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Contact: Jim Burn - Phone: (412) 821-3810
Posted July 10, 2010
Statement From Jim Burn, Chairman Of The Pennsylvania Democratic Party Regarding Tom Corbett's Remarks On Unemployed Pennsylvanians
Pittsburgh: Tom Corbett's insensitive and callous remarks claiming many unemployed Pennsylvanians "are purposefully remaining unemployed in order to collect benefits", demonstrates how out of touch he is with the working families of our Commonwealth. Since becoming the Republican candidate for Governor, Tom Corbett has continually taken positions that lead on to believe he lives in a different Pennsylvania than the rest of us.
In Tom Corbett's Pennsylvania there is no need for unemployment benefits because there are plenty of jobs for everyone. In Tom Corbett's Pennsylvania there is no need for healthcare reform because the current healthcare system is working just fine. In Tom Corbett's Pennsylvania we don't need millions of dollars of federal stimulus money because we don't need jobs and our roads, bridges and schools don't need improvement. Hanging-out at fundraisers with oil and gas company executives, Wall Street bankers and other wealthy Republican contributors, Tom Corbett sees a different Pennsylvania than the rest of us.
Tom Corbett needs to visit the Pennsylvania we live in and immediately apologize the unemployed workers he insulted with his inconsiderate remarks.
Candidate Ryan to outline business plan
Posted June 24, 2010
Reprinted from the Daily Record/Sunday News
Ryan Sanders, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 19th Congressional seat, plans to "outline his small business loan development, tax relief and jobs development strategy" at 11 a.m. Friday at Weldon Solutions, 425 E. Berlin Road, West Manchester Township, according to his campaign.
Weldon Solutions, which makes grinders and "designs and integrates robotic automation solutions," according to the company, will be open to the public at the time of Sanders' visit to offer tours as part of this year's "Made in America" factory tour series, according to the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Sanders will face the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County, in the November election.
ADAMS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Posted June 15, 2010
GETTYSBURG, Pa.—Doing a chore that the group’s bylaws require every four years, the Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) has done some reorganizing at the top.
County Democratic Chair Roger Lund of New Oxford was reelected to a 4 year term, as was party Treasurer Stephanie Roelker of Latimore Township. The new vice-chair is Marcia Wilson of Mt. Pleasant and the new ACDC secretary is Colleen Baumgartner of Freedom Township.
“The Democratic party has grown much during the past few years, and we believe we are well poised to continue that progress,” Lund said. “Those who have stepped up into leadership positions will guide us as we continue to reach out to voters of Adams County. I am grateful for their service.”
The Executive Committee now includes Warren Steen, chair of the Political Action Committee, Marty Qually, chair of the Ways and Means Committee and Patricia Manning, Administration. Additionally, Susan Naugle (Gettysburg 3), Steve Whitman (Cumberland 3), Bob Knight (Butler) and Derf Maitland (Union) have been elected or appointed to the Executive Committee.
“Our voter registration numbers keep growing as to the numbers of votes our candidates receive in every election cycle,” Lund said. “As we move into November with an outstanding slate of local candidates and statewide candidates, we are ready to take our party to a whole new level. I am honored to have been reelected and look forward to our next challenges.”
The Democrats have nominated Ryan Sanders for United States Congress (19th District), Derf Maitland for State House District 91 and Mike Strausbaugh for State House District 193.In addition, Dan Onorato and Scott Conklin to are running for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, and Joe Sestak for the U.S.. Senate.
Contact: Roger Lund, 717-624-4860 (rogerlund2@comcast.net) or Bob Knight, 717-357-1009 (sbknight@innernet.net)
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