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It's Just Politics: Obama supporters report to HQ
The Obama campaign headquarters at 79 E. State St. in Sharon is spartan but shows signs of a national campaign that’s serious about competing in Mercer County.
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It's just politics: All quiet on the Western Pa. front - almost
The campaign trail has been a quiet path here in Mercer County recently.
The results of last month’s primary had no effect on the dynamics of the only “local” race we’re following in November, since incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly and his Democratic challenger Missa Eaton ran unopposed for their party’s nominations for the 3rd District seat. -
PEMA: Residents should report Irene damage
By SARA MOSQUEDA-FERNANDEZ HARRISBURG — PEMA urges Pennsylvania residents to report any Irene-caused damage to their local officials.
"It's very important for residents to quickly file damage reports with their local governments," said Glenn Cannon, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency director.
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Santorum seeks support, and cash, in Pa. visit
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rick Santorum is making a campaign swing through Pennsylvania — the state he formerly represented in the U.S. Senate — seeking supporters and cash for his longshot presidential campaign.
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Dems want Obama's job speech to contrast with GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tiff over the timing of President Barack Obama's jobs speech to Congress offers little hope that Republicans and the White House will now find common ground on how to reduce the nation's painfully high unemployment. In fact, some Democrats say it's time Obama stopped trying so hard to negotiate.
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Huntsman pounds Perry on climate change and Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman is pounding away at rival Rick Perry's skepticism of manmade global warming and criticism of the nation's central banker, saying those stands hurt the GOP and make the Texas governor come off as a not-so-serious national figure.
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GOP using redistricting to shore up House majority
DONNA CASSATA,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The odds of getting re-elected have gotten better for Rep. Renee Ellmers and other Republican freshmen in the House — thanks to GOP calculations in redrawing congressional maps.
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Huntsman pounds Perry on climate change and Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman is pounding away at rival Rick Perry's skepticism of manmade global warming and criticism of the nation's central banker, saying those stands hurt the GOP and make the Texas governor come off as a not-so-serious national figure.
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Liberals complain about Obama; will it cost votes?
KEN THOMAS,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liberals argue that he caved on the debt ceiling. Unions are upset over his handling of unemployment and labor issues. Hispanics brought the immigration debate directly to his campaign doorstep.
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