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2010-11-30T13:50:48Z

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Pennsylvania struggles to enact natural gas tax

2010-09-28T07:45:09Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell's plan to tax natural gas production in one of America's biggest fields faces serious if not fatal opposition from Republicans who differ on the rate of the tax and how to use the revenue.

Rende...

Pennsylvania Republicans Want To Guarantee Right To Buy Health Care

2010-09-21T15:03:10Z

About 30 state House Republican lawmakers on Wednesday urged passage of legislation that would guarantee Pennsylvanians the right to choose health care plans, regardless of federal mandates.

"Do you want Obamacare?" said Rep. Matthew Baker, R-Tioga County, the bill's sponsor. "Do you want to pay higher taxes? Do you want less quality in heath care?"

Brett Marcy, a spokesman for House Majority Whip Todd Eachus, D-Luzerne County, called the bill "hollow political blu...

Pa. universities: Don't make us casino hostages

2010-04-16T08:24:17Z

Pa. univ. leaders: State holding us 'hostage' for casinos has cost us millions of dollars

The heads of Penn State, Temple, Pitt and Lincoln are criticizing Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and top House Democrats for holding them "hostage."

The universities' leaders said in a letter Monday their wait for the $675 m...

NJ gov-elect, Pa. gov meet over tourism, economy

2010-06-12T16:07:55Z

In meeting, NJ Gov-Elect Christie, Pa. Gov. Rendell vow fierce but fair business competition

New Jersey's governor-elect and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell met for the first time since the election on Monday and seemed optimistic about working together.

Rendell met with Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect

AP: State hiring freezes allow numerous exceptions

2010-06-11T23:17:50Z

AP Enterprise: Groundskeepers, dog wardens, zookeepers are getting hired despite state freezes

Financially strapped states that have announced a freeze on all but essential hiring have made thousands of exceptions for zookeepers, dog wardens, golf-course groundskeepers, boxing inspectors, state fair workers and the like, an Associated Press review of hiring records has found.

"What's the...

Pa. gov to donate Hsu funds to charity

2010-09-09T19:14:23Z

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell Says He'll Give Nearly $40,000 From Donor Norman Hsu to Charity

Gov. Ed Rendell said Thursday he has decided to donate to charity nearly $40,000 he received from a disgraced Democratic fundraiser who failed to show up for a California court hearing.

Rendell had said la...

Gas Drilling GOP Victories

2010-11-12T10:34:03Z

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2010 file photo, Gov. Ed Rendell displays a signed executive order at Penn Treaty Park in Philadelphia to prevent any further leasing of state forest land for Marcellus Shale drilling. The Republicans' big Gov. Ed Rendell displays a signed executive order at Penn Treaty Park in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. The order is to prevent any further leasing of state forest land for Marcellus Shale drilling. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Amtraks Future

2010-10-27T15:10:21Z

Gov. Edward Rendell, left, and Amtrak President Joseph Boardman are seen during a news conference at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Amtrak is unveiling a $117 billion plan it hopes will bring high-speed rail to the East Coast by 2040, drastically ...

Obama

2010-09-14T11:00:23Z

President Barack Obama, right, is greeted by greeted by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, left, upon his arrival at Philadelphia International Airport in

Sept 11 Anniversary

2010-09-11T11:00:13Z

First lady Michelle Obama, right, hugs Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, after speaking to a commemorative service at the temporary Flight 93 temporary memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. At left is Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar...