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Scrap Solar Subsidies

In recent years, Harrisburg politicians decided that Pennsylvania would play venture capitalist in the solar energy market. In an attempt to attract green jobs, the Commonwealth extended more than $180 million in loans and grants to develop solar panel production. Subsidies were so successful in creating an artificial market that solar energy credits completely collapsed in value [...]

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  3. Prevailing Wage Reform Possible in 2012

Pat Toomey and Conservative Senators Challenge Insurance Mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and 42 of his colleagues filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court Monday on behalf of the bipartisan, multi-state challenge to the Democrats’ health spending law. “The Democrats’ 2,700 page health spending bill represents an unprecedented and unconstitutional expansion of the federal government [...]

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Steve Welch on KYW Newsmakers

Steve Welch, appeared on KYW Newsmakers Sunday morning to discuss how he will restore fiscal responsibility to Washington and promote pro-growth policies to improve the economy and create jobs. YouTube Link Related posts:Democrats Condemn 2011 as “GOP Failure”

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Live tweeting #CPAC

We’re live at #CPAC in Washington DC. Follow @keystonenews for live updates @ethand, @bjude, @wcoder will be updating that account over the next 3 days. Pictures from the morning, Marco Rubio and Jim Demint No related posts.

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Penn Turnpike Financial Woes Worsen

Like PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is yet another government agency that is experiencing a worsening financial situation. The Turnpike Commission has been attributing their financial woes to declining revenues and increasing costs. Despite increased tolls, Moody’s credit rating agency foresees an ongoing struggle for the turnpike. A Republican representative is now advocating for the allocation [...]

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Op-Ed: PA GOP Endorsement- Card Check or Keeping them Honest?

Last week in Hershey, the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania voted to endorse candidates for office in Pennsylvania’s 2012 Primary Election.  Hours later, the PA GOP emerged with a full slate of capable, qualified and endorsed candidates who will rely on the Party’s funds and volunteer network to help propel them to victory over their [...]

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Guest OpEd: Obama Regulations are Killing U.S. Jobs

Guest OpEd: Obama Regulations are Killing U.S. Jobs by John E. Peterson President Obama’s hostile attack on oil production and refining is accomplishing its defined goal of making oil more expensive so his green energy allies can compete.  And while it is a cold, hard fact that wind and solar energy will not replace a [...]

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