Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 38 (406)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

February 29, 2012

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Moore’s Out

AFTER A HEARTY Breakfast and morning meeting, Judge Jimmie Moore decides to drop out of Congressional race. Photo: Rory McGlasson.

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Judge Moore Drops Out Of Congressional Run Today, Congressman Robert A. Brady and Judge Jimmie Moore made the following announcements.

Judge Moore: “Today, I, Judge Jimmie Moore, after giving full consideration in an effort to unify the Philadelphia Democratic Party, have decided to withdraw my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for the 1st Congressional Dist., Pennsylvania.”

Congressman Brady: “Judge Moore has made a selfless decision to withdraw his candidacy in the best interest of the unity of the Democratic Party in Philadelphia.

Judge Moore has been a tireless jurist on the Municipal Court and I commend his efforts with the Second Chance community. He is a loyal Democrat and a community advocate. I look forward to working with him to improve the qual-

ity of life for citizens of the 1st Congressional Dist. and the Greater Philadelphia area.

“I will support Judge Moore in the future and he and I will work together on the important issues of creating jobs, reducing hunger, tackling crime and ensuring that the Federal government works effectively and efficiently. And, he and I will work together in the best interest of the Democratic Party.””

Murphy: Ultrasound Bill Unconstitutional Today, Iraq War veteran and former prosecutor Patrick Murphy issued the following statement in response to HB 1077, the so-called “Woman’s Right-to-Know Act”, which would force women to undergo a mandatory and invasive ultrasound at least 24 hours before receiving abortion care: “We all support programs to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies. But this legislation is an outrageous assault on women’s rights in Pennsylvania and an unprecedented intrusion into decisions that should be made exclusively between a woman and

her doctor. The proposal is demeaning and wrong. There is no legal justification for shoving an ultrasound screen in a woman’s face and forcing her to deliver printout image to her physician, all so she can get permission from the government to have a legal medical procedure. The legislature has no constitutional authority to require women to have this unnecessary and invasive medical procedure and, therefore, must abandon this insulting attack on women’s rights. Even Bob McDonnell, the conservative Governor of Virginia, was forced to abandon a similar bill, admitting

that it ‘might run afoul’ of the Constitution and open up the State to serious legal problems. If the legislature here in Pennsylvania moves the bill despite overwhelming objections, it is Governor Corbett’s responsibility to veto it.”

University of Pennsylvania Professor of Law Tobias Barrington Wolff agreed that the bill is unconstitutional, saying: “The Supreme Court has held that a State cannot pass laws for the purpose of obstructing a woman’s access to a legal abortion, nor impose undue burdens on that access. A law mandating that doctors perform a med-

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD ically unnecessary procedure, including the use of an invasive transvaginal probe in some cases, and requiring doctors to position

an ultrasound monitor in the woman’s face whether or not she wants to watch it, appears designed to intimidate and humiliate.

Pennsylvania cannot mandate such mistreatment of women.”

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Sen. Williams Honors Guardsmen State Sen. Anthony Williams joined the Pennsylvania National Guard last week to honor two guardsmen for their exceptional community support and public service throughout the Commonwealth with the Catto Medal, an award that was just revived this year.

First Sgt. Kevin Bittenbender of Lewisburg, Pa., was recognized for volunteering over 500 hours of his time for various organizations since 2005.

Also honored was Maj. Jonathan Bell, a chaplain in the Pittsburghbased 171st Air Refueling Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Bell has recently been recognized nationally for his services as a chaplain overseas.

“These two recipients of the Catto Medal epitomize the longstanding service and sacrifice of the thousands of men and women who dedicate their lives to the people of Pennsylvania and the United States,” Williams said. “From Sgt.

Bittenbender’s selfless service within the Commonwealth, to Major Bell’s renowned work offering spiritual guidance and comfort when it is most needed, these men deserve our recognition and gratitude.”

The Catto Medal recognizes members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who exemplify professionalism, devotion to duty, and support to the community and encourages individual diversity. It is named in honor of Maj. Octavius Catto, a respected AfricanAmerican resident of Philadelphia who was murdered while attempting to subdue violence against African Americans in the city seeking to vote on Election Day in 1871.

The first Catto Medal was authorized in 1871 but disappeared from the Commonwealth’s military decoration system until Dec. 6, 2011.

Bittenbender and Bell are the first recipients of this medal since its revival.

“We honor the sacrifices of the past through our service today,” Williams said. “Octavius Catto made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and franchise for his fellow neighbors and citizens.

The men we honor today remind us the values of courage and conviction Catto held, shared and inspired.”

The Pennsylvania National Guard is one of the largest in the country, serving more than 90 communities in 52 counties, and has a reach that spans the globe.

Recognizing the need to honor and assist those who served in the military, Williams has been leading an effort to help unemployed veterans, whose numbers are growing as service men and women return from Iraq and Afghanistan. His legislation, Senate Bill 1293, would create a tax credit for businesses that hire a person who has served in the armed forces – including reserve components and the National Guard – and was honorably discharged.

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School-Closure Hearing Dates Set The School Reform Commission of the School District of Philadelphia will hold 10 consecutive special public hearings on Saturday, Mar. 3, in the 2nd-floor auditorium of the School District’s Education Center, 440 N. Broad Street, on the School District’s proposals for school closures and relocations.

The complete schedule of the hearings scheduled for Mar. 3, 2012 is as follows: .

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The SRC will hear each School District closing proposal separately, and each hearing will last approximately one hour. A vote on the proposals will not be taken until the SRC’s regularly scheduled public voting meeting on Mar. 29.

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The scheduling of the hearings marks the completion of the extensive community meeting phase of the Facilities Master Plan process, and initiates the final stage during which the SRC will vote on the recommendations.

Individuals interested in addressing the SRC at the hearings should call (215) 400-4180 to pre-register no later than 4:30p.m. on Friday, Mar. 2, 2012. The SRC will submit transcripts of the hearings to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education in Harrisburg.

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Edwin M. Stanton Elementary School hearing: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Harrison Elementary School hearing: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

George Pepper Middle School hearing: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

FitzSimons High School and E. Washington Rhodes High School hearing: 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School hearing: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Philadelphia High School for Business & Technology hearing: 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Sheridan West Academy Middle School hearing: 3:004:00 p.m.

Charles R. Drew Elementary School hearing: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

William Levering Elementary School hearing: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

AMY Northwest hearing: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Community meetings arranged by

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the District, over the past three months have allowed parents, students and community members to learn more about the Facilities Master Plan, ask questions and share feedback.

The District conducted 17 meetings beginning on Nov.19, 2011 and concluding this past Wednesday Feb. 15, 2012 at Benjamin Franklin HS. In addition to the 17 planned meetings, the District also hosted additional school-based meetings to ensure parents and stakeholders were informed about the District’s recommendations.

In total, the District has held 21 community meetings during this phase, engaging more than 1,110 stakeholders in the Facilities Master Plan discussion. In addition, members of the School Reform Commission were present at almost every meeting to hear concerns and comments first hand.

For more information on the Facilities Master Plan please visit www.philasd.org/fmp.