http://newstalkpa.com/ State Of Discussion en Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:06:36 +0000 http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=745#post-2000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:03:27 +0000 PAHouseRadio 2000@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>House Republican Leader Sam Smith Says Proposed Federal Imposition of Curriculum Standards on PA Schools Erodes Local Control <a href="http://www.pahousegop.com/audiolist.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.pahousegop.com/audiolist.aspx</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=744#post-1999 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:41:30 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1999@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Some of my friends participated in this protest. Read below.</p> <p><a href="http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/standard-hazleton-pa/mi_8181/is_20100311/tea-party-members-protest-kanjorski/ai_n52424675" rel="nofollow">http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/standard-hazleton-pa/mi_8181/is_20100311/tea-party-members-protest-kanjorski/ai_n52424675</a></p> <p>Current article about Tea Party Movement in Pennsylvania below:</p> <p><a href="http://www.centredaily.com/2010/03/14/1852025/tea-party-movement-gains-momentum.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.centredaily.com/2010/03/14/1852025/tea-party-movement-gains-momentum.html</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=743#post-1998 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:28:05 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1998@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/news/n-e-pa-alliance-to-give-presentation-on-wind-energy-1.681389" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/news/n-e-pa-alliance-to-give-presentation-on-wind-energy-1.681389</a></p> <p>I know there is plenty of wind. Where is the sun?<br /> What is the cost for these studies?<br /> Will it pay off later?</p> <p>Help make Pennsylvania energy independent. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=742#post-1997 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:12:33 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1997@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>This week spring will arrive. Say good bye to Winter!</p> <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/news/2-northeastern-pa-agencies-helping-low-income-families-1.680928" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/news/2-northeastern-pa-agencies-helping-low-income-families-1.680928</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=737#post-1996 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:54:31 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1996@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>It is Spring ahead time! We experienced more rain and wind damage.<br /> I viewed Channel 16. Several parades pushed forward.<br /> The cities of Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and others focused on those who attended wearing green in support of this annual celebration in Northeastern PA.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wnep.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.wnep.com</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=716#post-1994 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:45:22 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1994@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>This is taken from:<br /> Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<br /> Department of State<br /> Bureau of Commissions, Election &amp; Legislation<br /> 2010 General Primary</p> <p>Lieutenant Governor</p> <p>Unofficial listing after the petition filing last week is posted.<br /> I retyped it exactly as presented from the Department of State</p> <p>Saidel, Jonathan A. (Dem)<br /> Conklin, Scott H. (Dem)<br /> Smith-Ribner, Doris A. (Dem)<br /> McCue, Billy (Rep)<br /> Cawley, Jim (Rep)<br /> Johnson, Steve (Rep)<br /> Urban, Stephen A. (Rep)<br /> Kennedy, John (Rep)<br /> Beiler, Chet (Rep)<br /> Pepper, Jean Craige (Rep)<br /> Diamond, Russ (Rep)<br /> Metcalfe, Daryl (Rep) </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=741#post-1993 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:29:54 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1993@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>How do we restore faith in the justice system?<br /> Those elected or appointed to serve on the Judicial Conduct Board are responsible to act in the best interest of the citizens they serve. Please remember the individuals who sacrificed their personal health and time to question the many issues related to this circumstance.<br /> <strong>MANY FORGET about HOW REPUBLICAN STEPHEN A. URBAN AND FORMER DEMOCRAT CONTROLLER STEVE FLOOD FOUGHT CONTINUOUSLY WITH DISREGARD FOR THEIR OWN HEALTH TO CLEAN UP CORRUPTION IN LUZERNE COUNTY PRIOR TO THE CURRENT FBI INVESTIGATIONS.</strong></p> <p>This will take decades to change the hearts and minds in this political culture.<br /> I have faith to keep going with the path taken for accountability.<br /> Please remember that greed was a factor.<br /> Comfortable lifestyles and materialism took over the hearts of men and women involved in the Kids for Cash crime.</p> <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/more-questions-about-judicial-conduct-board-1.671806#articleComments" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/more-questions-about-judicial-conduct-board-1.671806#articleComments</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=698#post-1992 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:14:10 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1992@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>A toll is a tax.</p> <p>Stephen A. Urban opposes making Interstate 80 a toll road. Tolls on I-80 will hurt businesses, raise consumer prices, and cost Pennsylvania jobs. I-80 tolls will have a negative financial impact on the people who live along the I-80 corridor and use the highway regularly.</p> <p>This was a toll free road. It was intended to stay toll free forever. The funding allocated for this transportation system was given under those conditions.</p> <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/news/interstate-80-decision-looms-large-for-pennsylvania-1.678647#articleComments" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/news/interstate-80-decision-looms-large-for-pennsylvania-1.678647#articleComments</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=739#post-1991 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:13:39 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1991@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>A toll is a tax.</p> <p>Stephen A. Urban opposes making Interstate 80 a toll road. Tolls on I-80 will hurt businesses, raise consumer prices, and cost Pennsylvania jobs. I-80 tolls will have a negative financial impact on the people who live along the I-80 corridor and use the highway regularly.</p> <p>This was a toll free road. It was intended to stay toll free forever. The funding allocated for this transportation system was given under those conditions.</p> <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/news/interstate-80-decision-looms-large-for-pennsylvania-1.678647#articleComments" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/news/interstate-80-decision-looms-large-for-pennsylvania-1.678647#articleComments</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=740#post-1990 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:06:31 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1990@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>A toll is a tax.</p> <p>Stephen A. Urban opposes making Interstate 80 a toll road. Tolls on I-80 will hurt businesses, raise consumer prices, and cost Pennsylvania jobs. I-80 tolls will have a negative financial impact on the people who live along the I-80 corridor and use the highway regularly.</p> <p>This was a toll free road. It was intended to stay toll free forever. The funding allocated for this transportation system was given under those conditions.</p> <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/news/interstate-80-decision-looms-large-for-pennsylvania-1.678647#articleComments" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/news/interstate-80-decision-looms-large-for-pennsylvania-1.678647#articleComments</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=731#post-1989 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:42:34 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1989@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Lower Luzerne,</p> <p>This is mostly a technical question about this website. Try to remember in other areas of our country and this world there are extremely poor transportation problems. I am grateful to live here in the USA! LOL I am also trying to avoid many potholes as I drive around the city and this county! The cold winter weather has made pothole problems a part of living here in Northeastern PA. Drive safely!</p> <p>HEY CHRIS!</p> <p>This is a forum topic example where a typing error was not corrected.<br /> The correct spelling of our city is : <strong>HAZLETON</strong></p> <p>It is now a permanent error. We are making our comments about life here in the state of PA. Most of us try to work around our busy lives. We write our opinions between lunch, dinner and the many responsibilities we carry. Sometimes we do not have the luxury to correct errors within the hour allotted when posting our thoughts. These errors will occur. Will there be any way in the future to correct typos, etc? Do all these forums stay in the history of internet mistakes forever? When I realize I have an error the best I can do is type a comment later in the forum.</p> <p>....to error is human......<br /> I hope readers forgive and forget.</p> <p>Kathy </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=728#post-1988 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:56:41 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1988@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>THERE ARE MANY SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS ATTRIBUTED TO STEPHEN A. URBAN&#39;S LEADERSHIP here in LOWER LUZERNE COUNTY. Should you criticize him for visiting the many communities of this county? Should you criticize him for doing his job when he attends meetings in Hazleton?</p> <p>Here are a few examples of his leadership in the Southern Region of Luzerne County</p> <p>He obtained funding for:<br /> Hazleton Intermodal Project<br /> Nescopek Park used by Senior citizens and children<br /> Restored Stream bank in Nescopek Township which prevents serious erosion to homes and businesses<br /> Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nescopek<br /> Road Construction in Sugarloaf Township</p> <p>Luzerne County is over 900,000 square miles. It has a population of at least 312,000 people.<br /> He attends all required meetings. He is constantly out and about in the community of Luzerne County.</p> <p>STEPHEN A. URBAN WILL BE THERE AS COMMISSIONER FOR THE TAXPAYERS OF LUZERNE COUNTY.</p> <p>In any office this man will continue his dedicated service to the best of his abilities.</p> <p>Mr. Urban knows the meaning of hard work.<br /> Mr. Urban served in Vietnam and in the Persian Gulf War.<br /> As Lieutenant Governor, Steve will work with the Governor and Legislature to create jobs for Pennsylvanians and improve the economy of the Keystone State.</p> <p>- Steve believes Pennsylvania can be energy independent. Wind, solar, and nuclear energy along with the production of natural gas throughout Pennsylvania (while protecting our environment) can make energy independence a reality, and lower energy costs for all Pennsylvania residents.</p> <p>- Steve will fight for lower county property taxes. He will work with the Legislature and Governor to transition the funding for the Court of Common Pleas and District Justice support staff, Adult and Juvenile Probation, Domestic Relations, Stenographers, Clerk of Courts, Prothonotaries, Registers of Wills and Law Libraries to the State. Steve believes state funding of the Lower Courts will help reduce county property taxes in all counties in our State.</p> <p>- Steve opposes making Interstate 80 a toll road. Tolls on I-80 will hurt businesses, raise consumer prices, and cost Pennsylvania jobs. I-80 tolls will have a negative financial impact on the people who live along the I-80 corridor and use the highway regularly.</p> <p><strong>STEPHEN A. URBAN WILL BE YOUR VOICE IN HARRISBURG!</strong> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=739#post-1987 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:47:47 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1987@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>This opinion questions the dedication and public service of Luzerne County Commissioner Stephen A. Urban and Wilkes-Barre Mayor Thomas Leighton.</p> <p><a href="http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/To_clean_house__you_stay-home-03-12-2010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/To_clean_house__you_stay-home-03-12-2010.html</a></p> <p>This is about taking action. I believe Luzerne County Commissioner Stephen A. Urban has proven day after day he has a strong work ethic. He has kept his nose to the grindstone.</p> <p>I will cast my vote for him on May 18th.</p> <p>IT IS APPARENT THAT SOME PEOPLE AND THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES LEADER FORGET about HOW REPUBLICAN STEPHEN A. URBAN AND FORMER DEMOCRAT CONTROLLER STEVE FLOOD FOUGHT CONTINUOUSLY WITH DISREGARD FOR THEIR OWN HEALTH TO CLEAN UP CORRUPTION IN LUZERNE COUNTY PRIOR TO THE CURRENT FBI INVESTIGATIONS.</p> <p>Any review of Luzerne County Commissioner meeting minutes will show Stephen A. Urban present and working.</p> <p>I have attended several Luzerne County Commissioner meetings. I have spoken against the tax increases. I reminded the Commissioners of the burden for the senior population.<br /> Commissioner Stephen A. Urban listened and voted against more tax increases. Luzerne County Commissioners Maryanne Petrilla and Thomas Cooney voted for tax increases. COMMISSIONER MARYANNE PETRILLA IGNORED THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. COMMISSIONER STEPHEN A. URBAN STOOD UP FOR 76,000 RESIDENTS. He pointed out this error. IT WAS RESTORED AFTER A LEGAL REVIEW.</p> <p>THERE ARE MANY SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS ATTRIBUTED TO STEPHEN A. URBAN&#39;S LEADERSHIP here in LOWER LUZERNE COUNTY. Should you criticize him for visiting the many communities of this county? Should you criticize him for doing his job when he attends meetings in Hazleton?</p> <p>Here are a few examples of his leadership in the Southern Region of Luzerne County</p> <p>He obtained funding for:<br /> Hazleton Intermodal Project<br /> Nescopek Park used by Senior citizens and children<br /> Restored Stream bank in Nescopek Township which prevents serious erosion to homes and businesses<br /> Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nescopek<br /> Road Construction in Sugarloaf Township</p> <p>Luzerne County is over 900,000 square miles. It has a population of at least 312,000 people.<br /> He attends all required meetings. He is constantly out and about in the community of Luzerne County.</p> <p>STEPHEN A. URBAN WILL BE THERE AS COMMISSIONER FOR THE TAXPAYERS OF LUZERNE COUNTY.</p> <p><strong>In any office this man will continue his dedicated service to the best of his abilities.</p> <p>Mr. Urban knows the meaning of hard work.<br /> Mr. Urban served in Vietnam and in the Persian Gulf War.<br /> As Lieutenant Governor, Steve will work with the Governor and Legislature to create jobs for Pennsylvanians and improve the economy of the Keystone State.</p> <p>- Steve believes Pennsylvania can be energy independent. Wind, solar, and nuclear energy along with the production of natural gas throughout Pennsylvania (while protecting our environment) can make energy independence a reality, and lower energy costs for all Pennsylvania residents.</p> <p>- Steve will fight for lower county property taxes. He will work with the Legislature and Governor to transition the funding for the Court of Common Pleas and District Justice support staff, Adult and Juvenile Probation, Domestic Relations, Stenographers, Clerk of Courts, Prothonotaries, Registers of Wills and Law Libraries to the State. Steve believes state funding of the Lower Courts will help reduce county property taxes in all counties in our State.</p> <p>- Steve opposes making Interstate 80 a toll road. Tolls on I-80 will hurt businesses, raise consumer prices, and cost Pennsylvania jobs. I-80 tolls will have a negative financial impact on the people who live along the I-80 corridor and use the highway regularly.</p> <p>STEPHEN A. URBAN WILL BE YOUR VOICE IN HARRISBURG!</strong> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=738#post-1986 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:37:08 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1986@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>This response is made for the person who refuses to reveal their identity. Are you hired by a campaign staff to write these statements? When inquiry is made will you then reveal your identity?</p> <p><strong>IT IS APPARENT THAT PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF AND THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES LEADER FORGET THAT REPUBLICAN STEPHEN A. URBAN AND FORMER DEMOCRAT CONTROLLER STEVE FLOOD FOUGHT CONTINUOUSLY WITH DISREGARD FOR THEIR OWN HEALTH TO CLEAN UP CORRUPTION IN LUZERNE COUNTY PRIOR TO THE CURRENT FBI INVESTIGATIONS.</strong></p> <p>Any review of Luzerne County Commissioner meeting minutes will show Stephen A. Urban present and working.</p> <p>I have attended several Luzerne County Commissioner meetings. I have spoken against the tax increases. I reminded the Commissioners of the burden for the senior population.<br /> Commissioner Stephen A. Urban listened and voted against more tax increases. Luzerne County Commissioners Maryanne Petrilla and Thomas Cooney voted for tax increases. COMMISSIONER MARYANNE PETRILLA IGNORED THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. <strong>COMMISSIONER STEPHEN A. URBAN STOOD UP FOR 76,000 RESIDENTS. He pointed out this error. IT WAS RESTORED AFTER A LEGAL REVIEW.</strong></p> <p><strong>THERE ARE MANY SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS ATTRIBUTED TO STEPHEN A. URBAN&#39;S LEADERSHIP here in LOWER LUZERNE COUNTY.</strong> Should you criticize him for visiting the many communities of this county? Should you criticize him for doing his job when he attends meetings in Hazleton?</p> <p>Here are a few examples of his leadership in the Southern Region of Luzerne County</p> <p>He obtained funding for:<br /> Hazleton Intermodal Project<br /> Nescopek Park used by Senior citizens and children<br /> Restored Stream bank in Nescopek Township which prevents serious erosion to homes and businesses<br /> Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nescopek<br /> Road Construction in Sugarloaf Township</p> <p>Luzerne County is over 900,000 square miles. It has a population of at least 312,000 people.<br /> He attends all required meetings. He constantly out and about in the community of Luzerne County.</p> <p><strong>STEPHEN A. URBAN WILL BE THERE AS COMMISSIONER FOR THE TAXPAYERS OF LUZERNE COUNTY.</strong></p> <p>In any office this man will continue his dedicated service to the best of his abilities.</p> <p>Mr. Urban knows the meaning of hard work.<br /> Mr. Urban served in Vietnam and in the Persian Gulf War.<br /> As Lieutenant Governor, Steve will work with the Governor and Legislature to create jobs for Pennsylvanians and improve the economy of the Keystone State.<br />  <br /> - Steve believes Pennsylvania can be energy independent. Wind, solar, and nuclear energy along with the production of natural gas throughout Pennsylvania (while protecting our environment) can make energy independence a reality, and lower energy costs for all Pennsylvania residents.<br />  <br /> - Steve will fight for lower county property taxes. He will work with the Legislature and Governor to transition the funding for the Court of Common Pleas and District Justice support staff, Adult and Juvenile Probation, Domestic Relations, Stenographers, Clerk of Courts, Prothonotaries, Registers of Wills and Law Libraries to the State. Steve believes state funding of the Lower Courts will help reduce county property taxes in all counties in our State.<br />  <br /> - Steve opposes making Interstate 80 a toll road. Tolls on I-80 will hurt businesses, raise consumer prices, and cost Pennsylvania jobs. I-80 tolls will have a negative financial impact on the people who live along the I-80 corridor and use the highway regularly.</p> <p><strong>STEPHEN A. URBAN WILL BE YOUR VOICE IN HARRISBURG!</strong> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=265&page=5#post-1985 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:09:46 +0000 lowerluzerne 1985@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Chris,<br /> some interesting reading. Corbett has charged Veon and others of doing campaign work on state time. He has also been on TV bragging how he uses his cell phone for both State work and Campaign calls. it seems he has violated State Campaign laws by doing just that. you can only use campaign funded activities <blockquote>for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election... (or)...to compensate any person for services rendered to a candidate or political committee.&quot;</blockquote></p> <p>Just the fact that he has publicly said he uses the phone for anything other than influencing the outcome of an election puts him in violation of the same thing he has charged others for. Pretty interesting actually......some great reading <a href="http://blogs.mcall.com/capitol_ideas/2010/03/new-qpoll-corbett-leads-rohrer-democrats-in-headtoheads.html">here on this subject.</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=738#post-1984 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:58:23 +0000 lowerluzerne 1984@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>I would love to see a sign in sheet at the Courthouse. I cant believe this man can run for 2 offices and not take away from the time he should give to being a Commissioner. What he is doing is <strong>lying to each and every voter</strong>.<br /> I am going to request minutes of all work sessions, public meetings, department budget meetings and the like and I KNOW I will find him absent from work. </p> <p><strong>This is NOT right.</strong></p> <p>oh and to the Republican County party, this is the best you can do? and in Hazleton they had to talk a <strong>young</strong> attorney to switch party&#39;s to run against Eachus. I hear all this talk about building the party, <strong>I DON&#39;T SEE IT&gt; </strong> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=705#post-1983 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:38 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1983@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>The most recent meeting was in Pittston, PA.<br /> The debate continues. Change will occur when the people decide to vote for change. It is my opinion the political culture is bascially same. Look at the numbers of individuals running for office. Apathy is present. Candidates are under attack by the media. Many citizens do not vote. Change will occur but it will not happen very fast.<br /> When you read this article it might appear by a few comments that voters are involved with the real decisions.<br /> Read this latest article in the Times Leader.<br /> This has not eliminated the issues about cronyism and nepotism.</p> <p><a href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/Should_leaders_be_appointed__03-12-2010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/news/Should_leaders_be_appointed__03-12-2010.html</a></p> <p>Study Commission: Should leaders be appointed?<br /> County home rule commission debates whether officials should be hired or elected. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=709#post-1982 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:42:46 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1982@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>I hope this issue is resolved soon.<br /> I respect the personal risk taken by all law enforcement officials to protect the community.</p> <p>This is old news but information is still online.<br /> I watched a local Hazleton TV channel&#39;s interview by L.A. Tarone with Walter Griffith.<br /> Records were given but there are some records not yet available.<br /> Here is an update as reported in the Times Leader.</p> <p><a href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/Acting-Luzerne-County-sheriff-appears-for-subpoena-hearing.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/news/Acting-Luzerne-County-sheriff-appears-for-subpoena-hearing.html</a></p> <p>Acting Luzerne County sheriff appears for subpoena hearing </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=738#post-1981 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:56:52 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1981@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>OH my goodness! I must be tired from working and walking the pavements myself to obtain signatures for my friends.</p> <p>Of course I live in the 14th District too!</p> <p>The point is this:<br /> Pennsylvania&#39;s 14th Senatorial District includes parts of three counties.<br /> CARBON County<br /> Banks Township<br /> Beaver Meadows<br /> East Side<br /> Jim Thorpe<br /> Kidder Township<br /> Lansford<br /> Lausanne Township<br /> Lehigh Township<br /> Lehighton<br /> Mahoning Township<br /> Nesquehoning<br /> Packer Township<br /> Summit Hill<br /> Weatherly<br /> Weissport<br /> LUZERNE County<br /> Ashley<br /> Bear Creek Township<br /> Bear Creek Village<br /> Buck Township<br /> Edwardsville<br /> Exeter<br /> Foster Township<br /> Freeland<br /> Hanover Township<br /> Hazle Township<br /> Hazleton<br /> Hughestown<br /> Jeddo<br /> Jenkins Township<br /> Laflin<br /> Larksville<br /> Laurel Run<br /> Luzerne<br /> Nanticoke<br /> Newport Township<br /> Pittston<br /> Pittston Township<br /> Plains Township<br /> Plymouth<br /> Plymouth Township<br /> Sugar Notch<br /> Swoyersville<br /> Warrior Run<br /> West Hazleton<br /> West Pittston<br /> West Wyoming<br /> Wilkes-Barre<br /> Wilkes-Barre Township<br /> Wyoming<br /> Yatesville</p> <p>MONROE County<br /> Pocono Township<br /> Tobyhanna Township </p> <p>Stephen A. Urban is the only Republican who showed initiative to get on the ballot for this seat.</p> <p>Let&#39;s get involved in the process.</p> <p>He has my vote! </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=738#post-1980 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:12:08 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1980@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Here are related articles.</p> <p><a href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/Politics/Urban_runs_for_2_offices_03-09-2010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/news/Politics/Urban_runs_for_2_offices_03-09-2010.html</a></p> <p>Hopefuls line up for Senate runs <a href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/Hopefuls_line_up_for_Senate_runs_03-10-2010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/news/Hopefuls_line_up_for_Senate_runs_03-10-2010.html</a></p> <p>Here is a blog about the PA2010 vote</p> <p><a href="http://www.pa2010.com/tag/lt-gov" rel="nofollow">http://www.pa2010.com/tag/lt-gov</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=597#post-1979 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:26:42 +0000 lowerluzerne 1979@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>i will be sure your friends in the Arts in the Hazleton area know you dont share their excitement about the Castle auditorium. </p> <p>but how does a million dollars spent at the airport strike you? was that money well spent? </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=738#post-1978 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:11:31 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1978@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>This opinion questions the dedication and public service of Luzerne County Commissioner Stephen A. Urban and Wilkes-Barre Mayor Thomas Leighton.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/To_clean_house__you_stay-home-03-12-2010.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/To_clean_house__you_stay-home-03-12-2010.html</a></p> <p>This is in reference mostly to Luzerne County Commissioner Stephen A. Urban and his circulation of two petitions to be placed on the May 18th Primary ballot of PA. Lt. Governor and PA. 14th District State Senator.</p> <p>Anyone living in the PA. 14th District who meets the criteria can circulate a petition to run for the State Senator seat. I am glad Stephen A. Urban did not sit idle. He walked the pavements to obtain signatures. No other Republican in that district chose to collect signatures and run for this office. There was a three week period for anyone to collect signatures. Should we just give this seat away to the Democrats? </p> <p>This is about taking action and not letting the Democrats keep the corruption machine working to break more public trust in government. The majority of Democrats in this county have destroyed public trust.</p> <p>I believe Luzerne County Commissioner Stephen A. Urban has proven day after day he has a strong work ethic. He has kept his nose to the grindstone.</p> <p>I will cast my vote for him on May 18th for Lt. Governor. I do not live in the 14th district. I hope others in that area will vote for him. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=737#post-1977 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:54:32 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1977@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Wilkes-Barre&#39;s St. Patrick&#39;s Day parade line up<br /> Published: March 12, 2010<br /> <a href="http://citizensvoice.com/arts-living/entertainment/2.211/wilkes-barre-s-st-patrick-s-day-parade-line-up-1.672473" rel="nofollow">http://citizensvoice.com/arts-living/entertainment/2.211/wilkes-barre-s-st-patrick-s-day-parade-line-up-1.672473</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=737#post-1976 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:59:36 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1976@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p><a href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/Weather-Alert-flood-watch-.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/news/Weather-Alert-flood-watch-.html</a></p> <p>SNOW MELTING AND RAIN in the Spring can be a worry. Let&#39;s hope for the best outcome.</p> <p>Weather Alert: Flood watch </p> <p>A flood watch has been issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania.... </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=731#post-1975 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:57:33 +0000 lowerluzerne 1975@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>ok here is my pick, on 17th and Vine Street..... but now i feel bad,because as you head up Vine from 21st street on up it is riddled with them.</p> <p>Come on add yours....... </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=735#post-1973 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:24:49 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1973@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>I enjoyed reading this today in the Hazleton Standard Speaker.</p> <p><a href="http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/life-death-and-angela-park-1.672700" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/life-death-and-angela-park-1.672700</a></p> <p>Life, death and Angela Park<br /> Published: March 12, 2010 </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=734#post-1972 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:19:55 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1972@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Corruption probe moving slowly<br /> Published: March 10, 2010<br /> <a href="http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/corruption-probe-moving-slowly-1.667247" rel="nofollow">http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/corruption-probe-moving-slowly-1.667247</a> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=597#post-1971 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:13:22 +0000 Kathy Dobash 1971@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>The damage and misery to the masses with the PA budget is the extreme disaster. Human hostages were taken to negotiate.<br /> Some how the money given for this building in Hazleton does not compare as very important. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=733#post-1970 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:36:33 +0000 Chris 1970@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p><a href="http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100311_John_Baer__Cost-cut_panel_wants_your_ideas__this_is_no_BS.html">Here is something for everyone who has ideas to improve state government:</a></p> <p><blockquote>That&#39;s right, the Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission is accepting citizen comments on how to save tax dollars. You can send ideas to <a href="mailto:cuttingcosts@pasen.gov">cuttingcosts@pasen.gov</a>.</blockquote> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=265&page=5#post-1969 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:33:18 +0000 Chris 1969@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>If Veon walks it&#39;s really going to hurt Corbett&#39;s Gov bid. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=732#post-1967 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:20:00 +0000 Chris 1967@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p><blockquote>MEDIA RELEASE</p> <p>March 11, 2010<br /> RUSSELL FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE<br /> CONTACT: Steve Clark<br /> (814) 944-5995</p> <p><strong>RUSSELL RESPONDS TO SPECIAL ELECTION SELECTION</strong><br /> <em>The Party Doesn’t Want a Candidate That’s Connected to the People</em></p> <p>(JOHNSTOWN, PA) – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Russell, Republican candidate for the nomination for Representative in the 12th PA Congressional district announced today that he is “disappointed, but was prepared” for today’s selection of his primary opponent by GOP conferees for the upcoming special election to fill the unexpired term of the late Rep. John Murtha.</p> <p>“The party establishment has been saying all along that they prefer Tim Burns because he can write his own checks,” said Russell. “We’re not surprised. The party doesn&#39;t want a candidate that&#39;s connected to the people, they want one with money. While unfortunate, this was what we expected.”</p> <p>Russell says he will continue campaigning to be the Republican nominee in the May 18th primary election. “This is a fight we started more than two and a half years ago,” said Russell. “I have covered this district from one end to the other, and I am fully aware of how the voters feel disenfranchised by their elected officials and the party elite. This campaign is about the people, not the entrenched establishment.”<br /> More information is available at <a href="http://www.russellbrigade.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.russellbrigade.com</a><br /> -30-</blockquote> </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=265&page=5#post-1966 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:36:01 +0000 Gordon Davis Jr 1966@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Inspired defense. I&#39;m thinking 5 to 10. Get over it, he&#39;s going in. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=502#post-1965 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:31:35 +0000 lowerluzerne 1965@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Well it has been a month since my last post on the new siting Hazleton Council members, but i have to ask again <strong>where are you</strong> what are your ideas, your concerns, and your leadership? Nothing but silence, hmmmmmmmm </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=731#post-1964 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:26:51 +0000 lowerluzerne 1964@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>Starting tomorrow we will be identifying some of the <strong>largest, deepest pot holes in the</strong> City of Hazleton. after we have a list of the TOP 10 we will forward them to the Mayor of Hazleton. I am sure he remembers the famous quote from President Bush at the PNC field in Scranton where Bush said for all to hear <strong>&quot; Mayor Barletta fill the pot holes!&quot;<br /> </strong><br /> feel free to post the location of your worst pot hole by street and cross street. </p> http://newstalkpa.com/topic.php?id=597#post-1963 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:22:48 +0000 lowerluzerne 1963@http://newstalkpa.com/ <p>I know many were critical of the <strong>ONE million dollars that Eachus</strong> got to finish the auditorium in Hazleton and called it a waste. But <a href="http://standardspeaker.com/news/hazleton-municipal-airport-to-get-1m-upgrades-1.670644">here i read </a>about a million dollars that IS a waste of money. Spending money for the Hazleton airport is like <strong>throwing money out the airplane window!</strong> I mean WHO uses it, what industry WOULD move out if we didn&#39;t have it? </p> <p>I am sure all those critical of the money Eachus got have to be losing their minds after reading this article. DONT YOU THINK? </p>