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Let's make a deal
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewHARRISBURG The stage is set in June for a potential deal: House Republicans pass a transportation funding bill most don't want and the Senate holds its nose and approves a limited liquor privatization bill. Well, maybe. Republican Gov. Tom Corbett...Tags: Medicaid, Pittsburgh, Government, Republican Party, Mike Turzai
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Political opposites Barack Obama, Scott Walker are ratings twins
Milwaukee Journal SentinelNo one would mistake Scott Walker and Barack Obama for political twins. Yet in their public standing in this polarized state, they've come to mirror each other in striking ways. We saw it in 2012 when the two weathered Wisconsin's turmoil and tribal...Tags: Scott Walker, Chris Christie, Politics, Parties and Movements, Polls
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Labor leader Kenney pushed for farmworker rights
Seattle TimesFormer state Labor Council President Lawrence Kenney was remembered last week for his advocacy for farmworkers at a time when such a stance took courage. "He was very committed to working the problems of farmworkers and did much to bring farm laborers...Tags: Government, AFL-CIO, Career and Workplace, Consultancy Service, Labor Legislation
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SC State House for sale
The StateEditor's note: You might not see the video attached to this story if you are viewing this story on certain mobile devices. If that is the case, click here to watch. Two of the highest-ranking members of the S.C. Legislature during the past decade are...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Finance, Public Officials, Ethics, Business Enterprises
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SC Legislature: 3 final weeks, 2 key issues, 1 race in '14
The StateIt's going to be a busy three weeks for Gov. Nikki Haley and state Sen. Vincent Sheheen. That's how long the political rivals have to push through -- and take credit for -- two bills that both think hold the keys to their political futures. One bill...Tags: Gun Control, Values, Ethics, Interior Policy, Religion and Belief
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Cuccinelli, Obenshain, Jackson are GOP nominees
The Virginian-PilotVirginia Republicans last nominated an African American for statewide office in June 1988, when they picked Maurice Dawkins of Arlington County to challenge former Gov. Chuck Robb for U.S. Senate. History repeated itself Saturday as GOP activists tapped...Tags: Primaries, Internal Revenue Service, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Abortion Issue, Mark D. Obenshain
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Rotterdam trip to help MIss-Lou leaders learn about port
The Natchez Democrat, Miss.A group of local and state officials are hoping a trip to the Netherlands in September will bring back the key to anchoring a regional port effort in the Miss-Lou. Natchez Mayor Butch Brown and Vidalia Mayor Hyram Copeland will be traveling with local...Tags: Politics, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Ashland Area Rotary celebrates 75th anniversary
Republican & Herald, Pottsville, Pa.The Ashland Area Rotary Club celebrated the 75th anniversary of receiving its charter with a dinner and program Sunday at The Mineshaft Cafe. The dinner celebrated a club that has placed the Rotarian motto, "Service Above Self," in its community...Tags: Human Interest, Mining, Politics, Metal and Mineral, Polio
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The Idaho Statesman Rocky Barker column
The Idaho StatesmanGov. Butch Otter declared victory when the Obama administration dropped its appeal of a federal judge's decision to negate the listing of slickspot peppergrass as a threatened species. Chief U.S. Magistrate Candy Dale refused in December to reconsider...Tags: Science and Technology, Environmental Politics, Wildlife, Butch Otter, Conservation
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'Maldonado for governor' off to a bad start
SACRAMENTO — It seemed like a fairly good idea at the time — the idea of Abel Maldonado running for governor. He wasn't going to win. But neither would he be a Republican embarrassment. There was no Republican in sight with even a faint...Tags: Racism, Condoleezza Rice, Government, George H.W. Bush, Republican Party
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Judge to hear arguments on NCAA motion to dismiss Corbett suit
Centre Daily TimesA federal judge will hear arguments Monday on the NCAA's motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett brought against the organization to overturn the sanctions against Penn State. The NCAA has maintained in written arguments...Tags: College Sports, Education, Litigation, Colleges and Universities, Trials
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Gov. Rick Scott speeds up warrants for Death Row inmates
Miami HeraldGov. Rick Scott has accelerated the pace of signing death warrants in Florida by lining up three executions over the next few weeks, the most in such a brief period of time in more than two decades. Scott and his chief legal adviser say they are doing...Tags: Philosophy, Apopka, The Miami Herald, Rick Scott, Punishment
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