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Paterno’s legacy also includes being a lightning rod for government transparency – Patriot-News

November 20, 2011
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Paterno’s legacy also includes being a lightning rod for government transparency – Patriot-News

Tweet Deseret News Paterno's legacy also includes being a lightning rod for government transparencyPatriot-NewsBy Patriot-News Op-Ed By Michael Berry Joe Paterno's legacy in Pennsylvania history is secure, but not the way most people assume. Paterno has been an unwitting lightning rod for government transparency. In this Jan. 1, 2003 file photo, Joe Paterno, …Penn...

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Merck will pay $1.5M to resolve government probe – BusinessWeek

September 29, 2011
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Tweet Merck will pay $1.5M to resolve government probeBusinessWeekThe government said Wednesday that drug maker Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations it violated environmental laws at two manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of …STATE NEWS IN BRIEFThe Mercury all 34 news articles »...

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McCord: Feels like government by talking point – Allentown Morning Call

July 25, 2011
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McCord: Feels like government by talking point – Allentown Morning Call

Tweet Wilkes Barre Times-Leader McCord: Feels like government by talking pointAllentown Morning Call— If you ask him, state Treasurer Rob McCord says his future plans don't extend much past an increasingly likely run for a second term as Pennsylvania's top bean-counter next year. But on Monday, the Montgomery …Pa. treasurer calls Corbett's no-new-tax pledge...

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Obama a decent guy

July 8, 2011
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Tweet I heard the CEO of Swiss America, Craig Smith talk about Obama today. He said something I have thought for a long time. Craig points out that President Obama is probably a decent guy. I agree. If he was your next door neighbor he would probably be a decent guy, most people are....

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Record state liquor sales boost government finances – GoErie.com

July 7, 2011
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Record state liquor sales boost government finances – GoErie.com

Tweet The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com Record state liquor sales boost government financesGoErie.comBob Mazza can't think of a good reason why the state of Pennsylvania should sell wine and liquor. But Mazza, owner of Mazza Vineyards in North East, said he's not worried that a report from the state this week might be a...

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Contract talks resume for Pa. state employees – Forbes

June 22, 2011
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Contract talks resume for Pa. state employees – Forbes

Tweet Patriot-News Contract talks resume for Pa. state employeesForbesNegotiating teams for the two largest state government unions in Pennsylvania took turns meeting with administration officials Tuesday in a concentrated effort to reach agreements on contracts that expire next week. No breakthroughs were reported on …Union workers rally amid contract talksAllentown Morning CallPa. state government...

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Commentary: Taxpayer Protection Pledge is controlling Pennsylvania government – Patriot-News

May 31, 2011
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Commentary: Taxpayer Protection Pledge is controlling Pennsylvania government – Patriot-News

Patriot-News Commentary: Taxpayer Protection Pledge is controlling Pennsylvania government Patriot-News Tom Corbett delivers his budget address for the fiscal year 2011-2012 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Seated left is Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Rep. ... and more??

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What ever happened to made in America?

April 28, 2011
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Tweet A friend sent this via email. I’m sure many have already seen this as these things get passed around quickly. I’ve done my part. Now do yours. Begin Email: Did y’all see that Diane Sawyer has a special report coming up this week. They removed ALL items from a typical, middle class family’s...

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Pennsylvania congressman says government does not always know best – WFMJ

April 20, 2011
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Pennsylvania congressman says government does not always know best WFMJ More> > HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania - A Republican congressman, who represents Mercer County, doesn't think that government always knows best. Representative Mike Kelly visited the Diagnostic and Imaging Center in Hermitage on Monday to talk about an ... and more??

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Decline of a Super Power

March 27, 2011
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Tweet The decline of most empires, now called Super Powers, usually occurs after 300 to 500 years. So, what is it that caused the decline of Great Britain, France, Spain and as far back as the Roman Empire? It was simply over reaching. Sooner or later that which a government tries to control gets...

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