Newspaper: Berks Countians understand need for tax reform

From an editorial in The Pottstown Mercury:

A legislative forum was held Monday at Daniel Boone Middle School for discussion of tax proposals — a pretty dry topic for a pleasant summer night.

But the forum brought out a full house — nearly 400 people — to listen intently to proposals for tax reform that have been talked about in Harrisburg for 40 years.

Berks County residents demand Pennsylvania eliminate school property taxes. So what's wrong with the rest of the state?

Read the full editorial at the link below:

Berks Countians understand need for tax reform - pottsmerc.com

Bad Things Come in Threes

Poll: Economy Trumps Terrorism as Top Concern

Economy Trumps Terrorism as Top Concern

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

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Obama's 'Insufferable Arrogance'

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Hunger Among Older Americans On The Rise

Hunger Among Older Americans Spikes Nearly 80 Percent Since 2001

Pennsylvania State Police Urge Vigilance as Sept. 11 Anniversary Nears

Pennsylvania State Police Urge Vigilance as Sept. 11 Anniversary Nears

Being 'Social' is Now a College Survival Skill

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The Evolution of Hype

Holder Plays 'Shell Game' at Justice, Should Resign Instead, Says CCRKBA

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Is John Rafferty Pennsylvania's next Attorney General?

PoliticsPA, a well-regarded political website, is reporting that Republican State Sen. John C. Rafferty Jr. is planning a run for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2012.

From a story by PoliticsPA Managing Editor Keegan Gibson:

He won't face a question of experience: Rafferty served as Deputy Attorney General from 1988 to 1991. In the PA Senate, he has built a reputation as a good legislator respected on both sides of the aisle. He chairs the Transportation Committee and serves on Appropriations, Judiciary, Law & Justice, Banking and Insurance and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

I've gotten to know Sen. Rafferty well over the years and he would make an outstanding Attorney General. He's a dedicated public servant who has moved up the ranks quickly in the state Senate. He's also big on constituent service, not an easy task in the expansive 44th State Senate District, which stretches across Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties.

Rafferty's likely opponent would be liberal Democrat Patrick Murphy, a one-term Congressman from Bucks County who lost his bid for re-election in 2010.

Read more about a possible Rafferty campaign at the link below:

Rafferty in for Attorney General

Columnist: Obama Ducks Growing Crisis Over Retirement

Michael Barone: President Ducks Growing Crisis Over Retirement - Investors.com

Political scientist: Perzel's plea vindicates Corbett’s claim that corruption probe was fair

Political scientist says Perzel's plea vindicates Corbett's claim that corruption probe was fair - witf.org

Nice work if you can get it

State and Local Governments Employ 16.6 Million Full-Time Equivalent Employees in 2010

Warren 'Raise My Taxes' Buffett's Company May Owe IRS $1 Billion

Warren 'Raise My Taxes' Buffett's Company May Owe IRS $1 Billion | NewsBusters.org

Get out of the water!

13 Pennsylvanians Charged With Welfare Fraud

Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General Announces July Welfare Fraud Adjudications

Gov. Corbett Announces Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Appointments

Property tax reform forum draws large crowd

250 turn out for tax reform session in Amity - pottsmerc.com

New Obama Economic Adviser Offers Same Old Failed Policies

Krueger's Keynesian Leftovers - Investors.com

Warren Buffett doesn't pay taxes but you should

Warren Buffett wants more Americans to pay higher taxes at the same time his company has not paid any federal taxes in almost a decade.

From a New York Post editorial calling out the liberal hypocrite:

If Buffett really thinks he and his "mega-rich friends" should pay higher taxes, why doesn't his firm fork over what it already owes under current rates?

Likely answer: He cares more about shilling for President Obama -- who's practically made socking "millionaires and billionaires" his re-election theme song -- than about kicking in more himself.

Read the full editorial at the link below:

Warren Buffett's hokey tax-hike call - Editorial - NYPOST.com

The 11th Commandment

Columnist: Obama at a loss to turn around economy

Sen. Ron Johnson:

Since taking office in admittedly tough economic conditions, the president has taken America 180 degrees in the wrong direction. His failed $825-billion stimulus, Obamacare, Dodd-Frank and the explosion of his administration’s other job-killing regulations have combined to put a stranglehold on our economy.

Read the full op-ed at the link below:

JOHNSON: Obama at a loss - Washington Times

Obama's Latest Amnesty Scheme for Illegals

FAIR Files FOIA Request Seeking Information About Sweeping Administrative Changes in Immigration Enforcement

Impact of Hurricane Irene on U.S. Nuclear Energy Facilities

Impact of Hurricane Irene on U.S. Nuclear Energy Facilities

Sarah McLachlan to Perform at Flight 93 National Memorial Dedication

Sarah McLachlan to Perform at Flight 93 National Memorial Dedication

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

CBS Reruns Slam at Bush Over Katrina; Touted Nagin as 'Expert'| NewsBusters.org

PA State Rep. Warren Kampf: Lessons from the Ackerman Fiasco Can be Found in Harrisburg

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Congressman Joe Pitts: U.S. needs real tax reform

An excellent op-ed by Congressman Joe Pitts, R-PA, that offers real solutions to reforming the tax code instead of Obama's idiotic "tax the rich" bumper sticker slogan.

U.S. needs permanent tax reform - pottsmerc.com

New Deal or Obama's Raw Deal?

The Vacation President

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Pennsylvania Motorists Reminded to be Patient, Obey School Bus Stopping Law

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PennDOT Reminds Parents, Students About School Bus Safety

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John McCain still alive ... turns 75 today

Birthday wishes to Arizona Sen. John McCain, who turns 75 today.

Remember all those Obama-loving liberal pundits who said in 2008 that McCain was too old to serve as president and he'd probably die in office, thus making Sarah Palin president?

Typical scare tactics for the far left. I bet some people did not vote for McCain because of his age. Instead we get stuck with a 50-year-old community organizer whose screwed up the country royally.

Rep. Maloney to Host Property Tax Town Hall Meeting

WHAT: State Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) will host a town hall meeting to provide information on efforts to reduce and/or eliminate school property taxes. He has often referred to Berks County as "ground zero" in the property tax debate, and is holding this meeting to update constituents on the challenges facing the state Legislature in dealing with this issue.

WHO: Maloney will be joined by other members of the General Assembly, including the co-chairmen of the School Property Tax Relief Caucus, Reps. Jim Cox (R-Berks) and Seth Grove (R-York), as well as Reps. Mark Gillen (R-Berks), Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery), Marcie Toepel (R-Montgomery) and Doug Reichley (R-Berks/Lehigh).

WHEN: Monday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Daniel Boone Middle School auditorium, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville.

LIVE WEBSTREAMING: The meeting may be viewed through Maloney's website, www.RepMaloney.com

3 Years Of Obama's Job Promises, Promises

MSNBC Blames Hurricane on Global Warming?

A hurricane hits the Eastern Seaboard once every hundred years and the cause if global warming? Gimme a break! The global warming alarmists are full of hot air.

MSNBC Features 9/11 Truther to Blame Hurricane on Global Warming | NewsBusters.org

George F. Will Rips Irene Media Hype

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The Failure of Obamanomics

From Investor's Business Daily:

If you needed another metric by which to measure the failure of Obamanomics, new numbers released Friday show that two years after the recession ended the economy still hasn't fully recovered.

The Endless Economic Recovery - Investors.com

Jesse Jackson Rips Obama's America

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Seriously? MSNBC Brings On Ray Nagin to Discuss Hurricane Preparedness

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Weekly GOP Address: Obama's Job-Killing Agenda

Columnist: Obama's Race-Based Spoils System

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Top 10 Outrageous Maxine Waters Quotes

I've advocated mental health screening as a qualification for Congress for a long time. Rep. Maxine Waters is a perfect example.

Top 10 Outrageous Maxine Waters Quotes - HUMAN EVENTS

Pennsylvania Residents Urged to Take Food Safety Precautions During Flooding, Power Outages

Agriculture Secretary Reminds Pennsylvania Residents to Take Food Safety Precautions During Flooding, Power Outages

$500,000 in Stimulus Used to Create 1 Green Job

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Columnist: School superintendents collect big salaries for doing nothing

Big salaries for doing nothing

Video: NewsBusted 8/26/11

Columnist: Obama Should Stay on Vacation

Stay on Vacation - Michael Tanner - National Review Online

Media Mash: Liberal Media Stooges Edition

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Time for PA voters to get rid of Obama suck-up Bob Casey Jr.

Toomey campaign chief aims at Casey

Lost Another Facebook Friend

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene

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Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner: Consumers - Be Prepared and Check Your Policy Before the Hurricane

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Obama Recession Continues

States grow anxious about possible downturn

PJTV: Andrew Klavan's Rules for Wannabe Pundits

Google Won't Give Churches Same Break It Gives Other Non-Profits

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Obama Doubles Down on Failed Stimulus Spending

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Liberals Meet Their Waterloo in Wisconsin

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ObamaCare Could Wipe Out Over 30% of Private Insurance Plans

Remember when Barack Obama promised that you could keep your health insurance coverage if you were happy with the plan? He lied.

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Percentage of Young People Employed in July Is Lowest on Record

This is what the Obama Youth get for electing a community organizer as president.

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How Obama Spent His Summer Vacation

Columnist John Hayward recaps the strangest PR debacle of Obama's weird presidency.

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Gallup: Rick Perry Leads All Candidates

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PEMA Urges Pennsylvanians to Prepare for Hurricane Irene

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Liberal Columnist Kirsten Powers Slams VP Joe Biden

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Abortion opponents have a new voice: Charmaine Yoest

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Katy Perry Blasted for Pro-Israel Tweet

Why do liberals have so much hatred toward Israel or anyone willing to stand with Israel?

Here's the latest example of liberal fascism directed toward singer Katy Perry, who had the nerve to show her support for Israel on her Twitter account.

From Michelle Malkin:

Katy Perry is a pop singer/songwriter who churns out annoying Billboard hits ("Firework," "Teenage Dream," "Hot N Cold") that your tween-age kids love and you love to hate (yes, I speak from experience). She made news this week after tying Michael Jackson’s record of scoring 5 #1 Billboard hits off a single album.

She also made some little-noticed waves on Twitter that should be newsworthy.

In a response to a fan of hers on Monday, she tweeted:

I am! My prayers are for you guys tonight, SHALOM! RT @ luvmikapenniman: @katyperry #prayforisrael please pray with us

Over the past 24 hours, all hell has broken loose — with Palestinian, Muslim, and progressive Twitter followers lashing out at Perry for her innocuous tweet asking others to pray for Israel.

Read more at Malkin's website.

Michael Jackson or Moammar Gadhafi?

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Holder Justice: No Conservatives Need Apply

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Chuck Norris: Obama Smuggling Guns and Registering Yours

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Obama: Whose Support Hasn't He Lost?

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Judicial Watch Sues for Communications between Obama Justice Department and Project Vote Official, Former ACORN Attorney Estelle Rogers

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East Coast Earthquake Puts Focus on Looming Disaster Facing America's Bridges

More than 150,000 U.S. bridges - many in Pennsylvania - are in need of repair.

East Coast Earthquake Puts Focus on Looming Disaster Facing America's Bridges

D.C. Shockwaves

Paul Krugman Gets Angry Over Fake Quote, But His Real Ones Are Just As Bad

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Rep. Maloney to host property tax forum

State Rep. David M. Maloney (R-130th Dist.) will host a school property tax forum on Monday, Aug. 29, at the Daniel Boone Middle School Auditorium in Amity Township.

The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is open to the public.

"I have long said that Berks County is "Ground Zero" for the debate over school property taxes. It is the issue I hear about most frequently from constituents," Maloney said in a press release announcing the forum.

From the release:

"Our agenda for Aug. 29th is to lay out to the public where we are at this point in time in the fight to reduce and eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania. Several of my State House colleagues and I will present the most current data we have and discuss the challenges we face in our 130th District and statewide."

State Reps. Seth Grove, R-York, and Jim Cox, R-Berks, who are both co-team leaders for the House Majority Policy Committee will be on hand as well as Reps. Doug Reichley R- Berks/Lehigh, Marcy Toepel, R-Montgomery, and Mark Gillen, R-Berks, who will all participate in the forum.

"We have a lot of information to put forward and we will talk about previous tax relief efforts like legalized gaming and Act 1," Maloney said. "We will talk about school district growth versus state funding over the last 10 years. At the end of the presentation we will take questions."

State lawmakers from Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties have been pushing for the elimination of school property taxes for years, Maloney noted.

"No two counties in Pennsylvania are alike as we all struggle with higher school property taxes," Maloney said. "In some parts of Pennsylvania, school property taxes are not an issue, but they are a problem here. We have information and numbers that most people have not seen and it looks at school property taxes on a statewide view. I felt it was necessary to share this data. There are hot spots in Pennsylvania where this is a serious concern. We in the southeast live in a hot spot."

"Part of my purpose for this event is to also tell people that we will continue to work to correct the problems with the school property tax system," Maloney said.

Columnist: Obama Baits the Dependency Trap

American Thinker: Obama Baits the Dependency Trap

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

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An Inside Look At Washington

Pennsylvania Begins Bridge Inspections After Earthquake

Pennsylvania has the most structurally deficient bridges of any state, so this make sense.

PennDOT Inspectors Begin Precautionary Bridge Inspections After Earthquake

ObamaCare 'Saves Money' By Costing You Money

Columnist: John Hayward: The worst legislation of our lifetimes finds new ways to be stupid and wasteful.

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Obama Hits Bottom In Polls

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Does Obama Have Any Idea Why New Deal Failed?

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Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth: Photo ID Protects Integrity of Every Vote

This is a step in the right direction after eight years of Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell blocking efforts to reduce voter fraud in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth: Photo ID Protects Integrity of Every Vote

Flashback 2007: Rick Perry Bashes PA Legislature

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PennDOT: Free Motorcycle Safety Courses Available Through October

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PA Awards $66M to Reform Lowest-Achieving Schools

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Jimmy Carter Comeback

Obama Approval Hits New Low With Hispanics

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Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

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Is Google Making Us Dumber or Just Plain Lazy?

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Michele Bachmann to Join FRC Action's Values Voter Summit

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Joe Biden 'Fully Understands' China's Mandatory Abortions

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Sarah Palin: Iowa Passion

Ron Paul to Address National Press Club, Oct. 5

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Facts and Truth About U.S. Inflation, Debt, and Political Crisis

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$4.5B in Earnings, Taxes Lost Last Year Due to the High U.S. College Dropout Rate

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Gov. Corbett Announces Nominations and Appointments

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Democrats' Latest Claim: Obama = Reagan?

72 Law Enforcement Officers Killed on 9/11 to Be Remembered on 10th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks

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Top 10 Tax-Unfriendly States for Retirees

Surprisingly, Pennsylvania did not make the Top 10 list.

Top 10 Tax-Unfriendly States for Retirees - HUMAN EVENTS

Pennsylvania Remains National Leader in Child Support Collections

Pennsylvania Remains National Leader in Child Support Collections

PennDOT to Aid State, Local DUI Enforcement through Labor Day

PennDOT to Aid State, Local DUI Enforcement through Labor Day

Columnist: Elitist Obama Sets Poor Example

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Obama Shreds The Constitution Again

Unable to get his amnesty schemes passed by Congress, President Obama decides not to enforce the law in order to help illegals stay in the U.S.

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Weekly Republican Address: Ohio Gov. John Kasich

Pennsylvania Jobless Rate Rises to 7.8%

The Obama Recession continues as Pennsylvania's unemployment rate jumped to 7.8% in July, up from 7.6% in June. So much for Obama's recovery summer.

Pennsylvania's Employment Situation: July 2011

The Obama Bust Tour

Pennsylvania Gaming Board Issues $30,000 Fines

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Approves Fines Totaling $30,000

Judicial Watch Lawsuit Uncovers New Documents: Obama Administration Bankrolls Massive Internet Propaganda Campaign to Push Obamacare

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William H. Ryan Jr. Named Chairman of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

Governor Corbett Names William H. Ryan Jr. as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

Zogby: Voters Tuning Obama Out

Pollster John Zogby on the Obama presidency:

"Both the stock market and President Obama's poll numbers are tanking."

Zogby: Voters Might be Tuning Obama Out - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

Dangit: So Far, No Dirt on Rick Perry

Dangit: So Far, No Dirt on Perry - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

Obama Takes The Plunge

Republicans Ridicule Obama's Martha's Vineyard Vacation

Unemployment is above 9 percent, poverty is at record levels and the stock market is in the tank. Barack Obama deserves a vacation after the great work he's done destroying the U.S. economy.

Republicans Ridicule Obama's Martha's Vineyard Vacation - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

Help Rebuild St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero

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Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

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'The Super Committee' On Deficit Reduction

Report: Poverty Soars Under Obama

How's this for hope and change? Despite trillions of dollars in new government spending, the poverty rate in America has soared under Barack Obama.

Study: 1 in 5 American children lives in poverty

PA Takes Disciplinary Actions Against 152 Licensed, Commissioned Professionals, Organizations

PA Department of State: Disciplinary Actions Taken Against 152 Licensed, Commissioned Professionals, Organizations

Obama to Jobless: Another Speech

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Barack Obama: The Dog Ate My Recovery

Barack Obama still hasn't run out of excuses for his failed economic policies.

Editorial: Did Bo (Obama's Dog) Eat The Recovery? - Investors.com

Obama Touts Food Stamps As Economic Stimulus

Under Barack Obama, 1 in 7 Americans relies on food stamps. And Obama thinks that's a good thing. He'd like to see more people dependent on the government for their food. Not exactly the hope and change you were promised.

Food Stamp Stimulus - HUMAN EVENTS

Pennsylvania Table Games Revenue in July Highest to Date

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Obama's Bust Tour USA

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PA Legislator Honored For Commitment to Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking

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Agriculture Secretary Asks Public to Help Keep Asian Longhorned Beetle from Entering Pennsylvania

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Gov. Corbett Announces Nominations, Appointments

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Rick Perry: Time to Get America Working Again

Newspaper: On fixing the economy, Obama got it wrong

The liberal Los Angeles Times, an Obama supporter from Day 1, admits on its editorial pages what Barack Obama and his economic advisers refuse to see: They got it all wrong on the economy. The newspaper says it's time for a fresh start.

Fixing the economy: We got it wrong

Columnist: Obama's Real Problem

Forget the excuses by the state-run liberal media. Barack Obama is simply over matched for the job of president of the United States.

An excellent assessment of the Obama Administration so far by columnist Peter Wehner:

The uncomfortable truth for liberals is this: Obama is failing because his (liberal) policies are failing. It is that simple. Pouring old wine into new wineskin won't do the trick. Neither will a bus tour. Neither will finger the Arab Spring and the Japanese tsunami for our economic troubles. Neither will employing what John Harwood calls "the hottest rhetoric of [Obama's] tenure, blistering opponents for refusing 'to put the country ahead of party' because they would 'rather see their opponents lose than see America win.'"

What we are witnessing are the desperate, angry and increasingly unappealing words of a desperate, angry, and increasingly unappealing politician. Those who are waiting for Superman will be waiting in vain.

Read the full column at the link below:

Obama's Problem is Not Communication

The Cost of Government

Today, Aug. 15, is the last day in 2011 you have been working to pay for the cost of government (taxes and regulations) if you live in Pennsylvania.

The money you bring home the rest of the year is all yours.

Still think we don't need to shrink the size of government at every level?

From The Commonwealth Foundation:

By the calculation of Americans for Tax Reform, Pennsylvania just reached its Cost of Government Day. That is, it took the average Keystone worker until Aug. 15, or 227 days, to earn enough to pay his share of federal, state and local government spending and meet the costs of regulation. That puts Pennsylvania in a dismal 40th place among U.S. states, and three days later than the national average.

Read more at The Commonwealth Foundation Blog.

Newspaper: Pennsylvania Legislature could easily be cut

A day after The Pottstown Mercury called for reducing the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature to save money and increase efficiency, The Philadelphia Inquirer has jumped on the bandwagon.

From the Inquirer editorial:

The Pennsylvania legislature has not exactly distinguished itself with a House that has 203 members. With a 150-member House, it's unlikely to do any worse making laws, and it could save some money in the process.

Read the full editorial at the newspaper's website.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Obama

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Who Killed the U.S. Economy?

Newspaper: ObamaCare Faces Death Panel Of Its Own

Editorial: ObamaCare Faces Death Panel Of Its Own - Investors.com

Americans United for Life Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Political Heavyweights Join Americans United for Life for its 40th Anniversary Gala

Poll: Opposition to Obamacare Grows

New Poll Shows Iowa Electorate Opposes Obamacare

What's Stopping You?

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Newspaper: Time Has Come For Smaller Pennsylvania Legislature

Pennsylvania taxpayers shell out more than $300 million a year to support 253 elected state lawmakers and their 3,000 staffers. Are taxpayers getting their money's worth?

Editorial: Smaller Legislature is an idea whose time has come - pottsmerc.com

Join the fight to end school property taxes

The Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations is planning a big push this fall to help eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania. Find out how you can help at the link below:

Join the fight to end school property taxes - pottsmerc.com

Richard Viguerie: Conservative Voters Winnowing Out Moderate Candidates

Richard Viguerie: Conservative Voters Winnowing Out Moderate Candidates

Obama on 'Pawn Stars'

Gallup: Obama job rating sinks below 40%

It has not been a good summer for Barack Obama. Might as well go on vacation.

Gallup: Obama job rating sinks below 40% for first time

Richard Viguerie: Rick Perry Only Candidate Who Passes 2 Key Tests

Richard Viguerie: Rick Perry is the Only Candidate Who Passes Two Key Tests

Pennsylvania DEP Offers Grants to Small Businesses Looking to Reduce Energy Costs

Pennsylvania DEP Offers Grants to Small Businesses Looking to Reduce Energy Costs, Curb Pollution

What Michelle Bachmann Triumph Means in Iowa

John Gizzi: What Bachmann Triumph Means in Iowa - HUMAN EVENTS

Top 10 Reasons Obama Won't Win Reelection

Top 10 Reasons Obama Won't Win Reelection - HUMAN EVENTS

Gov. Perry Announces Presidential Bid

Dr. Screw-Us

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Key ObamaCare Provision

Richard Viguerie: Appeals Court Ruling on Obamacare is a Reminder to Constitutional Conservative Activists

Lincoln Radio Journal: Property Tax Relief in PA

This week on Lincoln Radio Journal: Host Lowman Henry talks with David Baldinger of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations about the group's plan for eliminating school property taxes; Frank Gamrat and Eric Montarti of the Allegheny Institute discuss the economic impact of drilling in the Marcellus Shale region on The Allegheny Institute Report; and, Scott Paterno has an Uncomfortable Truth commentary on President Barack Obama's failure to lead. Visit www.lincolnradiojournal.com to find out were you can listen to the program in your area.

FRC Praises Federal Appeals Court for Striking Down Core Provision of Obama Healthcare Law

FRC Praises Federal Appeals Court for Striking Down Core Provision of Obama Healthcare Law

In Celebration Of Tony Bennett's 85th Birthday

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Michelle Malkin: The Debt Panel's Patty Murray Problem

The Debt Panel's Patty Murray Problem - HUMAN EVENTS

All 6 Democrats on Deficit-Reduction Panel Earned F From Taxpayers' Union

More evidence Democrats are not serious about reducing the deficit.

All 6 Democrats on Deficit-Reduction Panel Earned F From Taxpayers' Union | CNSnews.com

Sebelius Admits Administration Lied About Cost of ObamaCare

Sebelius Admits Administration Lied About Cost of ObamaCare

Unemployment Numbers Are Higher Than You Imagined

Your tax dollars at work

Pennsylvania audit shows persistent misuse of LIHEAP - pottsmerc.com

Carney Derided Bush's Vacation, Defends Obama's Vacation Plans

Carney Derided Bush's Vacation, Defends Obama's Vacation Plans | CNSnews.com

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

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Columnist: 500 Billion New Reasons To Invalidate ObamaCare

Howard Rich, writing in Investor's Business Daily:

A few hundred billion dollars here, a few hundred billion dollars there — sooner or later we're talking about the real cost of Barack Obama's new socialized medicine monstrosity.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi once said that "we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it." Apparently, passing the legislation was also a prerequisite to determining its actual price tag — which as it turns out is much higher than anyone fathomed.

The latest cost overrun associated with ObamaCare? A $500 billion "error" associated with insuring the spouses and children of new entitlement recipients. That's $500 billion in additional deficit spending — although it didn't stem from an "error" so much as it was the result of a deliberate miscalculation.

Read the full column at the link below:

500 Billion New Reasons To Invalidate ObamaCare - Investors.com

The Wheels On Obama's Bus ...

Jay Carney vs. Jay Carney: Attacked Bush's 2001 'Heartland Tour,' Defends Obama's 2011 Midwest Job-Creation Tour | NewsBusters.org

While America Burns

Byron York: Obama partisans ignore facts when bashing Bush

Columnist: Obama partisans ignore facts when bashing Bush - pottsmerc.com

Ann Coulter: The Sun Never Sets On The British Welfare System

The Sun Never Sets On The British Welfare System - HUMAN EVENTS

Columnist: Obama Should Resign

A President In Over His Head Should Resign - Investors.com

Global Warming Meltdown

Global Warming Link to Drowned Polar Bears Melts Under Searing Fed Probe - HUMAN EVENTS

New Poll Shows Trouble for Obama in Iowa

New Poll Shows Trouble for Obama in Iowa

Gov. Corbett Announces Nominations and Appointments

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Nominations and Appointments

Commonwealth Foundation: PLCB Kiosk Catastrophe Continues

Commonwealth Foundation: PLCB Kiosk Catastrophe Continues

Sanity Downgrade for Dems

PA taxpayers to pay more for politicians' health care

Taxpayers to pay 14 percent more for Senate health benefits - pottsmerc.com

Voters Have More Confidence in Tea Party Than in Congress

Despite the relentless propaganda campaign by Democrats and their liberal media allies to demonize the Tea Party Movement, the majority of Americans would rather put their trust in the Tea Party rather than Congress, according to a new poll.

Rasmussen Reports: Voters Still Express More Confidence in Tea Party Than in Congress

Democrats, Big Labor Lose Big in Wisconsin

Wisconsin GOP 'Darling' Deals Democrats a Blow Felt Nationwide - HUMAN EVENTS

Audit Finds Waste, Abuse in Low-Income Heating Program

Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner Says Waste, Abuse, and Potential Fraud Persists in LIHEAP Four Years After Being First Identified

Obama Does His Best

Stop Paying For Corruption: Suspend U.N. Funding

Newt Gingrich: Stop Paying For Corruption: Suspend U.N. Funding - HUMAN EVENTS

'Fast and Furious' Goes All the Way to the White House

"Fast and Furious" Goes All the Way to the White House - HUMAN EVENTS

Newspaper: Obama Owns This Bad Economy

Investor's Business Daily Editorial: The President Owns This Bad Economy - Investors.com

Parents Admit Shortcomings When It Comes to Protecting Their Children on Social Networks

Parents Admit Shortcomings When It Comes to Protecting Their Children on Social Networks

Economic Freedom & Quality of Life

Pennsylvania to Offer Free Potassium Iodide Tablets on Aug. 11

Pennsylvania Department of Health to Offer Free Potassium Iodide Tablets on Aug. 11

Gov. Corbett Announces Recent Appointments

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Recent Appointments

A vote of no confidence on Barack Obama

Rick Santelli: 'If it Wasn't for the Tea Party...We Would Have Been Rated BBB' | NewsBusters.org

Editorial: Happy Birthday, But Not So Happy Us

Investor's Business Daily lays it on the line:

As the economy flatlines and stocks crater, the Pied Piper of hope and change leads us over a cliff while blowing out birthday candles at the White House and snuffing out America's future.

This administration has been so wretched, its performance so incompetent, that we half-expect to see billboards popping up with the image of Jimmy Carter and the words, "Miss me yet?"

Editorial: Happy Birthday, But Not So Happy Us - Investors.com

How to stop getting mailbox full of credit-card offers

Here's how to stop getting mailbox full of credit-card offers - pottsmerc.com

Twitter's 'Who to Follow' List Overwhelmingly Promotes Liberal Pundits, Media Outlets

Twitter's 'Who to Follow' List Overwhelmingly Promotes Liberal Pundits, Media Outlets | NewsBusters.org

Obama Re-Election Prospects

Columnist: Broke Nation On Edge Of Armageddon

Mark Steyn: Brokest Nation In History On Edge Of Armageddon - Investors.com

Top 10 Unhinged Liberal Attacks

Top 10 Unhinged Liberal Attacks - HUMAN EVENTS

Weekly Republican Address: Where Are The Jobs?

Documents: ACORN = Voter Fraud

Documents: ACORN and Project Vote Activity Resulted in Dramatic Percentage of Invalid Colorado Voter Registrations for 2008 and 2010 Election Cycles

RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the July Unemployment Numbers

"After 30 straight months above 8 percent unemployment, it's time for President Obama to quit passing the buck, take responsibility for the economy and institute a pro-growth jobs agenda to get Americans back to work."

RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the July Unemployment Numbers

Pennsylvania: 230 State-Owned Vehicles to be Offered at Aug. 15 Public Auction

Nearly 230 State-Owned Vehicles to be Offered at Aug. 15 Public Auction

Rich Man, Poor Man

DEP Declares Drought Watches, Warnings in 44 PA Counties

DEP Declares Drought Watches, Warnings Around Commonwealth

All Things Must Pass

Sorry for the lack of posting over the past 24 hours. I've been incapacitated by a kidney stone. Spent 7 hours in the emergency room of my local hospital waiting for urine test, X-ray and CT to confirm diagnosis. Finally feeling better now that the pain medication has kicked in. I'm sending out this dedication to me: "All Things Must Pass" by George Harrison.

RNC: Obama and Democrats Put Medicare Cuts in Debt Ceiling Deal

RNC: Obama and Democrats Put Medicare Cuts in Debt Ceiling Deal

Corbett Signs Extension of PACE, PACENET Prescription Benefits

Governor Corbett Fulfills State's Promise Protecting PACE and PACENET Prescription Benefits for Older Adults

Dick Morris: Obama Facing Landslide Defeat in 2012

Gov. Corbett Signs Fifth Execution Warrant

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Bucks County Man

Editorial: U.S. Heading For A Double-Dip Recession Under Obama?

Obama's failure is complete, according to Investor's Business Daily.

From a new editorial about Obama's failed economic policies:

Despite the largest Keynesian spending splurge in the history of the planet, the economy continues to founder.

The last two years' "stimulus" — meant to get consumers and businesses humming again — was in excess of 10% of GDP, an unheard of economic intervention, exceeding even FDR's during the Depression.

Tragically, the result has been the same: failure. Indeed, if anything, trillions of dollars of federal stimulus seems to have damaged hopes for a rebound.

Read the full editorial at the link below:

Editorial: Heading For A Double-Dip Recession? - Investors.com

Poll: Obama losing to Romney in Pennsylvania

Obama losing to Romney in Pennsylvania, poll says - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

Pamela Geller's New Book: 'Stop the Islamization of America'

Stop the Islamization of America: A Veteran Freedom Fighter's Groundbreaking Guide to Defending Our Nation

Look For The Union Label?

UNION MEMBERS OUTRAGED After White House Hires Non-Union Crew For Obama's Birthday Bash

Tea Party Hobbits

Thomas Sowell: How Images Of 'Poor,' 'Elderly' Distort Reality

How Images Of 'Poor,' 'Elderly' Distort Reality - Investors.com

Welcome to the Recovery

How are you celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Democrats' "Recovery Summer" as the U.S. economy plunges into another recession thanks to misguided liberal policies supported by Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats?

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, First Lady Susan Corbett Announce Winners of 'Name the Pups' Contest

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, First Lady Susan Corbett Announce Winners of 'Name the Pups' Contest

NFIB Launches Campaign to Highlight Regulatory Burden on Small Businesses

NFIB Launches Campaign to Highlight Regulatory Burden on Small Businesses

Not Enough Doctors Under ObamaCare?

ObamaCare's Most Frightening Consequence: Not Enough Doctors - HUMAN EVENTS

What elected officials really think of constituents

If you've suspected that the people you elect to represent you don't give a damn about you, you're pretty close to the truth.

An elected school board member in Berks County, PA, wrote a letter to a newspaper explaining why he used salty language during an outbursts at a recent public meeting and in the process outed some of his fellow board members.

An excerpt from his letter:

"I have been on the Wilson School Board for 11 years, and over the last few years I have seen several on the board disregard the principles of the democratic process. Meetings are orchestrated in advance, we hide information from the public, ridicule the public behind close doors, and quite often flat out lie to the public."

Read the full letter by Mike Martin at the link below:

Outrage led official to swear at meeting

Even NY Times loses faith in Obama

You know you're in trouble when The New York Times, the official propaganda arm of the Democratic Party, starts dissing Barack Obama.

So much for the myth of hope and change.

The New York Times: "The president can no longer make the argument that he has changed the way Washington works - Mr. Obama's Washington, in fact, has looked even worse than previous eras …"

RNC: What They Are Saying: Obama's 'Inept' Leadership on Debt Ceiling Debate Has Left His Party and Presidency in a 'Diminished State'

Gallup: Liberals Remain Small Minority

Gallup: Liberals Remain Small Minority in America--Outnumbered Nearly 2-to-1 by Conservatives | CNSnews.com

Oh, Bother

Police: State lawmaker charged with DUI had BOC 4 times legal limit

Police: Democratic State Rep. Joe Brennan's blood alcohol level almost four times over legal limit

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

Documents Show Obama White House Attacked and Excluded Fox News Channel

Richard Viguerie Urges No Recriminations Against Tea Party Defectors

Richard Viguerie Urges No Recriminations Against Tea Party Defectors

Feds Sue Alabama to Make Sure No One Enforces U.S. Immigration Law, Charges FAIR

Feds Sue Alabama to Make Sure No One Enforces U.S. Immigration Law, Charges FAIR

RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the Debt Limit Deal

RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the Debt Limit Deal

Joe Biden: Vice President of Embarrassment

Uncle Joe's Rental Cottage - HUMAN EVENTS

That Sinking Feeling

Gallup: Obama's Approval Hits All-Time Lows With Independents, Moderates and Conservative Democrats | NewsBusters.org

U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts: An unaccountable Medicare board

An unaccountable Medicare board - pottsmerc.com

The Biggest Loser

New Fiscal Year in PA Begins with $1.7B in General Fund Revenues

Revenue Department Releases July Collections

Pennsylvania July Slot Machine Revenue Single Highest Month To Date

July Slot Machine Revenue Single Highest Month To Date

64 Percent of U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan Happened on Obama's Watch

Another Nobel Peace Prize for our war president?

64 Percent of U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan Happened on Obama's Watch

Global warming hoax unravels

More evidence has surfaced that much of the climate change science used by global warming alarmists was made up.

You would think that environmentalists would be overjoyed at the news that the world is not in danger. But that's not the case. I wonder why. Could it be that there's money to be made in frightening people? Just ask millionaire Al Gore.

Check out this well-written opinion piece by Chester County resident Anthony J. Oleck:

Another blow to the Al Gore types - dailylocal.com

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

Media Reality Check: During Debt Talks, Liberal Media Savaged Tea Party as Ignorant, Irrational Terrorists | NewsBusters.org

Transportation Report Delivered to Gov. Corbett

Pennsylvania Transportation Funding Advisory Commission Report Delivered to Governor

Second Obama Recession On The Way?

Return to a Recession is a Real Risk According to Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator

Hold Your Nose

Obama Still Wants To Raise Taxes

Obama Calms the Left by Vowing to Revisit Tax Hikes on the 'Rich' - HUMAN EVENTS

Local Universities On 'Top Party Schools' List

Penn State University ranks No. 7 on this year's list.

On the other end of the scale, another Pennsylvania school, Grove City College, was No. 8 on an accompanying list of "stone-cold sober" schools.

Local Universities On 'Top Party Schools' List - WTAE Pittsburgh

Changing Course

Audit Finds Rampant Waste, Mismanagement on PA Liquor Board

What happens when government owns and operates all the liquor stores in Pennsylvania? Widespread waste and mismanagement, according to a new audit conducted by Auditor General Jack Wagner, a Democrat.

Auditor General Finds Rampant PLCB Waste and Mismanagement

CREW Exposed As Far Left Front Group

New Analysis Exposes Partisanship of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)