Chester County Democratic Committee

From September 15th to November 10th, the Chester County School of Government seven-week course is open to Chester County citizens to learn about government departments. The  Chester County School of Government is open to the public, but you must register. The courses will run over seven Tuesdays  from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  It will be [...]

NYTimes web, August 30, 2009 The text of President Obama’s eulogy for Edward M. Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica. Boston, Mass. — Mrs. Kennedy, Kara, Edward, Patrick, Curran, Caroline, members of the Kennedy family, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Today we say goodbye to the youngest child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy. [...]

email 8/27/09 The United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have lost one of the most dedicated, effective and compassionate Senators in U.S. history. The poor, the powerless and the forgotten lost their protector and ever-faithful advocate. The Kennedy family lost a beloved father, uncle, brother and mentor who endured many dark days [...]

Town Hall Meeting Scheduled in Kennett Square on Sept. 13 to Discuss Healthcare Reform ELIZABETHTOWN, PA, August 27, 2009 – Lois Herr, Democratic Congressional candidate, has now scheduled a third non-partisan town hall meeting where the public can discuss important issues. This will give her the opportunity to listen to people, face to face, about critical [...]

Daily Local News, 8/27/09 By DAN KRISTIE Members of Chester County’s political class, whether young or old, Republican or Democrat, said Wednesday that the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy has left them feeling solemn and saddened. The Massachusetts senator, many Republicans said, deserves praise for being one of the few remaining lawmakers able to [...]

TruthDig, Jan 12, 2007 boston.com Editor’s note: In honor of Sen. Ted Kennedy’s passing, we’re re-posting one of his classic moral stands. This 2007 speech against the escalation of the Iraq war was so good we had to give him the Truthdigger of the Week award back then. This week Truthdig salutes Ted Kennedy for calling on [...]

email 8/26/09: Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. His ideas and [...]

The Chester County Democratic Committee mourns the loss of the Lion of the Senate, Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy passed away late last night after battling brain cancer. Chairwoman Michele Vaughn had this to say: “I am sad to learn of Ted Kennedy’s passing. As the senate’s elder statesman, his commitment to public service was a [...]

Second Meeting Now Set for Reading, PA on Sept. 19th Incumbent Joe Pitts Invited to Join Her, Constituents ELIZABETHTOWN, PA, August 25, 2009 – Lois Herr, Democratic Congressional candidate, has now scheduled a second non-partisan town hall meeting where the public can discuss important issues. This will give her the opportunity to listen to people, [...]

email from DSCC 8/25/09 You’ve heard of the lazy days of summer. These, evidently, are the crazy days. Senate Republicans are back in their home states for the August recess, and they’re in top form – pandering as hard as they can to their right-wing base. The lies keep on coming. Sen. David Vitter wants [...]