Vol. I No. 97
Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia
November 10, 2010
Philadelphia
Daily Record
Honoring Vets
STATE SEN. LeAnna Washington hosted her annual Veterans Luncheon Program at Temptations today attended by 200 veterans, many receiving citations. With her are four members of original Tuskegee Airmen Greater Phila. Chapter. From left are Eugene Richardson, Henry Moore, Major John Harrison and Bert Levy.
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CANDIDATES • POLITICIANS
Dissenting Groups Ask Corbett To Quit Targeting Them ver a dozen groups mentioned in the anti-terrorism bulletins created by the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response and circulated by the State Office of Homeland Security held a press conference today to call on the Governor-elect, Tom Corbett, to issue an executive order once he takes office that would prohibit the Homeland Security and State Police from gathering information about people’s political or religious views and associations, except as part of a criminal investigation based on reasonable suspicion of actual criminal conduct.
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The groups will also be announcing the formation of the 1st Amendment Network, a coalition of groups who were targeted and others who support the celebrate dissent as a core American value. Participating organizations include the ACLU of Pennsylvania, American Friends Service Committee, Brandywine Peace Community, Council on American-Islamic Relations of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia International Action Center, Protecting Our Waters and The Shalom Center.
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Some individuals dressed as mock spies. Others waved signs and posters with the message “Don’t Spy on Me”. Speakers included Virginia Cody, a retired Air Force officer and antifracking activist who alerted the media to the existence of the anti-
Small Business Optimism Grows As State GOP Names New House Leaders he National Federation of Independent Business said yesterday its members are highly encouraged by the new leadership team shaping up in the State House of Representatives.
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terrorism bulletins; Jess Sundin, a target of recent FBI raids in the Midwest; Paul Hetznecker, civil rights and criminal defense attorney; Bob Smith, Brandywine Peace Community; Iris Marie Bloom, Protecting Our Waters; Moein Khawaja, Council on American-Islamic Relations of Pennsylvania (CAIR-PA); Ramona Africa, International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal; Cheri Honkala, Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign; and Peter Pedimonti, New Sanctuary Movement. This evening there will be a town hall, The War on Dissent, at the Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, at 6:30 p.m. Featured
“We could not have asked for better partners in the legislature than Sam Smith and Mike Turzai,” said NFIB/PA Director Kevin Shivers.“They’ve been reliable supporters of the small-business agenda and they fought hard over the years against the policies that have made Pennsylvania’s business climate uncompetitive.” Republicans swept to a substantial majority last week in the House of Representatives. When the new session begins in January they will hold a 112-91 advantage over Democrats. Members of the new Republican majority today nominated State Rep. Sam Smith to preside as Speaker and Rep. Mike Turzai to lead as Majority Leader.
speakers include Mike German, a former FBI agent now working for the national ACLU; Mary Catherine Roper, ACLU of Pennsylvania staff attorney; Paul Hetznecker, civil rights and criminal defense attorney; and Jess Sundin, a target of the recent FBI raids in the Midwest. 10 NOVEMBER, 2010
“Governor Corbett is going to have two strong leaders that he can count on to move his economic plan through the Legislature,” said Shivers.“Our members fought very hard to elect people to the Legislature who understand the needs of small business, and we are very THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
eager to roll our sleeves up in January and get to work with the new leadership.” Smith, who represents parts of Jefferson, Indiana and Armstrong Cos., will become the 137th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. His nomination will be submitted for a vote by the full chamber when the House reorganizes in January. He was recently awarded the NFIB Guardian of Small Business award for his outstanding voting record in support of Pennsylvania small-business owners. Turzai was elected by his Republican peers to be Majority Leader. Representing parts of Allegheny Co., his new responsibility will be to lead Republicans on the floor of the House during the critical debates that lie ahead. Turzai was also named recently a Guardian of Small Business by NFIB/Pa. Shivers noted Turzai was the architect of the Keystone Manufacturing Initiative, a package of legislative proposals to lower overhead costs and reduce tax burdens on job creators to encourage them to stay and expand — or start up and relocate – to Pennsylvania.
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endary legal consultant, author and TV commentator F. Lee Bailey, who will keynote the evening. Montgomery Commissioner Joe Hoeffel will also be there.
Nov. 10Phila. Advertising & Business Show, at Crown Plaza Hotel, City Line Ave. & Rte. 76, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Main ballroom. 790 exhibitors, entertainment, free food. Free admission with business card. Sponsored by ACT. Nov. 10State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington hosts luncheon at Temptations Restaurant on Chelten Ave., 12 m. Women Vets are asked to contact Michele Clark (267) 271-4309. Nov. 11Fundraiser for Homeless Veterans Outreach at Swanky Bubbles, 10 S. Front St., 6-8 p.m. $20. For info Joe Eastman (609) 290-8803. Nov. 12Nat’l Society of Colonial Dames of America host James Logan Award Gala honoring Gail Harrity, black tie, at 1630 Latimer St., 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Lady-G Enterprises host “Mothers & Daughters Day,” in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvaniam at Honickman Learning Center & Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required. RSVP by Nov. 1 to Kentia Waters at kwaters@pasenate.com or (215) 227-6161. 4|
Homeless Vets Have A Fundraiser As Well Tomorrow, some will be honoring Veterans Day with a special celebration to give back to some of those who served.
Hofman Sets Date For Fundraiser A political fundraiser for Montgomery Co. Coroner Walter I. Hofman, MD has been scheduled for this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Spring Mill Fire House Ballroom, 2nd floor. That’s at 1210 Hector Street in Conshohocken. Kicking off Dr. Hofman’s 2011 campaign for reelection will be leg-
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At Swanky Bubbles, 10 S. Front Street in Old City, Broad Street Ministry will hold a fundraiser for its Homeless Vets Outreach Program. Every dime donated will go towards assisting this overlooked and often forgotten population that served our country with honor and dignity. With money raised, the ministry can provide razors, toothbrushes, clothing and other much-needed items to our homeless heroes. Guest speakers are Terry Williamson, president of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund; Tigre Hill, director of Barrel of a Gun; Gold Star Mother Ki H. Moon; and Col. Will Barnes of the Delaware National Guard, an expert on the problem facing homeless veterans. The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donation is $20. Complimentary foods will be provided, along with a cash bar. 10 NOVEMBER, 2010
Youngblood Seeks Leadership Post In Next House Term tate Rep. Rosita C. Young-
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duties, tracking votes on the House
blood (D-Northwest) an-
floor and working with others in
nounced yesterday she is a
the caucus leadership in the devel-
“We can meet these challenges,”
candidate for the leadership posi-
opment of legislation, policy and
Youngblood said. “To do so and
tion of Democratic Caucus secre-
strategy.
achieve positive outcomes, we
tary. When caucus members meet
great challenges to Democrats.
must restore integrity and honesty;
to reorganize on Nov. 16, they will
In a letter to Democratic col-
we must be well-informed, stand
elect new leaders in preparation for
leagues, Youngblood noted her ex-
united, be proactive and restore and
the next two-year session of the
perience includes service when the
protect common sense in our insti-
House that begins in January.
caucus was in the minority and the
tution.”
majority, giving her particular inA representative for 16 years,
sight into what Democratic mem-
If elected as caucus secretary,
Youngblood has on numerous oc-
bers will need in the coming
Youngblood would break new
casions stood up against the estab-
session to set an agenda and ac-
ground in the General Assembly as
lishment in the House when she
complish results.
the first “double minority” (African
believed it was the right thing to do for the people of Pennsylvania.
American and female) elected to a She acknowledges the 2011-12 ses-
leadership position in the General
sion, with a Republican Governor
Assembly since its inception in
The responsibilities of the caucus
and Republicans in control of both
1682.
secretary include administrative
the House and Senate, will present
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New Park Adorns Waterfront At Race St. esterday, the Delaware
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“The new Race Street Pier is an
funding was secured for design and
River Waterfront Corp.,
early action project of the Civic Vi-
construction of a one acre public
along with Mayor Nutter
sion which will set new standards
park on the vacant pier at the base
and City and State Officials, broke
of excellence in design and public
of Race Street, immediately south
ground for the Race Street Pier, the
input that will have far reaching
of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The
first new public space of its kind
impact beyond this new park,” said
contract for the project design went
on the Central Delaware River Wa-
Tom Corcoran, president of
to James Corner Field Operations,
terfront.
DRWC. “The Race Street Pier rep-
a nationally recognized landscape
resents a significant investment in
design team whose credits include
In addition, DRWC announced a
a high-quality public space in-
the acclaimed High Line in NYC.
new initiative, the Race Street Con-
tended to serve as a catalyst for the
nector, which will create a new at-
adjacent area and future develop-
The physical design of the pier is
tractive and dramatic experience
ment of the Central Delaware
split into two levels – an upper
for residents and visitors from Old
River Waterfront.”
level with a grand sky promenade
City to walk, bike or drive from
and a lower level for passive recre-
2nd & Race Streets to Columbus
The Race Street Pier will be an in-
ation and social gathering. A dra-
Boulevard to this exciting new pier.
tegral part of a series of open space
matic ramp rises along the north
improvements proposed every half
face alongside the bridge, drama-
“After years of planning and dis-
mile along the central Delaware as
tizing the sense of arriving in the
cussion, the revitalization of the
part of the new Master Plan. It is
space of the river. A lower terrace
Delaware River waterfront is be-
scheduled to open in late spring of
supports a lawn with generous
ginning to quickly take shape,
2011.
seating and social space.
community involvement,” said
Funding was provided by the City
The new park will feature 37 ma-
Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “The
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ture, 8 inch caliper, nearly fully
Race Street Pier will be a spectacu-
Dept. of Conservation & Natural
grown trees which will provide in-
lar new park which will engage
Resources, William Penn Founda-
stant dramatic impact upon open-
people from the adjacent neighbor-
tion, a Pew Charitable Trusts chal-
ing. DRWC has been seeking
hoods, people from all parts of the
lenge grant, Pennsylvania
$2,500 donations to sponsor the ad-
City and tourists in a wonderful
Horticultural Society and Pennsyl-
ditional cost of each of the 37 trees
new way to experience the majestic
vania Dept. of Environmental Pro-
needed for the park. Each tree
Delaware River. We are truly creat-
tection (Coastal Zone
donor will be recognized in the
ing a waterfront that will be en-
Management).
paving at the base of each spon-
driven by world-class design and
joyed by generations of Philadelphians to come.”
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sored tree. At this time, 10 trees In February 2009, Mayor Nutter to-
have been generously donated.
gether with DRWC announced
Tree donations are tax deductible.
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