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Saturday, June 30, 2012

A united Cyprus by end of its presidency?

A united Cyprus by end of its presidency? - Cyprus Mail

Pa. Students At Worst Academic Schools 5 Times More Likely To Suffer Violence

And yet we continue to spend billions of dollars every year on a failed public education system while Big Labor blocks reform.

STUDY: Pennsylvania Students At Worst Academic Schools 5 Times More Likely To Suffer Violence « CBS Philly

Gov. Christie Vetoes Planned Parenthood Funding Again

Kudos to NJ Gov. Chris Christie for refusing to send taxpayer dollars to abortion-on-demand Planned Parenthood.

Chris Christie Vetoes Planned Parenthood Funding Again | LifeNews.com

Just A Tax


PA House Approves Quigley Plan to Study Property Tax Reform

In the flurry of last-minute activity, the PA House approved State Rep. Tom Quigley's resolution calling for the  creation of commission to study property tax reform. It's not the same as approving HB 1776, but at least it keeps the issue alive in Harrisburg.

PA State Rep. Tom Quigley - House Approves Quigley Plan to Study Property Tax Solution

Five reasons your doctor hates Obamacare

Five reasons your doctor hates Obamacare

Unintended consequences of the ObamaCare tax

Unintended consequences of the ObamaCare tax | Conservative News, Views & Books

State Rep. Jim Cox: Bill Naming Road in Honor of Deputy Pagerly Signed into Law

State Rep. Jim Cox - Cox Bill Naming Road in Honor of Deputy Pagerly Signed into Law

Chief Justice Roberts: It's Not A Tax, It Is A Tax; It's Law, But It's Not 'Unlawful' to Break It

Chief Justice Roberts: It's Not A Tax, It Is A Tax; It's Law, But It's Not 'Unlawful' to Break It | CNSNews.com

View Photo Gallery of Conservative Celebrities

Conservative Celebrities « Photo Galleries « CBS Philly

Top 10 Obama power grabs

Top 10 Obama power grabs

Obama to Middle Class: Screw You!

Hillary Clinton: Shame On You Barack Obama

Food Stamp Nation holds dependency parties

Food Stamp Nation holds dependency parties | Conservative News, Views & Books

6 big ideas for Obamacare repeal and replace

6 big ideas for Obamacare repeal and replace

Opinion: Voter IDs here to stay to ensure honest elections

Voter IDs here to stay (6/30/12)

Weekly GOP Address: Obamacare Must Be Repealed

Photo gives away liberal bias in newspaper

The ultra-liberal Reading Eagle has a story in its Saturday edition about a rally sponsored by a left-wing activist group called Keystone Progress. The news value of the "protest" is questionable. The newspaper ignores many rallies by conservative groups, but it's the photo next to the article that drew my attention. 

The article says 40 people attended the rally. But the photo next to the story shows 1 woman holding a sign and part of a second woman standing near her. If you're going to take a photo of a rally, wouldn't you want to include as many people in it? Especially when only 40 people show up. Either the reporter wrote the story from a press release issued by the left-wing activists or the reporter can't count.
 
Dozens rally in Reading support of health care ruling

Corbett budget plan retains school funding levels

What was all that huffing and puffing all about? Unions and special interest groups have been screeching for months about education cuts in Gov. Tom Corbett's budget. But when all is said and done, there were no cuts. The far left loses even more credibility.

Budget plan retains school funding levels

Friday, June 29, 2012

Obama Is A Big Fat Liar

White House Memo Urges Allies to Mislead on Obamacare Tax

White House Memo Urges Allies to Mislead on Obamacare Tax | CNSNews.com

Gov. Corbett Signs 4 Bills Into Law

Governor Corbett Signs Four Bills into Law

Columnist: Obamacare just another job-killing tax bill

Gil Spencer: Obamacare just another job-killing tax bill - delcotimes.com

Absolutely not a Tax Increase

Columnists: Obama auto deal was really a $26 billion bailout for unions

James Sherk and Todd Zywicki / Auto deal was really a $26 billion bailout for unions - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Commentary

George Will: Conservatives should cheer Obamacare ruling

George Will / Conservatives should cheer health ruling - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Commentary

Ultra-rich liberal Nancy Pelosi doesn't have to worry about Obamacare taxes

Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), 2010 | Personal Finance Disclosure | OpenSecrets

Obamacare Strangles Freedom, The Supreme Court Yawns

Obamacare Strangles Freedom, The Supreme Court Yawns

Most Arrogant Man in the World

NewsBusted 6/29/12

Obama speaks with forked tongue

White House stands by position that health law mandate isn't a tax - The Hill's Healthwatch

Editorial: Supreme Court sophistry to uphold ObamaCare law

Supreme Court upholds ObamaCare law — Editorial - NYPOST.com

Americans renouncing US citizenship to avoid stiff tax bills

Americans renouncing US citizenship to avoid stiff tax bills - NYPOST.com

Sharon Stone See-Through Outfit


She's 54 and her days as a Hollywood leading lady are long past, but there's something about Sharon Stone that still turns heads, especially when she shows up at a public event wearing this see-through sheer outfit. Did she look in the mirror before leaving her hotel room or is this a desperate plea for attention from an actress 20 years past her prime?

Ann Coulter's warning against Roberts went unheeded

PICKET: Ann Coulter's warning against Roberts went unheeded

House could arrest Holder with inherent contempt power

House could arrest Holder with inherent contempt power - Washington Times

A Split Decision: Ripping Up the Constitution


Analysis: Ruling adds hundreds of billions to healthcare law costs

Analysis: Ruling adds hundreds of billions to healthcare law costs - The Hill's Healthwatch

Obamatax on the middle class

Two-Thirds of Americans Think Obama Better Suited to Handle Alien Invasion Than Romney

Two-Thirds of Americans Think Barack Obama Is Better Suited to Handle an Alien Invasion Than Mitt Romney

PA Energy Alliance Applauds Lawmakers For Support Of House Resolution On Used Nuclear Fuel

PA Energy Alliance Applauds Rep. Godshall And Other Lawmakers For Unanimous Support Of House Resolution On Used Nuclear Fuel

PA University Leaders Thank Gov. Corbett for Restored Education Funding

University Leaders Thank Governor Corbett for Restored Education Funding

Editorial: Elected Pa. tax collectors are a throwback to 18th century

Elected tax collectors are a throwback to 18th century (6/27/12)

Repeal and Replace ... both Obama and Obamacare.

The silver lining? Now Obama owns his tax hikes

HURT: The silver lining? Now Obama owns his tax hikes - Washington Times

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Stop The Presses! Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses All-Democratic Slate

Who could have predicted this one?

Big Labor is backing EVERY Democratic candidate for Congress from Pennsylvania this November as well as the three Democratic candidates seeking statewide races and all 13 Democrats seeking state Senate seats.

Before you get too flustered, there's only 5 Democratic members of the House of Representatives left in Pennsylvania after the shellacking the Dems took in 2010. And then there's Obama lapdog Bob Casey Jr. seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate. His opponent, Tom Smith, is a former Democrat, but I guess he wasn't liberal enough for the union endorsement.

There's a handful of Republican state House members on the AFL-CIO endorsement list, but there's more than 200 open House seats and I suspect most of the Republicans who are receiving Big Labor's backing are running unopposed. If they're not running unopposed, what does that say about their Democratic opponents?

Check out the full list of endorsements below:

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorsements in November General Election

How to Repeal and Replace: From a Tax to Tax Credits

How to Repeal and Replace: From a Tax to Tax Credits — The American Magazine

Obamacare includes 21 tax hikes

Republicans: Ruling focuses election on Obama's health care tax - Washington Times

Day One, Job One: #FullRepeal

Doctors' Group: Supreme Court Decision Supports Lies, Corruption

Supreme Court Decision Supports Lies, Corruption, States Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

Richard Viguerie: Supreme Court Changes Tea Party 2010 Wave into Typhoon in 2012

Richard Viguerie: Supreme Court Changes Tea Party 2010 Wave into Typhoon in 2012

In 255-67 vote, House places Holder in contempt of Congress

In 255-67 vote, House places Holder in contempt of Congress - The Hill's Floor Action

Rep. Cantor: House Will Vote To Repeal ObamaCare On July 11

Doctors: Obamacare Ruling a Disaster in Slow Motion

Doctors: SCOTUS Ruling a Disaster in Slow Motion; Doctors Will Bail & Patients Will Lose, Says DPMA

Gov. Corbett: Obamacare raises health care costs for families, employers and PA

 
   
    Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Comments on U.S. Supreme Court Healthcare Decision (via PR Newswire)
   

       HARRISBURG, Pa., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today said he was disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the federal healthcare law, known as Obamacare, but said he will work hard to limit the law's negative impact on Pennsylvanians. Corbett, when he…
   

 

 

PennDOT, Police to Partner for Independence Day DUI Enforcement

PennDOT, Police to Partner for Independence Day DUI Enforcement

Former PA Democratic legislative official guilty of corruption

Former head of House Democratic Campaign Committee found guilty of corruption

Columnist: The Power to Tax is the Power to Destroy

The Power to Tax is the Power to Destroy

Philly Catholic archdiocese to sell $6M N.J. beach house

Philly archdiocese to sell large N.J. beach house

Obama's Notion of Transparency


Democrats Afraid to Be Seen with Obama?

Democrats Afraid to Be Seen with Obama?

Turns Out Obama Raised Everybody’s Taxes

Cue the Tea Party: Obama Raised Everybody’s Taxes

So Much For Obama's Pledge On Taxes

Obamacare mandate ruled a tax despite Obama denials

Obama promised not to raise taxes on the middle class, but Obamacare is a $1.7 trillion tax increase on the middle class. How can anyone support a habitual liar?

Obamacare mandate ruled a tax

Sunday, June 24, 2012

6 disillusioning facts about the church

6 disillusioning facts about the church | ChurchCentral.com

Romney’s Hispanic Outreach Ad

361,000 Visitors To Tony Phyrillas On Politics

My site counter has recorded 461,000 page views from 361,000 unique visitors. Thanks for checking out the blog ... and come back again.

Beach Boys: They get around

George Will puts politics aside and gives tribute to The Beach Boys in his latest column.

Beach Boys: They get around

65 Outrageous Lies by President Obama

Rep. Pitts: American people deserve answers on Fast and Furious

American people deserve answers

Pa. teachers could be rated based on test scores

Pa. teachers could be rated based on test scores; groups say move is unfair

Retiree health care costs a hidden $17B pension bomb for Pa.

Retiree health care costs are a hidden $17B pension bomb for Pa.

Rep. Issa Confirms 200 Mexicans Killed by Fast and Furious Weapons

Issa Confirms 200 Mexicans Killed by Fast and Furious Weapons

Top 10 labor union woes

Top 10 labor union woes

Weekly Republican Address: Obamacare Has Made Things Worse

Friday, June 22, 2012

Men's Health Announces 'America's Vainest Cities'

Men's Health Announces "America's Vainest Cities"

Nat Hentoff: Obama gives a lift to al Qaeda

Obama gives a lift to al Qaeda

Warren Buffett likes community newspapers

Buffett adds Waco to growing paper network - Omaha.com

Network Evening Newscasts Give Only 30 Seconds to Fast and Furious

Move Along: Network Evening Newscasts Give Only 30 Seconds to Fast and Furious | NewsBusters.org

Bill O'Reilly Slams MSNBC's Sneaky Editing of Romney Wawa Clip

Bill O'Reilly Slams MSNBC's Sneaky Editing of Romney Wawa Clip | NewsBusters.org

Romney Knocks Obama On Broken Promises to Latinos

Gov. Corbett Signs 6 Bills Into Law

Governor Corbett Signs Six Senate Bills

Poll: Views shift little after Obama backs gay marriage

Obama tried pandering to women ... with little success.

Obama tried pandering to gays ... with little success.

Obama tried pandering to Latinos ... with little success.

What gimmick will he try next to avoid talking about his failed presidency?

Views shift little after Obama backs gay marriage

Thorns to Ed Rendell for harassing Mitt Romney

From the editorial page of The Pottstown Mercury:
THORNS to former Gov. Ed Rendell for leading a busload of Democratic political activists in a protest rally last weekend at a Wawa in Quakertown where Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was planning to stop on a bus tour of Pennsylvania. Romney then changed his route and stopped at another Wawa. We think a high-profile politician like Rendell would have better things to do with his time than chasing bus tours of opposing candidates. Why not work within the system to effect positive change in Pennsylvania? Or, stick with sports commentary.  
Thorns to Ed Rendell; roses to Tom Quigley

Selective Editing By Liberals


Thursday, June 21, 2012

West Chester teachers seek 18% pay hike

The union representing teachers in the West Chester Area School District in Chester County, Pa., wants an 18.3 percent increase in salaries for its members over the next three years.

The union is also asking for expanded health care benefits, additional pay for meetings and a reduction of two work days, according to The West Chester Daily Local News. The union also wants to limit teacher transfers and have limitations on on-line course development and delivery, the newspaper says.

And of course, the obligatory boilerplate comment from the union president about how it's all for the kids: "We are proud of our teachers whose top priority is to provide the best quality education to all students within the West Chester Area School District, which was recently recognized as having some of the top high schools in the country."

What world are these union members living in?

Do they read newspapers? Have they ever heard of Wisconsin?

The school board is offering a combined 9.75 percent in pay hikes over three years, which is more reasonable ... and a lot more generous than what workers in the private sector can expect to see.


West Chester teachers and school board far apart on new contract

Gov. Corbett: Petrochemical Complex Could Bring 20,000 Jobs to PA

Governor Tom Corbett Highlights Potential for Jobs, Economic Growth from Building Petrochemical Industry in PA

Liberal hypocrisy on full display

Richard Milhous Obama


Poll: Romney closes in on Obama, economic angst up

Poll: Romney closes in on Obama, economic angst up

Death Row Inmate Writes Taunting Letter About Life of Leisure

Death Row Inmate Writes Taunting Letter About Life of Leisure - ABC News

Obama's Blunders: The Arrogance of ObamaCare

State-by-State Ranking of Car Repair Costs

CarMD Reveals State-by-State Ranking of Car Repair Costs; Motorists in Wyoming Paid Most, Indiana Drivers Paid Least for Repairs

Professor: Convicted Killers Often Live a Life of Leisure

Convicted Killers Often Live a Life of Leisure, Professor Says - ABC News

Don't Look Down


How Washington spends your money

D.C. Decoder 101: How Washington spends your money

Obama's red ink problem spreads to his campaign

Blog: Obama's red ink problem spreads to his campaign

Romney tells Hispanic group Obama takes them for granted

Romney tells Hispanic group Obama takes them for granted - TheHill.com

Fundraising goes viral for victim of school bus taunting

Fundraising goes viral for victim of school bus taunting – USATODAY.com

What is executive privilege?

Executive privilege is never mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. It's a power presidents have given themselves.

What is executive privilege?

Byron York: Obama suffers amnesia

Obama suffers amnesia about first year as president

Insiders: High court will strike down Obamacare

Insiders: High court will strike Obama health care mandate

Rielle Hunter: 'Woman who fell in love with a married man'



In case anyone cares, Rielle Hunter has a new book about her affair with John Edwards.

Look for it soon at the discount bin at your local dollar store.

Rielle Hunter: 'Woman who fell in love'

Pa. Democrat to skip convention to avoid Obama

Pa. Democrat to skip convention

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Gun ownership up, crime down

Bad news for the far-left, anti-gun crowd: FBI statistics show serious crime has declined in the U.S. at the same time gun ownership has increased.

MILLER: Gun ownership up, crime down - Washington Times

It’s Not a Welfare State, It’s a Special Interest State

It’s Not a Welfare State, It’s a Special Interest State — The American Magazine

New Book: 'Hostile Takeover'

Hostile Takeover: How Citizen Activists Will Restore Constitutionally Limited Government from the Ground Up

The Big Downgrade: Federal Reserve slashes 2012 economic forecast

The Big Downgrade: Federal Reserve slashes 2012 economic forecast

What Liberals Don't Understand About Government and Our Founding Fathers

Matt Patterson: What Liberals Don't Understand About Government and Our Founding Fathers | Competitive Enterprise Institute

Status Quo Wins Again in Pennsylvania


NEWS ITEM: Opposition by labor unions and special interest groups derails plan to end Pennsylvania's government liquor monopoly.

Bill Maher Calls GOP 'Party of the Apes' As He Attacks Black Congressman

Bill Maher Calls GOP 'Party of the Apes' As He Attacks Allen West | NewsBusters.org

Another Obama 'Recovery Summer' Is Here

Congressional Panel Votes to Hold Eric Holder in Contempt

The vote was 23-17 with every Democratic on the committee voting no.

Oversight Panel Votes to Hold Eric Holder in Contempt: Roll Call News

If We Took the Constitution Seriously, Obama Would Be Impeached

Columnist Michael Filozof: If We Took the Constitution Seriously, Obama Would Be Impeached

Discontent with Obama in coal country grows

Democrats in Pennsylvania and West Virginia are heading for the hills rather than attend the Democratic National Convention and be seen anywhere in the vicinity of Barack Obama.

Discontent with Obama in coal country grows - The Hill's Ballot Box

Obama criticized Bush for trying to 'hide' behind executive privilege

That was then, this is now ...

Obama criticized Bush administration for trying to 'hide' behind executive privilege - TheHill.com

Do Political Differences Reflect in Wireless Usage?

Do Political Differences Reflect in Wireless Usage?

U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rate at Historic Low

U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rate at Historic Low

6 face prostitution charges at hotels near Philadelphia International Airport

Six face charges in crackdown on prostitution at Tinicum airport hotels - delcotimes.com

PA National Guard to Host Hiring Expo for Service Members, Veterans

PA National Guard to Host Hiring Expo for Service Members, Veterans

Who needs Congress?


Pennsylvania Gov. Corbett Announces Confirmations, Nominations

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Confirmations, Nominations

Auditor General : Fixing PA's Charter School Formula Could Save $365M

Auditor General Jack Wagner Says Fixing PA's Charter School Formula Could Save $365 Million a Year in Taxpayer Money

Teacher who denounced criticism of Obama keeps job

Teacher who denounced criticism of Obama keeps job

Flashback: Obama calls on Bush AG to step down

Obama team: 'Fast and Furious' documents are privileged

The coverup continues. This is Obama's Watergate, so where is the liberal media?

Obama team: 'Fast and Furious' documents are privileged

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Ann Romney needles Obamas for frequent vacations

Ann Romney needles Obamas for trips - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Obama, Messiah No More

Obama, Messiah No More

More of the same


Obama Admin Claims Less Use of Limos

After last year's scathing report showing the use of government-owned limos skyrocketed under the Obama administration, the very same administration changes the definition of limos. The result? Fewer limos this year. Very Orwellian of President Obama and his regime.

Report: Federal government claims to own fewer limos

Sorry, Nancy Pelosi: Dem hopes dim for recapturing House

Dem hopes dim for recapturing House - TheHill.com

Voters Sour on Obama

Voters Sour on Obama

Annual Report: How Hot is Vehicle Theft in Your Area?

Hot Spots: NICB’s Annual Report on Vehicle Theft How Hot is Vehicle Theft in Your Area?

Gov. Corbett Highlights Goals of Justice Reinvestment Initiative

Governor Corbett Highlights Goals of Justice Reinvestment Initiative

Democrats Pay 'Protesters' To Heckle Romney

Don't you just love liberal hypocrisy? Obama is complaining about hecklers at his campaign stops but now we have confirmation that Democrats are paying people to heckle Romney at his campaign stops.

Democrats Pay 'Protesters' To Heckle Romney | Red Dog Report

Senor Obama


Pennsylvania Reminds Dog Owners of License Requirement

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Reminds Dog Owners of License Requirement

Newspaper: Back to the drawing board for Pa. property tax reform

Cox, co-sponsors should go back to the drawing board (6/18/12)

Obama-backer Bill Maher: GOP is the 'Party of the Apes'

Maher: GOP is the 'Party of the Apes' - William Bergstrom - POLITICO.com

MSNBC mischaracterizes Romney remarks

The corrupt liberal media is so desperate to get Obama re-elected, they are now making fake video clips to try to discredit Mitt Romney.

MSNBC mischaracterizes Romney remarks

Dollar General Distribution Center to Locate in Berks County, Create 500 New Jobs

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Dollar General Distribution Center to Locate in Berks County, Create 500 New Jobs

Sen. Bob Mensch stresses need for Pa. property tax reform

Sen. Mensch stresses need for Pa. property tax reform

New York-Boston Rivalry


Ron Paul still raising big bucks

Ron Paul still raising big bucks

Grim job prospects could scar college graduates

 Young voters who put Obama in the White House in 2008 continue to suffer from his failed economic policies.

Grim job prospects could scar today's college graduates – USATODAY.com

Columnist: The poorer middle class under Obama

GHEI: The poorer middle class - Washington Times

3 Leading W. Va. Dems Not Attending Obama Convention

Three Leading W. Va. Dems Not Attending Party Convention; Will the News Get Wide Coverage? | NewsBusters.org

Obama plays 100th round of golf as president

Obama plays 100th round of golf as president

Hollywood's Greatest Creation of Our Time: Barack Obama

Big-name W.Va. Democrats to skip Obama nominating convention

W.Va. Democrats to skip convention

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: Time for Turkey to leave Cyprus in peace

An excellent op-ed by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., about the long-running and illegal military occupation of Cyprus by Turkey.


Time for Turkey to leave Cyprus in peace - Washington Times

John Kerry to play Mitt Romney during Obama's debate prep


"I'm John Kerry and I am reporting for duty!"

Kerry to play Romney during Obama's debate prep

Monday, June 18, 2012

Live by the property tax, die by the property tax

Opponents of efforts to reform Pennsylvania's antiquated school property tax system are running out of excuses.

Holding a gun to property owners' heads to force them to pay property taxes may work ... until the economy sours, which it has for the past 5 years, and then the property owners seek relief from the courts.

From a story by Michael Rellahan of the West Chester Daily Local News:
WEST CHESTER – Chester County Common Pleas Senior Judge Thomas Gavin has ruled in favor of the Exton Square Mall in its appeal of its 2010-2011 property tax assessment, meaning a possible long-term loss of revenue for the West Chester Area School District, among others, which had argued against the appeal.

Gavin, in a ruling made Friday, agreed with the mall’s real estate appraiser that the assessed value of the 39-year-old regional mall was $52.6 million, far below either the Chester County Board of Assessment’s value of $62.5 million and the school district’s expert’s calculation of $62.3 million.
So where is the West Chester School District going to make up the lost tax revenues?

Eliminating school property taxes and substituting a combination of sales taxes/income taxes is the only way to fund public education.

That's why it's distressing that Pennsylvania legislators have tabled House Bill 1776.

Two-Thirds of Americans Americans Aged 48-60 Expect to Work Beyond Age 65

Americans Aged 48-60 Feel Financial Crunch; Two-Thirds Expect to Work Beyond Age 65

Gov. Walker: Lessons Learned From Recall Election


   
    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker finds lessons in recall fight (via The Christian Science Monitor)
   

       Earlier this month, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) became the first US governor to keep his seat in a recall election. The battle was triggered by Governor Walker's efforts to restrict public workers' collective bargaining rights, and his victory has made him a star in Republican circles. He was…
   

 

 

Columnist: Mike McQueary is still as clueless as ever

SPENCER: McQueary is still as clueless as ever - delcotimes.com

Roll Call Politics: Gerlach House Seat Out of Reach for Democrats

The White Whales Live Another Day : Roll Call Politics

The Son of Greece

To see more cartoons by A.F. Branco, click here.

Obama plays 100th round of golf as president

The private sector may not be doing fine, but Obama's golf game sure is coming along.

Obama plays 100th round of golf as president

What A Shocker! Sandra Fluke Endorses Obama

Any truth to the rumor Ms. Fluke is in line to be the next Secretary of Contraception if Obama is re-elected to a second term?

What A Shocker! Sandra Fluke Endorses Obama

Doing 'Fine'


Census Bureau: Household Net Worth Declines By 35%

Feeling a little poorer these days? You're not imagining things. A new report by the Census Bureau says the net worth of U.S. households declined by 35 percent between 2005 and 2010. And before Barack Obama blames it all on George W. Bush, keep in mind he was president in 2009 and 2010. And Democrats controlled both chambers of Congress in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. median household net worth declined 35 percent between 2005 and 2010, from $102,844 to $66,740 (in 2010 constant dollars), according to a set of detailed tables released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. However, excluding home equity, median household net worth increased by 8 percent between 2009 and 2010, from $13,859 to $15,000.




   
    New Census Bureau Estimates from 2005 to 2010 Show Changes in Household Net Worth (via PR Newswire)
   

       WASHINGTON, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. median household net worth declined 35 percent between 2005 and 2010, from $102,844 to $66,740 (in 2010 constant dollars), according to a set of detailed tables released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. However, excluding home equity, median…
   

 

 

Looking backward: The nostalgia economics of Barack Obama

Looking backward: The nostalgia economics of Barack Obama

Romney predicts he’ll win Wisconsin

Romney predicts he’ll win Wisconsin

15th Annual Wacky Warning Labels Contest: 2012 Winners

15th Annual Wacky Warning Labels Contest: 2012 Winners Selected!

Ending Pa.'s liquor monopoly

Another errant attempt at ending Pa.'s liquor monopoly

Number of Police Pursuits in Pennsylvania Rose Slightly in 2011

Number of Police Pursuits in Pennsylvania Rose Slightly in 2011

Do-Nothing Congress


Pennsylvania Prosecutes 10 for Welfare Fraud

Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General Announces May 2012 Welfare Fraud Adjudications

40 years later, still vivid memories of Agnes

40 years later, still vivid memories of Agnes

Pennsylvania to Implement New Law Licensing Abortion Facilities

Pennsylvania Department of Health to Implement New Law Licensing Abortion Facilities in Pennsylvania

New Romney Ad: Our Time

21 traffic deaths in Berks County so far in 2012

Twenty-one traffic deaths in Berks County so far in 2012 - bctv.org - News for Berks County and Reading, Pa: Safety

Friday, June 15, 2012

Gov. Corbett Announces Confirmations, Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Confirmations, Appointments

Editorial: Obama's Naked Pandering To Illegals

Investor's Business Daily:
In his most brazen act of pandering to date, President Obama has dangled de facto amnesty to 800,000 illegal immigrants in a shameless bid to win Latino votes. This is pure banana-republic electoral politics.
Read the full editorial, "Obama's Naked Pandering To Illegals," at the newspaper's website.

Who Is Neil Munro and Why Is He Interrupting the President?

Kudos to reporter Neil Munro of The Daily Caller for this brave question to Obama: "Why’d you favor foreigners over Americans?"

Who Is Neil Munro and Why Is He Interrupting the President? - Politics - The Atlantic Wire

Video: NewsBusted 6/15/12

The Day The Democrats Took Over Congress

The current economic collapse can be traced back to the day Democrats took control of Congress in 2007.

The Day The Democrats Took Over Senate and House D.....

AP Debuts New Halo

Obama 'Major Address' Panned by Fans in the Press; AP Barely Musters Eight Paragraphs, But Debuts New Halo | NewsBusters.org

PA State Rep. Warren Kampf introduces pension reform bills

Rep. Warren Kampf introduces two pension reform bills

Gerlach, Meehan continue fight against medical device tax

Gerlach, Meehan continue fight against medical device tax

John Stossel: ObamaCare is not the way to go to improve the nation's health care

ObamaCare is not the way to go to improve the nation's health care

Memorable Presidential Lines


Opinion: Stunned by Obama's 'doing fine' statements

Stunned by President Obama's statements

A desperate act of self-promotion?

Police: Hitchhiker writing book on kindness shot himself

Obama: Immunity to 800,000 illegal immigrants 'the right thing to do'

Obama: Immunity to certain immigrants ‘the right thing to do’ - Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Corbett to campaign with Romney in Pa.

Gov. Corbett to campaign with Romney in Pa.

PA Protects Nearly 2,400 Acres of Prime Farmland

Preservation Board Protects Nearly 2,400 Acres of Prime PA Farmland

More White House Leaks


Chicago hedge fund manager switches support to Romney

Chicago hedge fund manager switches from 2008 Obama fan to Romney backer - Chicago Sun-Times

Pennsylvania Republicans: Obama's EPA Declared War on Coal

Pennsylvania Republicans say EPA Declared War on Coal

Newspaper blasts Pa. lawmakers who blocked property tax reform

From the Editorial Page of The Pottstown Mercury:
THORNS to the legislators who voted against moving House Bill 1776 out of committee. This property tax reform measure died without even getting to the full state House of Representatives for review. Legislators who voted against moving the bill forward were: Democrats Kevin Boyle, Tim Briggs, Margo Davidson, Madeleine Dean, and Republicans Kerry Benninghoff, Gordon Delinger, G. Dunbar, Eli Evankovich, Fred Keller, Duane Milne, Michael Peifer, Kathy Rapp, and Mario Scavello. 
Voters should send these 13 lawmakers a message in November.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Mulligan

Breaking News? CNN Listens to Sandra Fluke Explain Why She's Voting for Obama

Breaking News? CNN Listens to Sandra Fluke Explain Why She's Voting for Obama | NewsBusters.org

Today's Highlights (and a lowlight) in History

On this day in history:

* In 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.

* In 1943, the Supreme Court, in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, ruled that children in public schools could not be forced to salute the flag of the United States.

 * In 1954, the words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance.

Looks Like A One-Term Proposition

Harrisburg Media Go Big For Sandusky Trial

Harrisburg Media Go Big For Sandusky Trial

Legislators at the pension trough

Legislators at the pension trough

The $51.71-an-hour temporary government job

The $51.71-an-hour temporary government job

Ed Rendell isn't sure Obama will win

Prominent Democrat isn't sure Obama will win

Bill Clinton's words could haunt Obama today

Bill Clinton's words could haunt Obama today

George H.W. Bush gets his own documentary

George H.W. Bush gets his own documentary

Senator Casey has Barack Obama's Back

Columnist: Pennsylvania has too many school districts

Here's a quick way to save a few million dollars. Trip the 500 school superintendents in Pennsylvania making between $100,000 and $200,000 a year down to about 40.


Columnist Paul Golias: We don't need 500 school systems. The administrative overkill is phenomenal. Luzerne County could function well as one school district. Public education in Pennsylvania likely could work with 40 districts. Smaller, rural-type counties could be tied together.


Trim down number of school districts - News - Citizens Voice

Newspaper: Paterno's will is a public matter

Penn State and the Paterno family fought for years to keep his taxpayer-paid salary a secret until courts ruled it was a matter of public record.

I don't understand why Paterno's will is being kept private. It's also a public document, especially since the Paterno estate is receiving more than $12 million in a pension settlement with Penn State University.

Paterno's will is a public matter - Opinion - Citizens Voice

PA Cyber Charter School graduates nearly 1,300

PA Cyber Charter School graduates nearly 1,300

Pennsylvania Urges Public to Report Elder Abuse, Neglect

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Urges Public to Report Elder Abuse, Neglect

Flag Day: Praying for the Welfare of Our Land


Flag Day: Praying for the Welfare of Our Land

Flag Day: Honor stars and stripes as symbol of national pride

Flag Day: Honor stars and stripes as symbol of national pride

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Don Rickles' Obama joke to be cut from telecast

When it involves a joke at Obama's expense, liberals have no problem with censorship.

Rickles' Obama joke to be cut from telecast

Iran Persecutes Christians

From The Weekly Standard: So far, major media outlets have ignored the closures of the Iranian churches. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran noted that the regime had shut down the Assembly Church in the southern city of Ahvaz on December 23, 2011, two days before Christmas.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Cracks Down on Christians

State Rep. Warren Kampf Introduces Pension Reform Legislation

WashPost A1 Story on Collapsing Net Worth Missing One Word: 'Obama'

WashPost Front-Pager on Collapsing Net Worth Missing One Word: 'Obama' | NewsBusters.org

Deadliest Driving Days for Teens

The start of summer — the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day  — marks the beginning of the "100 Deadliest Days for Teens." Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, and more teens are killed on the road during summer than any other time of year.

Deadliest Driving Days for Teens: What Parents Can Do

Survey: 4 of 5 Experts Say Financial Abuse Of Elderly Is Getting Worse

Survey: More Than 4 Out Of 5 Experts Say Financial Abuse Of Elderly Is Getting Worse

Taser Death Case Filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PA

Taser Death Case Filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PA

Obama's Nose Keeps Growing


Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett Signs 11 Bills Into Law

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Legislation

Pennsylvania Historical Markers Now Accessible on Smartphones

Pennsylvania Historical Markers Now Accessible on Smartphones

Dem pollsters: Obama may face 'impossible headwind'

Dem pollsters: Obama may face 'impossible headwind'

Woman sues Phillie Phanatic for throwing her into NJ pool

A lawsuit claims the Phillie Phanatic mascot engaged in "intentional, willful, outrageous, reckless and wanton conduct" by pushing a woman into a swimming pool.

Will the jurors be able to keep a straight face with this case? Will the Phanatic sit in the defendant's chair in costume? This is what Court TV was made for.

Woman suing Phillie Phanatic for throwing her into Avalon pool - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Cape May County News

How Badly Has Obama Alienated the Middle Class?

How Badly Has Obama Alienated the Middle Class?

Obama's Plea for Mulligan Won't Work


Jonathan Tobin: President’s Plea for Mulligan Won’t Work

The Dirty Dozen + 1 who killed property tax reform

Here are the 13 state representatives who blocked a bill to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania:

Rep. Kevin Boyle (D) - 717-783-4944
Rep. Tim Briggs (D) - 717-705-7011
Rep. Margo Davidson (D) - 717-783-4907
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D) - 717-783-7619
Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R- Chairman) - 717-783-1918
Rep. Gordon Delinger (R ) - 717-787-3531
Rep. G. Dunbar (R ) - 717-260-6132
Rep. Eli Evankovich (R ) - 717-260-6129
Rep. Fred Keller (R ) - 717-787-3443
Rep. Duane Milne (R ) - 717-787-8579
Rep. Michael Peifer (R ) - 717-783-2037
Rep. Kathy Rapp (R ) - 717-787-1367
Rep. Mario Scavello (R ) - 717-787-7732

Proponents of Pa. property tax elimination vow to fight on

House panel tables property tax bill

North Dakota voters decide not to eliminate property taxes

North Dakota voters decide not to eliminate property taxes

HBO Documentary Films: '41' Trailer

Pennsylvania Explores Privatizing Lottery

Pennsylvania Takes Next Steps in Exploring Initiative to Maximize Pennsylvania Lottery Funding for Senior Programs

Property Tax Independence Act falls short of action

Pennsylvania voters must demand more from their elected officials. From an editorial in The Pottstown Mercury: What's lacking is for legislative leadership and Gov. Tom Corbett to champion the cause.  Until that happens, property tax reform will remain a case of all talk and no action.

Read the full editorial at the link below:

Property Tax Independence Act falls short of action

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Obama’s second-term agenda

John Hayward on why Obama is not talking about his plans for a second term:
Nervous voters watching the American economy teeter on the brink of a double-dip recession might wonder what, precisely, Barack Obama plans to do in his prospective second term. It’s interesting that the Obama campaign has spent very little time talking about this.  Almost all of their efforts have been attacks on Mitt Romney.  First they criticized his dog transportation policies from the 1980s.  Then they declared war on stay-at-home moms like Ann Romney, portraying them as out-of-touch Rapunzels who don’t understand life in the brutal Obama economy well enough to offer informed opinions about anything.
Obama’s second-term agenda | | Conservative News, Views & Books

President Reagan's Address at the Brandenburg Gate

Corbett signs bill to repay jobless benefits debt

Pennsylvania taxpayers will borrow $4 billion to repay the federal government for unemployment compensation. Unlike the feds, states pay their debt. And Obama has the nerve to call jobless benefits a stimulus? The economy will come back when Obama joins the unemployment line.

Corbett signs bill to repay jobless benefits debt

Obama's formula for more economic growth? More government

The first rule of holes: When you're in a hole, stop digging. Obama has been digging a deeper hole for the past four years.

Obama's formula for more economic growth? More government

HBO documentary goes deep on Bush '41'

HBO documentary goes deep on Bush 41 - Patrick Gavin - POLITICO.com

Why Do We Elect People Who So Clearly Lack Character?

Why Do We Elect People Who So Clearly Lack Character?

Worst. Bailout. Ever.

Worst. Bailout. Ever.

How much money can Obama spend in 30 seconds?

Obama Amnesia

Forget 'Forward' - Obama has a new campaign slogan: 'Amnesia' - as in forget about Obamacare that crippled hiring and increased health care costs and forget about the failed $1 trillion stimulus that didn't create jobs but rewarded Obama's Big Labor pals.
 
Obama doesn't emphasize issues he fought hard for during first term

American family net worth hits lowest level in 20 years

American family net worth hits lowest level in 20 years

How Obama can really help the public sector

How Obama can really help the public sector

Do you remember Hurricane Agnes?

The 40th anniversary is coming up. The Pottstown Mercury is looking for photos of one of the worst natural disasters to ever hit Pennsylvania.
 
Do you remember Hurricane Agnes?

Pa. lawmakers scuttle property tax reform bill

Let's hope the thousands of citizen activists who have been pushing for the elimination of school property taxes in Pennsylvania will work to defeat the 13 incumbent state legislators who blocked House Bill 1776.

Pa. lawmakers scuttle property tax reform bill

Ray Bradbury's conservative mind

Ray Bradbury's conservative mind

Columnist: President Obama, spender in chief

President Obama, spender in chief

Miles Davis and Edith Piaf Stamps on Sale Today


Miles Davis and Edith Piaf Stamps on Sale Today

NewsBusted 6/12/12

Opinion: Pennsylvania's outdated wiretap law hampers police

Pennsylvania's outdated wiretap law hampers police

Poll: Pa. voters favor new photo ID law by 2-1 margin

Poll: Pa. voters favor new photo ID requirement - abc27 WHTM

Quinnipiac Poll shows Obama support slipping in Pennsylvania

Quinnipiac: Obama up 6 in Pennsylvania

Don Rickles stands by Obama joke

He's 86 years old and has never been regarded as politically correct, so why should Don Rickles apologize for a joke about Barack Obama? The Obama-lovers have already labeled Rickles a "racist" but Don insults people on an equal basis regardless of sex, race or creed, so get over it.

Don Rickles stands by Obama joke

New Jersey poll: Chris Christie hits all-time high

New Jersey poll: Chris Christie hits all-time high - POLITICO.com

Pa. Announces Disciplinary Actions Against 181 Licensed Professionals, Organizations

Pa. Department of State Announces Disciplinary Actions Taken Against 181 Licensed, Commissioned Professionals, Organizations

AHI Applauds Resolution Calling on Turkey to Reopen Halki Theological School

AHI Applauds Committee Passage of Resolution Calling on Turkey to Reopen Halki Theological School

Whose side is Bill Clinton on?


Committee Postpones Vote on PA Property Tax Independence Act

PA State Rep. Jim Cox makes lemonade out of the lemons handed to him by the House Finance Committee Monday.

Cox thanks his 10 colleagues who voted with taxpayers: "With this vote, these 10 state representatives joined me in supporting homeowners and opposing the special interests," Cox said. "It is nice to see that there are some patriots serving in Harrisburg who are willing to stand up for what is right.  My hope is that their numbers will continue to increase in the future."

State Rep. Jim Cox - House Finance Committee Postpones Vote on Property Tax Independence Act

No more daily newspapers?

For Newspapers, a Less than Daily Future  | American Journalism Review

Monday, June 11, 2012

13 lawmakers who killed Pa. property tax reform

The Pennsylvania House Finance Committee voted 13-11 on Monday to table a vote to send House Bill 1776 (the Property Tax Independence Act) to the full House for a vote to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania.

The vote effectively ends any hope of getting property tax reform in Pennsylvania this year.

Here are the names of the 13 state legislators (9 Republicans and 4 Democrats) who voted for the status quo and denied relief from burdensome school taxes for Pennsylvania taxpayers, especially senior citizens:

Kerry A. Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Kevin J. Boyle (D-Philadelphia), Tim Briggs (D-Montgomery), Margo L. Davidson (D-Delaware), Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery), Gordon Denlinger (R-Lancaster), George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), Eli Evankovich (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland), Fred Keller (R-Snyder/Union), Duane Milne (R-Chester), Michael Peifer (R-Monroe/Pike/Wayne), Kathy L. Rapp (R-Forest/Mckean/Warren County) and Mario M. Scavello (R-Monroe).

All 13 of the lawmakers above are up for re-election this November. Make your voice heard and remove the professional politicians who continue to block property tax reform.

Rep. Jim Cox, R-Berks, the primary sponsor of House Bill 1776, says he's not giving up the fight, but chances of HB 1776 reaching the House floor are dwindling as the lawmakers prepare to take their annual 2-month vacation.

"I’m not going to let it rest," Cox told the PA Independent news service after the vote. "It’s not an issue that I can think can rest on any level. I think we’ve got to continue to move it forward."

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

Media Try to Spin Away Obama's Economy Gaffe | NewsBusters.org

Corbett poll numbers a headache for Republicans

For Republicans, Corbett poll numbers are a headache

Pa. Gov. Corbett Announces Judicial Nominations

Governor Corbett Announces Nominations

Pa. Gov. Corbett Praises Bipartisan Effort to Secure Funding for Delaware River Dredging

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Praises Bipartisan Effort to Secure Funding for Delaware River Dredging

Obama Fairy Tales


Pennsylvania Reminds Families of Free Summer Meal Program

Pennsylvania Education Department Reminds Families of Free Summer Meal Program

Romney Coming To Pennsylvania June 16

From the Romney for President Campaign:
 Mitt Romney will meet with America’s families and business owners in small towns in six states as part of his “Every Town Counts” five-day bus tour. The “Every Town Counts” bus tour will begin in New Hampshire on June 15 and will continue on to small towns in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan.

"For three and a half years, President Obama has paid little attention to the everyday concerns of the American people,” Mitt Romney said. “President Obama has offered no hope for the future, and he has left American families to bear the burden of his failed policies. Too many American families have experienced a lost job, faced foreclosure, or been forced to spend their kids' college savings just to make ends meet. These are not statistics – these are our fellow Americans. In America’s small towns, you don't find despair -- you find boundless optimism. We know we can make America better, and that is why I am running for president."

Believe In America: Every Town Counts Bus Tour Outline

·         Friday, June 15 – New Hampshire

·         Saturday, June 16 – Pennsylvania 

·         Sunday, June 17 – Ohio

·         Monday, June 18 – Wisconsin and Iowa

·         Tuesday, June 19 – Michigan

More details will be announced in the coming days.

Obama campaign still in damage-control mode

Obama and his media allies have not been able to stem the damage from the president's idiotic comment that the private sector is 'doing fine.'

First Thoughts: The bleeding doesn’t stop

Widow of Atlanta cop who died during three-way sex is awarded $3M

I'm sure they had no trouble finding jurors for this trial.

Widow of Atlanta cop who died during three-way sex is awarded $3 million

Barack Obama's war on coal

Now that gas prices have doubled under Obama, his next goal is to make sure electricity rates skyrocket.

Barack Obama's war on coal — Liz Peek - NYPOST.com

Obama's top political adviser looks like a deer caught in a headlight

Another black eye for public-sector unions?

NYC can’t fire this $100,049-a-year teacher pulled from the classroom 11 years ago - NYPOST.com

Sunday, June 10, 2012

MSNBC Continues To Rearrange The Deck Chairs on Sinking Ship

Dylan Ratigan Will 'Dismount' From His MSNBC Show | NewsBusters.org

Principal refuses to let kindergarten students sing 'God Bless the USA' at graduation

EXCLUSIVE: Coney Island principal refuses to let kindergarten students sing "God Bless the USA" at graduation, but Justin Bieber's "Baby" is OK - NYPOST.com

Who will protect the freedom To blog?

A question near-and-dear to my heart.

Michelle Malkin: Who will protect the freedom To blog?

Romney: Do You Feel 'Fine?'

Wisconsin to Labor Unions: The Jig Is Up

Ed Rendell continues to screw PA taxpayers

He's been out of office for a year-and-a-half, but former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell continues to put the screws to Pennsylvania taxpayers with his idiotic Act 1, which was suppose to curb school property tax increases. Not only has it failed to do that, but it's handcuffed school boards, actually forcing them to raise taxes more than they normally would. Heckavu job, Fast Eddie.

Act 1 creates need for schools to raise taxes

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Sex-Selection Abortion Debate Drowned Out by 'War on Women' Rhetoric

Sex-Selection Abortion Debate Drowned Out by 'War on Women' Rhetoric | Christianity Today

The Juvenilization of American Christianity

When Are We Going to Grow Up? The Juvenilization of American Christianity | Christianity Today

Obama To 23M Struggling Americans: 'The Private Sector Is Doing Fine'

Six words that may haunt Obama right up to Election Day

'Private Sector' Comment Becomes a Public Gaffe

Jeb Bush: Mitt Romney should pick Marco Rubio as VP

Jeb Bush: Mitt Romney should pick Marco Rubio as VP

AP Panic Is Evident Over Obama's 'Private Sector Is Just Fine' Comment

AP Panic Is Evident Over Obama's 'Private Sector Is Just Fine' Comment, Non-Walkback | NewsBusters.org

Berks County legislative delegation supports PA property tax reform

State Sen. David Argall: Maybe the property tax made sense in the 1830s, but it's forcing school districts to fund education based on what kind of windows a home has and what owners did on the back of the property.

Property tax topic at Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry event

Man The Lifeboats


Obama State Department Purges Religious Freedom Section from Its Human Rights Reports

Since most violations are directed toward Christians, Obama doesn't feel it's important enough to document.

State Department Purges Religious Freedom Section from Its Human Rights Reports | CNSNews.com

Weekly GOP Address: House repeals another Obama job-killing measure

WI, CA voters send a message to Big Government

WI, CA voters send a message to Big Government | | Conservative News, Views & Books

Top 10 Joe Bidenisms, Part 2

Top 10 Joe Bidenisms, part two

Friday, June 08, 2012

The McDonaldization of Sex

The McDonaldization of Sex 1 (Sex and Christianity 10)

Pa. House committee schedules vote on property tax reform

Pa. House committee schedules vote on property tax reform

Rep. Gerlach votes to repeal a $30B tax on medical devices included in Obamacare

You know who's really 'doing fine' under Obama?’ Big Government

You know who's really 'doing fine' under Obama?’ Big Government

Gov. Scott Walker: Obama Clueless on Economy

Scott Walker: Obama's Comments Reflect a Fundamental Misunderstanding of the Economy

RNC Ad: 'Doing Fine'

Miss Universe Pageant Fights Back Against Pageant Rigging Claim by Miss Pennsylvania

Miss Universe Pageant Fights Back on Rigging Claim - ABC News

Ed Rendell: 'I'm Not Sure' If Obama Is Going To Win

Democrats are deserting a sinking ship.

Ed Rendell: 'I'm Not Sure' If Obama Is Going To Win

Teachers reject pay raises, want even more

Teachers continue to lose the PR battle with taxpayers. From the editorial pages of The Pottstown Mercury:
THORNS to the Pottsgrove School District teachers for rejecting a fact-finders report that recommended two raises over the course of three years, but also called for increased teacher contributions to health care costs. The report, which was unanimously accepted by the Pottsgrove School Board a week earlier, was made public this week. Posted on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website, the report was authored by John Skonier, who was appointed a fact-finder for Pottsgrove on April 18 by the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. In making the salary recommendations Skonier’s report made particular note of the nation’s and region’s current economic conditions. “The country is in the grips of a major recession and revenue sources are dwindling. ... These challenges require innovative approaches to bargaining. There must be a balancing between ever increasing health care costs and the limited economic resources available in the foreseeable future,” the report said. That means compromise and acceptance of economic reality. 
Roses to 102-year-old valedictorian honored at Oley