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Bishop Joseph McFadden of Harrisburg Dies at 65
A stunning announcement from the Harrisburg Diocese, which is reporting the death of Bishop Joseph McFadden. A release sent out this morning says McFadden died unexpectedly while attending a meeting of the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. “While staying at a rectory he awoke feeling ill and was taken to a hospital where he […]
Behind the Numbers of the Jobs Debate
Statistics ultimately led to Governor Tom Corbett’s now-infamous drug test comments. The launching point for the entire conversation on this month’s edition of “Ask the Governor” was a statistic ranking Pennsylvania 49th among states when it comes to job growth. Democrats and other Corbett critics are harping on the figure, but the governor says there’s more to […]
Christman Blog: The Overlooked Answer
Yes, that was “Ask the Governor” you saw on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews last night, and the Huffington Post, and the Philly and Pittsburgh news sites. The video from Monday’s taping of Ask the Governor is now viral. While critics of Governor Tom Corbett bask in the glow of his comments about job applicants and […]
“Ask the Governor” Comments Spark Firestorm
While discussing the state’s 7.9% unemployment rate on Radio PA’s “Ask the Governor” program, Governor Tom Corbett expressed concern that many employers can’t find qualified employees who can pass a drug test. The comments went viral in a matter of hours, with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party asserting that it’s just the latest example of Corbett […]
Testifiers Urge Panel to Consider Social Harms of Privatization
A litany of testifiers foreshadowed the potential unintended consequences of liquor privatization during the first of three hearings to be held before the Senate Law & Justice Committee. “We cannot look at expansion without first exploring how increased alcohol use may affect citizens of our state,” committee Chairman Charles McIlhinney (R-Bucks) explained at the onset. […]
Prom, Graduation Season a Dangerous Time of Year for Teen Drivers
It’s prom and graduation season, marking the beginning of a dangerous time of year for teen drivers. A new study raises more concerns in regard to underage drinking and substance abuse. One in four teens admits to driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs and many believe it does not impact their […]
