenue but from his former role as chair of the House Democratic Campaign Committee. According to grand jury testimony, Stetler was advised to hire outside consultants to conduct research on candidates opposing Democrats but decided to continue having the work performed by House Democratic staffers.

Such letters are seen as the state equivalent of federal "target" letters, letting the recipient know that the grand jury is investigating them. Last month, similar letters preceded charges against former House Speaker John Perzel, R-Phila., and former Rep. Brett Feese, R-Lycoming. Click here for a story in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Another Luzerne County Judge and the Cost of Corruption.
Last week a third Luzerne County judge was forced from the bench after pleading guilty to federal charges of fraud and false tax filings. The state Supreme Court immediately suspended Judge Michael Toole. Click here for a report from the Scranton Times-Tribune.

Finally, the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader has its eye on the cost of all the corruption in Luzerne County, and not just the financial cost, which is in the millions. Read The high price of corruption and substitute "PA" every time you see "Luzerne County." 

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02
Dec

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-02

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02
Dec

Peduto’s Holiday Fete

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From Chris Potter:

You’ve probably heard of the “Anybody But Luke” crowd, right? Well, I can tell you where everybody who is anybody will be on the night of Dec. 3.

They’ll be hanging out with city councilor Bill Peduto.

Here’s the details on that party, from billpeduto.com:

Here is how you can show your support for Bill – and build a better Pittsburgh! We need you to help us to make this event even more special.
Please join us and bring your friends.

For more information or to RSVP, please call 412-414-1430 or email Mike Devanney at Mike.Devanney@gmail.com.

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01
Dec

Uptown Public Safety Meeting – Monday, Dec. 7

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Uptown Public Safety Meeting 
Monday, December 7, 2009
6-7 pm
Uptown Partners office, Suite 1000, 710 Fifth Ave

This meeting about safety and crime issues in Uptown will include:

  • Opportunity for fellowship with other Uptown community members and stakeholders;
  • Brainstorming about how to recruit more residents to become involved in Uptown Public Safety;
  • Presentations explaining common strategies used in other communities to successfully reduce crime.

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18
Nov

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-18

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