Archive for 'Other issues'
Sen. Dinniman (D-19) on immigration
excerpted from” In Kennett Square, an enlightening discussion about immigration reform” by Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer, Chester County Press, 8/5/10: …Simply casting out these workers would not be beneficial to the economy, Kim said. State Sen. Dinniman echoed that point. “This is such a dilemma at this period in time,” he said. “We have two [...]
Posted: August 8th, 2010 under Other issues, PA Senate.
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The Chester County DFA chapter has been established
The local chapter of Democracy For America (DFA) is dedicated to the organization, orchestration, facilitation and provision of training and activities for campaign staff, coordinators, group administrators, community leadership, grassroot volunteer groups, and individuals reflective of the national DFA mission and objectives with emphasis on regional localized application. For those wanting to be members of the [...]
Posted: March 31st, 2010 under Other issues.
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Some fear GOP is being carried to the extreme
LA Times, 9/14/09 The Republican establishment hopes cooler heads will prevail over strongly anti-Obama parts of the conservative base. By Peter Wallsten September 14, 2009 Reporting from Washington Amid a rebirth of conservative activism that could help Republicans win elections next year, some party insiders now fear that extreme rhetoric and conspiracy theories coming from [...]
Posted: September 15th, 2009 under Other issues.
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Impasse affects local services
Daily Local News, 8/21/09 By Barbara McIlvaine Smith, Guest Columnist I read with great interest the Daily Local News’ Monday, Aug. 17 editorial, “Another victim of Pennsylvania’s budget impasse.” I agree that it is time to end the state budget impasse. In fact, it’s way past time. The impact of not having a state budget [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under Other issues, PA House - other.
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Council leader’s view on HB 1682
Daily Local News, 7/30/09, p. A4 [Sue Bayne is a Democratic committeeperson and has represented West Chester ward 4 on Borough Council since January 2004] By Susan Bayne Guest Columnist On July 27, Richard Minnick wrote a letter criticizing House Bill 1682. Minnick’s letter was well-written and showed his enthusiasm for the topic, but unfortunately, [...]
Posted: July 31st, 2009 under Municipal offices, Other issues.
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All Hands on Deck (from Pike for Congress)
from CCDC Dispatch, 7/29/09 Dear Friends, I’m writing to talk with you about a problem – and how we can solve it. Right now, in compliance with the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law (DADT), the United States military is firing good soldiers – simply for being gay, lesbian or bisexual. This policy is wrong, and [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2009 under Other issues, US Congress PA-6.
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