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A Subsidy Here, Another Tax There
All to fund limited government health care coverage
HARRISBURG – Subsidies and benefits individuals may expect and apply for, and how small businesses will have to respond to the new federal health care superstructure, were the highlights of a Pennsylvania… Read the rest
Bond Counsel Firms Make Bank
Up to 10,000 percent return on campaign contributions
Bond counsels who contract with the state Office of General Counsel can expect between a five and 10,000 percent return if the counsel’s firm contributed more than $1,000 to Gov. Ed Rendell’s… Read the rest
Another Plan to Privatize State Stores
Impending financial crisis could provide impetus
State Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) is trying to finalize the failed goals of former Pennsylvania Governors Dick Thornburgh and Tom Ridge by privatizing the state controlled wine and spirits business.
The difference… Read the rest
Civil Rights Complaint Alleges AG Staff Balked
Corbett’s office denies
Second in a series.
In a federal civil rights suit, a fired former Deputy Attorney General is claiming state Attorney General Tom Corbett and his senior staff may be costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year due… Read the rest
“Whistleblower” Suit Allows Peek into AG’s Office
Civil Rights denied, plaintiff says
First in a series.
A “whistleblower” suit in federal court against state Attorney General Tom Corbett and most of his senior staff is offering a glimpse into both Mr. Corbett’s management style and the continuing… Read the rest
Auditor General Endorsed by 13 PA Unions
Cites record of services to union, biggest bang for buck
Auditor General Jack Wagner (D) has been endorsed by 13 AFL-CIO associated union groups in Pennsylvania as part of his gubernatorial bid.
The union groups include:
- International Brotherhood of
New Federal Taxes May Reduce State Taxable Income
Taxed adjust behavior, productivity, investments
Pennsylvania’s state budget may soon be take another hit as the federal government phases in a series of new taxes designed to funding Obamacare and tax the rich of the rich.
First, there is the… Read the rest
What is a Whistleblower?
One who can prove his claims, it appears
Third in a series
Thomas D. Kimmet’s attorneys contend he is a whistleblower. State Attorney General Tom Corbett and his senior staff, defendants in a federal law suit brought by Mr. Kimmet,… Read the rest