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State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129) has sent us a complete list of the legislation leaders chosen by the Pennsylvania State House Republican Caucus on Wednesday. Rep. Mike Turzai (R-28), currently House majority leader, was elected as the caucus’ speaker designee. The vote to determine the actual speaker of the House will be held before the … Continue reading “House GOP Leadership List For Pa”
This Off the Internet Trivia Quiz is courtesy of Marie Matinelli Six trivia questions to see how much history you really know. Be honest, it’s kinda fun and revealing. If you don’t know the answer make your best guess. Answer all the questions (no cheating) before looking at the answers. Who said it? 1. “We’re … Continue reading “Who Said It?”
Below is a statement sent by Rep. Steve Barrar regarding HB 1060 — the former SB1– which called for spending $2.4 billion in state spending on transportation projects will funded by an increase in the state gasoline tax along with hikes to various driver fees. The final House vote came Nov. 21 and was 113 … Continue reading “Steve Barrar Statement Concerning Gas Tax Hike”
Shad With Lemon Pepper — Tonight’s meal by Chef Bill featured a delicious broiled shad seasoned with lemon pepper and — the secret ingredient — Adolph’s tenderizer in lieu of salt. The sides were stewed tomatoes mixed with green peppers and onions, excellent fresh Italian bread brought from Brookside Bagels, and corn on the cob … Continue reading “Shad With Lemon Pepper — Tonight’s Meal”
Tonight’s meal by Chef Bill Sr. was a delicious grilled lamb chop with the secret being it’s tenderized with Adolph’s Meat Tenderizer, garlic powder and cracked black pepper before putting it to the flames. It was served with grilled eggplant — thank you Andrew; sauteed red peppers and cherry tomatos again cooked over the grill … Continue reading “Tonight’s Meal”
The Delaware County Daily Times has joined the crusade to reform Pennsylvania’s oppressive property tax system which basically strips shelter from the widows and the out-of-luck so gym teachers and assistant-to-assistant school administrators can get six-figure-plus in annual compensation. No kudos though. An editorial in today’s, Aug. 5, edition praised SB 1400, which would give school … Continue reading “Delco Times Lamely Joins Crusade Against Home Tax”
Joseph Barrett died Sunday, June 17. He was 90. Mr. Barrett was an award winning police reporter for 27 years for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin and one of the first reporters hired by the respected weekly County Press. Despite his journalistic achievements which included a Keystone Award from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association in spot … Continue reading “Joe Barrett, Newsman, Soldier”
Silver Lining In Debt Deal –Politico’s Jennifer Haberkorn reported Aug. 3 that the legislation signed Aug. 2 by President Obama that allows the United State’s to raise its debt limit to $16.7 trillion endangers key parts of ObamaCare. Among the things that could be cut are: The hiring of government-paid workers to distribute pamphlets at community … Continue reading “Silver Lining In Debt Deal”