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EARNING their passage to a ride back to Harrisburg for another term without having to face challengers in the primary or general election are State Sens.

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Taylor Wants Corbett To Fund HEMAP

Sen. Williams Cohosts Kinship Care Panel In order to discuss the unique and growing needs of second-time parents and their families, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-W. Phila.), along with Turning Points for Children, Grands As Parents, and the Kinship Care Committee, welcomes the public to attend a free kinship care conversation on the issues facing this special group of caregivers.

This panel discussion is open to all intergenerational caregivers and their supporters and will take place on Thursday, Mar. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bright Hope Baptist Church, 12th Street & Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

“The decision to raise a grandchild or a young relative is a noble commitment, and we want to make sure that these families are receiving the services and support they need,” Williams said. “This panel discussion will provide an opportunity for conversation with the audience about the many aspects of informal kinship care and the local resources that are available, so I welcome all relative caregivers to attend this informative event.”

The number of children being raised by a grandparent or other relative is rising. One child in 10 in the United States lives with a grandparent. For four out of 10 of those children, that grandpar-

ent is the primary caregiver.

For more information, call (215) 492-2980.

Waters Commends Diversity Efforts

State Rep. Ronald Waters (D-W. Phila.) has commended the House Democratic Caucus’ continued efforts to support diversity within the caucus.

In May 2011 the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus requested to meet with Democratic Leader Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) and Human Resources staff. As a result of the meeting, the House Democratic Caucus developed the Democratic Caucus Diversity Council.

“I am excited about the development of the Diversity Council,” said Dermody.

“We have members and staff who come from many different backgrounds. This group will help all of us to appreciate the strength that results from our diversity.”

The Council will assist in the development of a Caucuswide diversity policy to monitor the diversity climate within the Caucus; recommend appropriate action to address deficiencies; assist with the creation or enhancement of diversity initiatives and to evaluate such initiatives. The Diversity Council consists of 15 full-time Har-

Time To Quit PECO And Save With PECO’s hold on customers now at an end, competitive suppliers are offering as much as 20% off the rates charged by it.

PECO customers, rather than enjoying the reduced natural-gas prices made possible by increased supplies and warmer weather, will be facing a slight increase in PECO rates if they signed in to fixed rate contracts.

Helping make the lower rates is the gas being shipped from Marcellus Shale.

Customers have been free, thanks to a change in Pennsylvania law, to sign on with alternative suppliers of electricity. If they do, they’ll still be billed by PECO, but will see lower rates. The law change introduced competition into the business.

With electric choice now a year old, PECO has seen over 25% of its customers switch.

For further information contact Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission at www.papowerswitch.com.

State Rep. John Taylor (RKensington) has asked Gov. Tom Corbett to restore money to the Homeowners’ Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program, which helps homeowners in danger of foreclosure stay afloat with short-term loans.

Funding for HEMAP was cut to $2 million in the current budget, which prevents the program from accepting new applications.

“Cutting these funds was shortsighted,” Taylor said.

“People who default cost the state and local lending institutions far more money than it would take to help them with these loans.”

Taylor wants HEMAP funded with the $266 million the State received from a federalstate agreement reached with the five largest services accused of various mortgage abuses.

A recent study of HEMAP showed the program saved 6,100 homeowners from foreclosure between 2008 and 2010. The total three-year financial impact of these saved homes to lenders, homeowners, neighbors, and local governments was approximately $480 million.

Rep. Josephs Calls DeWeese To Quit

State Rep. Babette Josephs (D-S. Phila.) has demanded former House Speaker William DeWeese’s immediate resignation following his conviction on corruption charges. DeWeese (D-Greene) was found guilty on Monday of five felony counts, including conspiracy, theft and conflict of interest, but has vowed to keep his seat in the General Assembly and to run for re-election.

“Bill DeWeese has been convicted in a court of law and he has no business coming back to the House floor,” Josephs said. “Lawmakers may not use state legislative resources and staff for campaigns, and Mr. DeWeese’s conduct is a disgrace to himself and to the body he has served. I call on him to resign immediately and to withdraw from the primary ballot. He’s a felon and he has to go.”

A progressive leader in the General Assembly, Josephs

serves the people of Center City, Logan Square, Bella Vista and Gray’s Ferry. As the minority chair of the State Government Committee, she is a powerful voice for Democratic values and a staunch advocate for the city of Philadelphia.

Evan Says Budget Short On Jobmaking

State Rep. Dwight Evans (D-N. Phila.) has sent a package of bills designed to create a business climate that will create jobs throughout Pennsylvania.

“I was disappointed with Gov. Corbett,” Evans said.

“He talks about job creation and being business-friendly, but he has not yet proposed anything that would create those jobs. I will introduce four bills which I believe will create hundreds of jobs in the short term and sustain even more over time,” Evans said.

Evans has proposed four bills: HB 2181: Manufacturing Tax Incentives would provide tax incentives for qualified manufacturing or qualified suppliers that create or retain jobs in Pennsylvania.

HB 2182: Construction & Renovation Tax Credit would provide a 10% construction and renovation tax credit for hotels and resorts on the first $500 million spent on construction in each of the next three years, following enactment.

HB 2183: Renewable Energy Jobs Income Tax Credit would provide an income tax credit of $2,000 for each renewable-energy job created for the year after the job was created and for two succeeding years, if the job remains filled.

HB 2184: Clean Energy Jobs Tax Credit would allow a $500 income-tax credit for the creation of “clean-energy” jobs created for the taxable year in which the job has been filled for at least one year and for each of the four succeeding taxable years, provided the job is continuously filled during those years.

Kitchen: Corbett Targets Vulnerable

State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) charges the “Corbett Administration has once again announced a state budget plan that proposes misguided cuts to important programs and services. He’s slashing education again, punishing our state

colleges and universities, throwing out the HEMAP mortgage assistance plan, and making the Dept. of Welfare a target for more cuts.”

“The budget isn’t the only place where he is attacking crucial services,” she noted.

“Last month, his administration announced an asset test on food-stamp recipients. I, along with federal, state and local lawmakers and local organizations that serve this sector of the population, was outraged. We were not quiet about our anger, and we were not alone. The backlash was so pervasive that the administration backed down and raised the asset test levels.”

Most States, including Pennsylvania, have abolished asset tests, she stated. “To reinstate it at a time when so many people are still out of work and suffering would only move this state backwards.

Families, individuals with disabilities, and seniors do not deserve this anxiety. That little bit of money they save in the bank goes toward emergencies like an unforeseen car repair, winter heating bills, and prescriptions. They should not be punished for saving for an emergency or for attempting to improve their lives.”

Cruz Pleased Cap Is Raised State Rep. Angel Cruz (DKensington) is pleased Gov. Tom Corbett acted affirmatively to his request to raise caps on asset tests for those receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.

However, he said, “I think it is unfortunate these asset tests will decrease the number of people eligible for SNAP benefits at a time when Pennsylvanians are struggling financially.”

Cruz announced he voted against a plan for a local-impact fee on Marcellus Shale gas drilling because it doesn’t do enough to help Pennsylvania families.

“Gas drilling in Pennsylvania has the potential to bring the State a large amount of new revenue that would go a long way in helping support our residents and communities,” Cruz said. “Unfortunately, the Republicans again have chosen to enact policies that put big businesses before the wellbeing of our taxpayers.”

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RICHARD & CHRISTINE DeJesus and their children man a 24/7 food bank for the needy from their Kensington home. more they knew they had to reach out to community organizations that did the same.

In 2009, they applied for and were given a nonprofit certification by the federal government.

That was because of the red tape associated with the responsibility of being a fullblown charity. To the DeJesus family, that means getting their hands on food, furniture,

clothes, and sometimes money, which they, in turn, distribute daily.

What makes them unique is the fact they are not restricted by zip codes in which they must operate. Instead, they welcome the poor from any zip code in the city. When the poor can’t come to them, they deliver with a used truck Richard bought several years ago.

They receive food weekly by truck from the Share Food Program and Equal Dollars.

They, in turn, take what money is donated and buy fresh produce and groceries as needed from Philabundance.

Christine and Richard were bought in the role of giving to others before they met.

Richard had planned to become a priest, but instead became married and started a family. Christine met him at the Salvation Army where he would often go to get help for others. Today she is the Army’s site director, setting up after-school and summervacation camps for the poor and needy.

Eventually, both found themselves divorced from their first marriage partners, and amid all the giving out of parcels and food to the needy, found they were meant to be together.

Their extended family includes five daughters from their previous marriages and four grandchildren. All, in-

CHRISTINE DeJesus displays some of the paperwork involved in tracking needs of poor and needy. cluding the youngest, take it for granted their home is an open door. All are involved with open hearts, fixing parcels, serving food at Christmas and Thanksgiving and sometimes at neighborhood gatherings.

The living room, in front of the television set, is lined with bags that would tide most people over for a meal or two.

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The exceptional poor know where to go for an emergency meal, and maybe, just maybe, a couple of dollars when all else fails.

They know the door at 2916 E. Venango Street will open to them when they knock.

Most come with a paper which simply directs they go to this address. Those papers are handed out by several church and community centers in the Kensington area.

It’s not a church or an outreach center. What they enter when the door opens wide is the home of Richard & Christine DeJesus and their family of five daughters and three grandchildren.

The DeJesus family has grown in legend and stature, starting 20 years ago when they began feeding those “poorer than ourselves,” says Richard. “We knew God would make sure we didn’t go hungry by sharing what we had.”

The more they gave, the

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shipments of foodstuffs are received. Their home is adjacent to the Harrowgate Boxing Club.

“We hope to eventually get donations to help us expand the garage so we can store furniture and household utensils as well,” said Richard.

They also need to make the doors stronger, since their present garage has been broken into by junkies looking for something to sell.

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Dems Pay Homage To Marge Tartaglione ing and hearing her “roasted and toasted” by an outstanding panel of her peers.

Full coverage of the invitation-only event will be reported in next Thursday’s Public Record and in our online daily edition at Philadelphiadailyrecord.com on Monday afternoon.

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For 12 of her 35 years the Philadelphia Public Record has reported on the pivotal role played by former Chairlady of the City Commissioners Margaret Tartaglione. From the beginning of those 35 years, she made history, moving the Commissioners forward to the point where Philadelphians enjoy carefree, problem-free elections.

Her staff, predominantly civil-service employees, were molded into one of the most-efficient staffs enjoyed by any County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Over 350 guests, all by invitation only, have been invited by host Congressman and Democrat Party Chairman Bob Brady to Finnigan’s Wake to pay homage to Marge and to enjoy see-

Who’s Getting A Free Ride And Who Isn’t The redistricting of State General Assembly District boundaries back to the 2001 Census lines has played out well for incumbents around the state and here in the city, with nine of 25 Senators unopposed and 73 of 203 representatives unopposed.

Don’t talk about the fact many of our local legislators are locked into their seats. It occurs around the state as well. State Rep. Eugene DePasquale (DYork) is running for Auditor General and playing it safe and is unopposed for his house seat.

Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) is running for Senate while also running unopposed for his House seat.

Getting a free ride to the State Senate from the Philly delegation is 3rd Dist.’s Shirley

Kitchen (D) and 7th Dist.’s Vincent Hughes (D). 1st Dist.’s Larry Farnese (D) has John Morley filing against him in the primary and GOP nominee Alfonse Gambone in the general.

State Sen. Mike Stack (D) has no primary opposition but will face GOP’’s Michael Tomlinson in the general election.

Free rides – with no primary or general challenges – in the House go to Democrat Steve McCarter in Montco’s 154th, Michael McGeehan (D-Northeast) in the 173rd, John Sabatina (D-Northeast) in the 174th, Michael O’Brien (D-Kensington) in the 175th, W. Curtis Thomas (D-N. Phila.) in the 181st and William Keller (D-S. Phila.) in the 184th.

Facing primary challenges only and no Republican opposition in the General election, are: In the 172nd, Democrat incumbent Kevin Boyle (D) is challenged by grade-school teacher Daniel Collins; the 180th finds Incumbent Angel Cruz (D) taking on repeat challenger Jonathan Ramos; the 182nd has incumbent Babette Josephs (D) being challenged by former campaign aide Brian Sims and Paul Hagins; incumbent Maria Donatucci (D) has a challenge from Norma McNeil in the 185th; incumbent James Roebuck (D) faces Darryl Kegler and Fatimah Muhammad in the 188th; incumbent Vanessa Brown has three challengers in the 190th primary – Lemuel Thornton, Audrey Blackwell Watson and Wanda Logan; Rev. Louise Bishop (D) has repeat challenger Will Mega Ashantee in the 192nd; 195th incumbent Michelle Brownlee (D) faces Michael Jones, Takkeem Morgan and Andrew Kleeman in her primary; incumbent Rosita Youngblood (D) takes on former Young Democrats’ President Malik Boyd and Charisma Presley; the 200th has incumbent Cherelle Parker (D) challenged by Bobbie Curry; in the 202nd, incumbent Mark Cohen faces Numa St. Louis; and in the 203rd, incumbent Dwight Evans (D) faces challenges from Sabriya Bilal and Lamont Thomas.

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Fawwaz “Jazz” Beyha, Hon. Harold James, Timothy Hannah, Damon Roberts and Jordan Harris.

A vacuum left by nowSheriff Jewell Williams has made the 197th a beehive as well. Democrat contenders include his daughter Jewel Williams, James Johnson, Kenneth Walker, Jose Miranda, Milton Street and Gary Williams. Winner faces Republican Steve Crum in the general.

John Myer’s retirement in the 201st has drawn into Democrat primary Stephen Kinsey, Michael Ellis and Karl Gamble, with winner taking all, since no GOP candidate has filed.

All of the above holds, unless weeded out by the challenges to petitions now underway.

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Fed, Statewide Candidates It’s Bob Casey again for the Democrats in the US Senate Race, though he has a challenger, Joseph Vodvarka.

But it’s anyone’s guess as to who will be his Republican challenger. Though Steve Welch has the State GOP endorsement, trying to wrest the primary victory from him are Sam Rohrer, Marc Scaringi, Tom Smith and David Christian.

Democrats have a primary in the Attorney General’s race with Kathleen Kane challenging endorsed Patrick Murphy.

One of them will face GOP

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(Cont. From Page 4) Without primaries, but with general-election contests are GOP incumbent Thomas Murt facing Democrat Ronald Kolia in the 152nd ; incumbent Democrat Brendan Boyle faces Republican George Weiss in the 170th; GOP incumbent John Taylor faces Democrat William Dunbar; incumbent Democrat Tony Payton takes on Republican James Clay; Incumbent Democrat Ronald Waters is challenged by Casey Ford in the 191st; in the 194th, Democrat Pamela DeLissio is challenged

by Ray Bailey in the primary, with the winner taking on Republican Linda Bateman in the general.

The four legislative districts left vacant by retiring incumbents have become free-for-alls: The 169th, which would have been wiped out by the 2011 redistricting plan, is back. The Republicans have the primary battle. They are David Kralle, former chief of staff of Denny O’Brien, who vacated the seat, LeRoy Wentz, Allan Case, John McCann and Marc Woermer.

The winner here will be challenged by Democrat Ed Neilson, who will have the bucks backing from Ward Leader John Dougherty.

The 186th, left vacant by now-Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, has no Republican contender. But Democrat challengers are in abundance: Ward Leader Ed Nesmith,

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Special Elections? They Look Doubtful (Cont. From Page 5) nominee David Freed in the general.

Republicans have a primary fight for Auditor General, with former Philadelphian Frank Pinto challenging John Maher.

Their opponent is Democrat State Rep. Eugene DePasquale (D-York).

For State Treasurer, it’s a fight in the general between Republican Diana Irey

Vaughan and incumbent Democrat Robert McCord.

For Congress: Incumbent Bob Brady has a challenge from Jimmie Moore with Republican John Featherman waiting in the wings for a November challenge in the 1st Dist. In the 2nd, incumbent Democrat Congressman Chaka Fattah takes on Republican Robert Allen Mansfield in the fall. Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz has a pri-

Brady Honors Author

KAREN WARRINGTON, director of communications for Congressman Bob Brady, and Brady staffer Ducky Birts present Brady tribute letter to Glenn Ellis at reception and book signing of Ellis’ new book, Information Is the Best Medicine at Phila. Convention Center.

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House Minority Leader Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) has bugged House Speaker Sam Smith (RClearfield) to issue writs of election to replace the six lawmakers who left office after the 2011 elections.

“I urge you to schedule the six special elections to coincide with the regularly scheduled Apr. 24 primary election, so as to save taxpayers the unnecessary expense of an additional election on a different date,” Dermody stated.

The request makes a valid argument: That 300,000 Pennsylvanians are currently represented by empty desks in the State House. It’s also a Trojan Horse, and an effort to force Republicans’ hands in the current redistricting mess.

The law states during a redistricting year, the Speaker must issue a writ of election within 10 days of the preliminary plan gaining the force of law. But the Pennsylvania

the 2012 elections – including delaying or bifurcating

the primary – but that appears unlikely.

BULLISH for developer and former YD head Malik Boyd, right, ar posh Dockside funder were, from left, 13th Ward activist Vernon Reynolds, Ian Smith and Bob McCormick.

Top State Latino Meets With Rep. Cruz

STATE REP. Angel Cruz met with Maria Montero, executive director of Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, to discuss issues facing Penna.’s Latino voters.

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Supreme Court put that on hold when it remanded the preliminary plan back to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in January.

Thus, while he is theoretically able to issue the writs, it’s unclear whether Smith has the burden of action. But it could give Democrats an opportunity to force the issue via the courts.

When the next preliminary plan will be available for the Court to review, let alone approve, is tough to anticipate. In its ruling, the Court instructed lawmakers to proceed with the election based on the 2001 lines.

Those currently have the force of law.

That’s proving to be a bitter pill for Republicans to swallow, given that 2001 lines would give Democrats the opportunity to retake a number of seats they lost in 2010. Leaders have looked far and wide for a way to implement new lines in time for

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Another Opinion Don’t Bifurcate Primary Election

by State Sen. Daylin Leach 17th Senatorial Dist.

Montgomery Co. Bifurcating the Pennsylvania primary is a waste of taxpayer dollars.

There is nothing more corrosive to our political system than the election-rigging practice known as gerrymandering.

Every 10 years, politicians draw legislative districts to ensure their party wins a majority of seats and their candidates do not have to worry about competitive elections.

During this year’s redistricting process, the tie-breaking chair of the five-member redistricting commission made it clear throughout the process he was willing to side with the Republicans on all disputed matters. This gave the Republicans complete control. With no restraints, they crafted such an over-the-top gerrymandered map that the State

Supreme Court, on a bipartisan basis, said it went too far and struck it down.

The court ordered the old, 2001 lines would remain in effect for the 2012 election while the Commission drew a new map. A federal court subsequently affirmed that decision.

The Republicans, deprived of the ability to gerrymander and now facing actual competitive elections, are not happy.

Gov. Tom Corbett has floated a plan that would keep the scheduled Apr. 24 date for the presidential primary, but then create an entirely separate, second primary election for state legislative seats, to be held sometime in August or September. This is to give them time to draft a brandnew gerrymandered plan to ensure they can pick who shall sit in the State House and Senate for the next 10 years.

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Mark Your Calendar Feb. 23- State Rep. James Roebuck celebrates Birthday Party at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-8 p.m. Jazz, food. Friend: $125. Sponsor $250. Benefactor: $500. RSVP (215) 3821268.

Feb. 24- State Sen. Vincent Hughes hosts Veterans Benefits Seminar, presented by Richard M. Gordon III at Park Avenue, 4952 Parkside Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP (215) 879-7777.

Feb. 25- Mothers in Charge holds Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s, 9141 Roosevelt Blvd., 8-10 a.m. Donation $10, $5 for kids under 11. For info (215) 228-1718.

Feb. 26- St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phila. Fundraiser at Insulators’ Ha., 2014 Hornig Rd., 3-7 p.m. Beer, wine, soda and buffet. Music and Celtic Flame Irish Dancers. $35. Contact Mary Frances Fogg (267) 228-0418, Kathy Fanning or Joe Fox at St. Patrick’s Day Observance Ass’n, www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com.

Feb. 26- Congressman Bob Brady Bunch Winter Party at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 3-7 p.m.

Tickets $35. For info, reservations Tom Johnson (215423-9027).

Feb. 26- Fundraiser for State Rep candidate Numa St. Louis at Nina Ahmad’s house, 405 E. Gowen Ave., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Contribution levels $50$500. Mail checks payable to Numa & Friends for a New Direction at 5322 N. Carlisle St., Phila., PA 19141. RSVP (215) 621-8957 or Natalie@vote4numa.com.

Feb. 27- W. Phila. Coalition of Neighborhoods & Businesses meeting at Phila. Business & Technology Ctr., 5070 Parkside Ave., 1st fl., 1 p.m.

Thomas McDade, director of Permit Services, Dept. of L&I. For info Lee Tolbert (215) 476-0600.

Feb. 27- Philadelphia Tea Party Patriots-S. Phila. Chapter invites all to hear Publisher Jim Foster of Germantown Courier. For info Barbara Dahdah Anderson (609) 6344584.

Mar. 1- State Reps. Kevin and Brendan Boyle kick off reelection campaigns at The (Cont. Page 26)

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Usually, we editorialize on subjects within the scope of our mission, which encompasses the activity generated by the politicians of our city and state.

But this week, we have to enter the national scene and comment on the rise of Rick Santorum. He was our former US Senator and now could possibly be the Republican nominee, challenging President Barack Obama.

The Quinnipiac University’s latest poll indicates Santorum leads the Republican presidential field with 35%, followed by Mitt Romey’s 26%.

Santorum leads Romney head to head, 50-37%. In this nationwide survey, former US House Speaker Newt Gingrich has 14%, with Texas Congressman Ron Paul at 11%.

The Quinnipiac Poll indicates in November matchups, President Obama edges Santorum, while the race with Romney is too close to call.

Republican and Republican-leaning independent voters say 48-37% it would be bad for the GOP if none of the current candidates wins enough delegates to be nominated and the Republican National Convention nominates someone not in the primary race, a so-called “brokered convention,” the independent Quinnipiac University survey finds.

But if the GOP convention picks a new candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is the top choice of Republicans, with 32%, followed by former Govs. Sarah Palin of Alaska and Jeb Bush of Florida with 20% each and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels with 15%.

“Sen. Rick Santorum’s lead among Republican voters and GOP-leaning independents is built on the votes of Republican men, Tea Party supporters and white evangelical Christians,” said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

“The controversy about Santorum’s remarks about women in combat and birth control doesn’t seem to be hurting him among Republican women, at least not much,” Brown said.

Santorum leads Romney among white evangelical Christians 45-19% and among Tea Party supporters 4716%. Santorum leads 41-23% among Republicans who describe themselves as conservatives, while Romney is ahead 35-19% among those who call themselves moderates.

“Gov. Chris Christie remains the knight on the white horse in many Republican minds,” Brown said.

Now, normally reticent Pennsylvanians are beginning to notice the Santorum climb as well, digging into their pockets, reportedly contributing more than $200,000 in the month of January.

We admire his tenacity and his understanding of pragmatic politics. While it is good to pontificate your position on national television as Romney has tried to do, we have followed Santorum’s race and appreciate the fact, in each state where he has shown creditable gains, he has wooed the grassroots Republican leadership in the counties and townships and cities of the states in which he has campaigned.

We say all this because we think he’s a contender the President’s campaign teams need to study more closely.

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by Michael A. Cibik, Esq. American Bankruptcy Board Certified Question: Is the trilliondollar student-loan industry exempt from bankruptcy?

Answer: In 2010, the annual volume of new student loans reached $100 billion.

There is now more than a trillion dollars in studentloan debt on the books and this type of debt is growing rapidly. A new economic crisis is about to emerge.

Student-loan debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy except under the most extreme of circumstances. It is not only government-sponsored or -guaranteed student loans that are exempt from bankruptcy discharge. Bank loans made to students, and relatives or friends who guarantee those loans, are

facing discharge problems when the debt carries that “magic” designation as an “educational loan.”

Except in the case of “undue hardship,” a student loan is exempt from discharge in bankruptcy under §523(a)(8). The standards most commonly referred to by bankruptcy courts for establishing that undue hardship is imposed on the debtor or a dependent of the debtor are spelled out in the case of Brunner v. New York State Higher Education Services Corp., 831 F.2d 395 (2d Cir. 1987).

Not only do student loans enjoy protection from bankruptcy discharge, collectors of government-sponsored loans have extraordinary powers. Student-loan collectors, when collecting a public loan, can garnish

wages without court order, can intercept tax refunds; and default on a government-sponsored loan can prevent a debtor from getting a home loan or contracting with the federal government. To top off the benefits available for student-loan debt collection, there is no statute of limitation on collection of a government educational loan; the debt can be collected until the borrower dies.

Next Week’s Question: Chapter 13 bankruptcy time bomb: mortgage modification?

Sutton Challenges Pete Matthews Evon Sutton will once again seek to challenge Herman "Pete" Matthews for the presidency of the city's largest union.

She made her announcement yesterday afternoon at Union Headquarters, 3801 Market Street.

STRONG SHOULDERS get workout on Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College. Pictured here are Carol Allen, director, public affairs and program development - GatewayHealth Plan Philly; US Vice President Joseph Biden; Marcia Martin, VP, public affairs - Gateway Health Plan Pittsburgh.

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by Michael P. Boyle, Esq. In order to be found disabled, you must meet several criteria. SSA applies a fivestep process in deciding whether a person is disabled.

The first step involves determining whether you are engaged in substantial gainful activity (SGA). For 2012, a non-blind person is engaged in SGA if she earns $1,010.00 per month. SGA levels for 2012 for a person who is legally blind amounts to $1,690.00. A person who is working at SGA levels will not be found disabled regardless of his impairments.

If you are currently working, but think that you qualify for disability benefits due to injury or illness, you will have to quit your job in order to receive benefits, or reduce your work income below SGA levels.

The next step that SSA considers is whether you suffer from a severe impairment, or combination of severe impairments. A severe impairment is one which significantly limits your phys-

ical or mental ability to do basic work activities. Basic work activities include physical functions such as walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying, or handling; capacities for seeing, hearing, and speaking; and mental functions such as understanding, carrying out, and remembering simple instructions, use of judgment, responding appropriately to supervision, coworkers, and usual work situations, and dealing with changes in a routine work setting.

For an impairment to be considered “not severe”, it must represent a “slight abnormality” that has no more than a minimal effect on the ability to do basic work activities. An impairment must last or be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months to be considered severe.

In determining medical severity of multiple impairments, SSA must consider the combined effect of all your impairments without regard to whether each impairment by itself is severe.

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Last Thursday night, part of the herd headed to King of Prussia to attend the Montgomery County GOP endorsement meeting. As number of State House, State Senate and US Congressional seats straddle Philadelphia and Montgomery Cos., a number of local elephants had a vested interest in the outcome of the meeting.

Initially they were only allowing Montco committeepersons into the meeting; but eventually they allowed candidates, elected officials and a few others entry. A number of State Senators and Representatives were in attendance, including KATE HARPER and MIKE VEREB, who was asked to address the crowd. None of the County’s US Representatives were there as they were in Washington working on the reduced employment-tax legislation.

Montgomery Chairman BOB KERNS distributed the County leadership’s recommendations for endorsement. All committeepersons are eligible to vote on endorsements. ln Philadelphia, endorsements are approved by a vote of the ward leaders, who were in turn elected by the committeemen.

All of the leadership’s recommendations were adopted. These names are expected to be on the County’s “green” ballot which is distributed to Republican voters in the spring.

All three current Republican Congressmen – PATRICK MEEHAN, JIM GERLACH MIKE FITZPATRICK – with districts including some of the County were endorsed.

JOE ROONEY was endorsed to run against ALLYSON SCHWARTZ in the 13th Dist. and ROBERT ALLEN MANSFIELD against CHAKA FATTAH in the 2nd Dist.

LINDA BATEMAN was backed to run for the 194th State House Dist. currently held by PAMELA DeLISSIO. The 194th had been reconfigured by the state legislature to be (Cont. Page 19)

Yo! Here we go again with this explanation of the word “Yo.” I open every column with this word and it seems that it is generally accepted as a salutation. It is also used as an exclamation of surprise. There are other meanings, or should I say variations of its use, with appropriate facial and hand gestures. It is used all over South Philly and other places. This explanation is given to me by my good friend Antonio Mancini. Anthony is a genuine South Philly guy: born raised and still lives in South Philly and is very proud of it.

He is Italian, as you can surmise by his name, and as a youngster lived around 16th & Jackson Streets. The Philadelphia Transportation Co. had a bus barn that covered about one third of the block from 16th & Jackson south to Wolf Street, east to Mole Street, north to Jackson and west to 16th. Quite a large area and when PTC closed the bus barn it was demolished and in its place the city built the Guerin Recreation Center. Guerin opened in 1958 or 1959 and was an instant neighborhood gathering place.

They had all the standard recreational services there, including four bocce courts. These courts were very popular with the neighborhood Italian men, who played bocce from dawn to dusk if they could. The children played at Guerin also and kids being kids were loud and high-spirited.

Their games and chatter disturbed the men playing bocce.

They complained about the kids but the best they could do is yell at them. In the Neapolitan dialect, “guaglione” (pronounced guahl-YO-nay) signified a young man. The chiefly unlettered immigrants shortened that to guahl-YO, which they pronounced whal-YO. That was inevitably further shortened to YO. The common greeting among young Italian American (Cont. Page 19)

In case you haven’t heard yet, Philadelphia Media Holdings is once again up for sale.

PMH, the parent company for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News, filed for bankruptcy a few years back and was sold to some hedge-fund folks. Naturally, as soon as the paper began emerging from the bankruptcy filing, the hedge-fund guys decided it was time to sell.

Now, that they’re selling isn’t the bad thing. While I don’t have a whole lot of love for capitalism, it’s the system that we work by as a country and as long as that’s the case, people are going to try and turn a profit when they sell something. I mean, I don’t work for free.

But where I’m having the problem with this particular sale is how it’s being conducted. Maybe it’s just me, but if you’re trying to turn a profit, it makes sense to have as many bidders involved as possible. This makes prices go up.

That’s not how Evercore Partners Inc., the folks that are managing this sale, are doing it, however.

With the exception of one other bidder who hasn’t been identified yet, the folks on the inside track to get the papers are a group that includes Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, George Norcross, a South Jersey Democratic leader and former Gov. Ed Rendell.

Two other groups of bidders that include businessman Ron Perelman and real-estate developer Bart Blatstein have been denied the chance to bid.

There’s already talk in the air of another set of layoffs at PMH. According to what I’m hearing, the company wants to cut 37 jobs through layoffs or buyouts … and because of how (Cont. Page 19)

The FUGITIVE SWEEP by Sheriff Jewell WILLIAMS has won high acclaim. For too long, the Sheriff’s role was seen as an administrative one – but the other assigned tasks now are better known since the sweep.... HEALTH DEPT. bid to regulate food distribution to the homeless on Ben Franklin Parkway is really about rich vs. poor. Some think that serving the poor should be out of sight. This reinforces my view the administration is pro-1%.

The plan for the railway TUNNEL as a walkway is going too far. Part of the tunnel relieves parking stress on neighborhood business. The plan offers no new parking areas.

NOT ONE WORD about how many police would be needed to patrol it. Being underground for six blocks and two blocks near Broad Street means that it can easily be a CRIME HOLE. Make it a motorway for vehicles to leave Center City fast (SEPTA included), and relieve pressure on the 30th Street interchange.

WHAT WAS GOV. CHRISTIE’S final position on gay marriage? It sounded like the Guv (played by Charles Durning) in the movie The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas....

CITY COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON has proposed a great common-sense ordinance allowing seniors to put trash out early. Thank you for caring. HENON shows legislation does not have to be lofty to help ordinary rowhouse folks.

WILSON GOODE making a push on SEPTA-CITY asset ownership. Does this signal an end to his quiet leadership and a move to be a MAYORAL CANDIDATE?... JANNIE BLACKWELL hosted the Republic of Guinea Minister of Foreign Affairs in City Council Caucus Room.

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Lucky was just thinking of the years and legacy of some of our longest-serving state legislators, and has come to the conclusion it’s time for some of them to gracefully move on.

Just a sampling of a few would include STATE REP. MARK COHEN, who has served for a whopping 38 years in the General Assembly, and STATE REP. BABETTE JOSEPHS, who is no slouch, serving an unbelievable 28 years.

And of course there is STATE REP. ROSITA YOUNGBLOOD, serving an incredible 18 years. Combined, we’re looking at nearly a century of service.

Each has a young upstart nipping at their heels. We recommend they treat these challengers seriously. Their opponents – NUMA ST. LOUIS, BRIAN SIMMS and CHARISMA PRESLEY – each actually has a record of accomplishments.

What we are reporting on is a generation gap. No matter what incumbents do or don’t do, there seems to be an inability to convince the younger generations they should hold on to their offices. This trend is obvious and real and it actually could batter down the defenses of these three incumbents.

What remains to be seen is if the voter sentiment is enough to carry them through without money and ward-leader support.

These generational waters are muddied to a fare-thee-well in South Philly’s 186th Dist., where young upstart KENYATTA JOHNSON knocked off veteran STATE REP. HAROLD JAMES in 2008. But after Johnson moved up to City Council last year, not one, but five younger faces are gunning for that seat – as well as – he’s back! – James. If the “youth vote” gets split five ways, James’s long-term familiarity might just win him his seat again.

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STATE SEN. ANTHONY WILLIAMS summoned his supporters to the Hilton City Line Avenue Hotel on Saturday morning.

Williams did everything but outright announce his candidacy for Mayor. He previously indicated a desire for statewide office. He ran for Governor as a late entry in 2010 and finished respectably. He announced in 2010 he was running for Auditor General. Insiders have advised him to make up his mind and focus on whatever he wants to run for. The crowd at the Hilton saw a focused Williams.

Among them was former JUDGE WENDELL HOLLAND. Judge Holland is also a former PUC Commissioner and presently a partner with Saul Ewing. Former Councilman and WARD LEADER LELAND BELOFF wore his trademark leather jacket.

Also in attendance were STATE REP. RON WATERS, COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON and STATE SEN. MIKE STACK. Williams’ biggest labor supporters are SAM STATEN, SR. and SAM STATEN, JR. of the Laborers’ Union. Their BUSINESS MGR. RYAN BOYER is a close friend of Williams and was in attendance. The Senator’s strongest assets are his beautiful wife SHARI and his wonderful mother CAROLE. Most impressive was that Williams’ 1st-grade teacher was there to show her support to her former star pupil.

COUNCIL BOB HENON believes there is still stimulus money available in Harrisburg. He told this to STATE SEN. SHIRLEY KITCHEN during a joint City Council and Philadelphia Senate Democratic Caucus meeting at the Philadelphia Convention Center. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN got caught reading and responding to email during the meeting, much to Kitchen’s dismay. He is a strong supporter of Sen. Williams, but Green is rumored to also be a candidate for Mayor.

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years later, scored highest in GED testing in the state and began her college career.

The work Richard and Christine and their family are doing has not gone unnoticed. They have received senatorial citations sponsored by State Sens. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) and Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.).

Richard and Christine, in unison, tell you, “We don’t ever have much of anything, but God provides. We own our home, the roof

is secure, and we love to share.”

What has made them especially busy is the fact “soup kitchens”, where families could go, have all but disappeared from Kensington, where poverty is widespread. The one that remains is St. Joan of Arc, which is limited to dispensing food to those in the 19134 zip code area.

Those interested in lending a helping hand in any way are invited to call Richard or Christine at either (267) 385-0488 or (267) 5044451.

Valentine Day Weddings At City Hall

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(Cont. from p. 3) Christine, through it all, will be graduating from Harcum College with degrees in early childhood education and business. Richard is proud of the fact, especially since she handles all the paper work involved in signing up new people who come to them for federal aid programs and keeping a strict control of who comes for help and DeJESUS sisters and a grandson are all involved in helping feed and clothe when.

Christine was a dropout from the hungry. Sisters Jessica, Madeline, and Geneva with grandson Elijah high school, but came back 11 are ready to pack grocery bags.

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Saluting Judge Dempsey On His Retirement

WISHING JUDGE JAMES DEMPSEY, center, well on his retirement at party in his honor were Judges Charles Cunningham, Dan Anders, Paul Panepinto, Judges Rose Marie & Photos: Joe Stivala Anthony De Fino, Jimmy Lynn and Annette Rizzo.

Admiring Bruce Springsteen Exhibit

JOAN AND SENATOR Arlen Specter admire some Springsteen photos at opening reception of Bruce Springsteen exhibit at National Constitution Center. Mrs. Specter is Director of Major Gifts at the Center. Photo by Bonnie Squires

DAVID EISNER, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, welcomes Erika von Tiehl, Jim Henke, Vice President of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and Jon Hitchcock, General Manager of CBS 3, the corporate partner for the exhibition. Photo by Bonnie Squires.

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#0146 ENGINE MAN Second Class Tyrone Perkins receives Sailor of the Quarter Award aboard the Coast Guard Cutter William TATE. In addition to the cutter’s award, the Philadelphia Navy League presented Perkins with $200 check. With Perkins are Chief Jim League, Supervisor; Dick and Mike Kearney, Navy League; Perkins; and Joseph Carlino, Executive Officer. Photo

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GREG HANSELL, MarySue Hansell and Ray Hansell of ToonUps turn over donation check of $10,000 to Joel Worrall and Matt Shandera at CURE. Check will cover surgeries which will enable 10 children to walk for first time.

JUDGE JIM DEMPSEY thanks three secretaries FOND FAREWELL to Judge Dempsey from his who worked with him during his years on bench. personal court officer Michael Busciacco and From left, they are Sally Gray, Pat O’Connor and long-time friend Joe Russo.

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Yes, Army Has Ships! Visiting At Penn’s Landing ARMY Landing Ship El Caney, named for the battle next to San Juan Hill is seen above next to her sister ship Brandy Station. El Caney is at Penn’s Landing until tomorrow. Vessel has a crew of 30 soldiers.

IN ADDITION to his secretaries, Maureen Wooten and Judge Glyniss Hill flank Judge Dempsey for this photo. Maureen was sparkplug organizer of event.

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Parole Awards Given DEMOCRAT City Committee’s Charlie Bernard gets hug from Judge Angelo CONGRATULATING Judge Angelo Foglietta at his robing Foglietta after reading congratulatory ceremony were Judge Dan Anders, Judge Diana Anhalt, citation from Congressman Bob Brady. Roseanne Pauciello, Joe Russo and Charles Bernard.

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FAMILY and friends of Judge Charles Ehrlich gather outside City Hall prior to attending robing ceremony for their favorite judge.

JUDGES Glynnis Hill and James DeLeon congratulate Judge Charles Ehrlich at his robing ceremony.

RECEIVING awards in five categories at Citizens Advisory Council for Probation & Parole was this group. Ceremonies were conducted at Dixon Hall. Keynote speaker was Sheriff Jewell Williams. Also speaking were Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and former Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson.

SHERIFF Jewell Williams chats with E. Johnson, one of his deputies, prior to speaking to crowd of 150.

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PHILANTHROPISTS Kal & Lucille Rudman attended the recent graduation of 15 trainees from the Rudman Nurse Aide Program at Community College of Phila. Seated from left are: Sherrie Simpson, Sheila Richardson, and Jasmine Hudson.

Standing from left are Lucile Rudman, Marlo Braxton, Brandi Fair, Troy Lee, Bakiir James, Tiffany Slocum, Ayana Williams, Rashanda Walters, and benefactor Kal Rudman.

“You have helped us to become rays of sunshine in the lives of very worthy people,” Bakiir James, one of 15 trainees who recently celebrated their successful completion of the Rudman Nurse Aide Program at Community College of Philadelphia, told philanthropists Kal & Lucille Rudman.

The couple, through the Kal & Lucille Rudman Foundation, contributed $13,585 to provide tuition, books, supplies and the State Board exam fees for the trainees.

Over the past three years, the Rudmans have donated a total of $53,001 to the Nurse Aide

Program. The latest graduates join 35 others who have completed the program.

The Rudmans were inspired to begin sponsoring the Nurse Aide program after Lucille Rudman’s difficulty in finding a well-trained certified nurse aide to care for her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. Eventually, the Rudmans found a nurse aide who put their mind at ease and helped care for her mother until her death.

“She was a wonderful woman and soon became like a member of our family,” Lucille Rudman said. “So, I know there is a crying need out

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The Rudman Nurse Aide Program provides scholarships for up to 20 students a year. After a condensed nineweek course, which includes classroom lecture, lab skills and clinical practicum, students will be prepared to sit for the State Board exam.

Certified graduates can pursue employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

In accepting a bouquet of roses from the grateful students, Mrs. Rudman told the graduates: “You are going to do a world of good and for that we thank you.”

The Rudman Foundation also provides scholarships for Philadelphia police officers who attend the College. Since 2002, the Rudman Foundation has provided 376 policeofficer students with grants totaling $146,743.

Brady Brings Assistance To Township Firefighters Congressman Robert A. Brady announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the US Fire Administration, has awarded a $24,938 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Chester Township Fire Co., located in the 1st Congressional Dist. The grants are awarded directly to fire departments and EMS organizations.

The Congressman said, “This grant will save lives as it improves the capability of

small fire companies such as the Chester Township Fire Co. to respond to fires and other emergencies.”

Chester Township Fire Chief Jeff Comisiak agrees.

He said, “The grant will allow our department to purchase badly needed new radio and thermal imaging equipment to help aid in search and rescue operations. Without the grant such expensive equipment would have been beyond the department’s reach.”

Charles Ellis Trust For Girls Offers Parochial Scholarships The Charles Ellis Trust for Girls is currently accepting applications for its highschool tuition assistance program for 2012-2013. Grants to help cover the cost of tuition will be made to eligible girls who plan to enroll in an independent or parochial high school for the coming year.

To be eligible, girls must reside in Philadelphia in a household where one or both parents are absent or disabled; be enrolled in grades nine through 12; and receive the grade of “C” or better in major subjects. Their families also must meet the eligibility requirements for reducedpriced lunch under the National School Lunch Program.

Applications must be postmarked by Mar. 15, 2012 for independent high-school applicants and Apr. 13, 2012 for parochial high-school applicants. Students should apply early as funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

“The Elllis Trust offers life-changing opportunities for girls and we are actively seeking applicants from parochial and independent high schools,” said Philadelphia Futures’ Executive Director Joan C. Mazzotti, which administers the Trust. “We hope that anyone who knows an eligible young woman will encourage her to apply.”

The Ellis Trust was established in 1909 by the estate of

Charles E. Ellis, a Philadelphia trolley-franchise operator who sought to improve the lives of fatherless girls. The Trust continues to make a difference in the lives of highschool girls in Philadelphia and awards more than one million dollars in grants each year to support their academic and personal growth.

For complete criteria or to download an application, visit http://www.wwscholars.org/e llis or call (215) 735.4480.

The Ellis Trust for Girls helps young women of limited financial means, living in singleparent homes, enhance their high school experience and prepare for postsecondary success. The Trust provides tuition assistance for highschool girls who attend independent and parochial schools and funds for education-related expenses and academic and personal development programs for girls attending public and charter schools.

Philadelphia Futures: a union of White-Williams Scholars and Philadelphia Futures provides Philadelphia’s high-potential, economically disadvantaged, college-bound students with deep, rigorous and life-changing programs and resources as they make their journey to and through college. Philadelphia Futures is the administrator for the Charles Ellis Trust for Girls.

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(Cont. From Page 10) the last PMH contract was negotiated, seniority will determine who stays and goes … not whether or not you’re any good at your job. These layoffs are being done despite the fact there’s nowhere left to cut at the Daily News.

However, I’d like to focus on the selling process.

When you own a news organization, you’re basically operating a public trust.

News organizations are the only businesses whose operations are covered under the Constitution. That means there are certain things that you’re not supposed to do with them … like suppress news coverage.

When the sale of the newspapers was first announced, folks in the Inky and Daily News business sections tried to cover who was interested in buying thoroughly. But the stories were spiked … until public outcry and a nice letter signed by most of the newsroom staff forced the issue.

During this time, Buzz Bissinger, a former Inky reporter who currently writes columns for the Daily News, Newsweek and the Daily Beast, wrote a piece about the sale for the New York Times that expressed fears about allowing a group of powerbrokers to buy a newspaper chain. Bissinger said doing so would amount to turning the papers into the private press for a group of men who are used to getting exactly what they want.

I wish I could disagree with him on that. But unfortunately, I can’t. When you’re dealing with people who are used to getting what they want … and spiking the stories they don’t want told, it’s a hard high to come down from.

Rendell says that as possible chairman of the PMH board, he’ll erect a firewall between management and the newsroom to keep everyone’s worst fears from coming true.

I believe even if that firewall were as high as One Liberty Place, it wouldn’t be high enough.

(Cont. From Page 10) Federal JUDGE DARNELL JONES was the featured speaker at a ceremony honoring former head of the federal Defenders MAUREEN ROWLEY. The ceremony was held at the Federal Courthouse at 6th & Market.

Also in attendance was Common Pleas JUDGE EUGENE MAIER; Municipal Court JUDGE FAY STACK; her sister; JUDGE PAT McINERNEY; her life partner, federal magistrate FELIPE RESTREPO; federal JUDGE JOEL SLOMSKY; CHIEF CLERK MICHAEL KUNZ; and PUBLIC DEFENDER ELLEN GREENLEE.

Lucky Glen (Cont. From Page 10) Bravo to CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL CLARKE, for planning to reduce the number of holidays and increase the summer work schedule for members of our illustrious CITY COUNCIL. This announcement takes guts and if anyone ever doubted his political skills and abilities, this move shows he has his members in line.

The extension of the petition deadline did not result in Republican opposition to STATE REPS. MIKE O’BRIEN, BILL KELLER, MIKE McGEEHAN and JOHN SABATINA, JR. They were able to field candidates in most other districts. How can Republicans be a viable party by leaving those seats open? The four unopposed seats in Center City, South Philly and Northeast Philly are all former battleground seats. If Republicans can’t fight there, why even bother with the rest of the seats?

Waffleman (Cont. From Page 10) males was “Hey, whal-YO!” and then simply, “Yo!” The kids who were being told to beat it harassed the men by taunting them with the phrase “Yo!” This taunt – “Yo” – soon became a standard phrase in Philadelphia and took on many meanings.

I am not absolutely sure Anthony has the actual origin of the word “Yo,” but I am positive it is as good an explanation as any other that I have heard, and having heard it first-hand from one who had it yelled at him it many years ago makes its believable. Thanks, Anthony.

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resolution o endorse, and they did.

In the 13th Dist., which is pretty much evenly split between Philadelphia and Montgomery Cos., three positions were allocated to Philadelphia and the Montgomery committeepersons endorsed WARD LEADERS BOB BARILLI and CHRIS VOGLER as well Philadelphia Young Republican CHAIRMAN STEVE BOC. In the 2nd Congressional Dist., Kerns agreed five positions go to Philadelphia as most of the District is in the city. Endorsed were ADAM LANG, LEW HARRIS, LINDSAY DOERING, CHARLES GREY and DENISE FUREY. We had heard the Lower Merion and Narberth GOP was not happy only one Delegate/Alternate was allocated to them and that their Chairman, LANCE ROGERS, planned to dispute the endorsement. However, peace reigned at the meeting.

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(Cont. From Page 10) more favorable to a Republican candidate than the current district. However, the Supreme Court struck down all these newly configured General Assembly districts, citing that communities were unnecessarily split in the process. So we’re back to the 2001 districts for the time being. The 2001 configuration of the 194th is solidly Democratic. Kerns noted the State House leaders have recently put forth a new redistricting plan that they feel should be acceptable to the Supreme Court. If the new districts are adopted for this year’s election, the primary may need to be pushed back into May or even June as new nominating petitions will be needed.

The State Supreme Court decision did not affect the US Congressional seats, so the petition process for these Congressional

seats as well as the Delegate and Alternate Delegate positions for the National Convention should not be affected. Kerns noted every US Congressional seat within Montgomery Co. overlaps with other Counties. Two of Philadelphia’s congressional districts, the 2nd and 13th, extend into Montgomery. The 1st Congressional Dist. includes portions of Philadelphia and Delaware Cos. Prior to the redistricting, a small portion of Philadelphia was in the 8th Dist.

Owing to the overlapping nature of the congressional districts, Kerns noted Montgomery would need to share the Delegate and Alternate Delegate positions with the other counties.

Each congressional district can send three Delegates and three Alternate Delegates to the Convention. It should be noted Montgomery Co. GOP by-laws do not entertain the endorsement of Delegates. Kerns asked the committeepersons to adopt a

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The 2012 Middle Atlantic Association tournament, which is sponsored by USA Boxing and has produced numerous future world champions, has concluded after consecutive weekends of fine amateur boxing at the James TOP: LIONEL SIMMONS hosted Valentine’s Day Event Shuler Memorial Gym in for the Seniors at the Scottish Rite Senior Building With Ed West Philly.

Nesmith, 186TH State Rep. Candidate, as his special guest.

Fans were treated to some BELOW: NBA STAR Lionel Simmons welcomes Captain really entertaining bouts and Washington from the 17th District and special guest Ed Neone local participant who smith. Candidate for State Rep. in the 186th District, at stood out was Port RichScottish Rite Building for Valentine Day Event he hosted for mond’s Kelly Ryan. After a seniors. very competitive first round, Ryan went on to dominate her previously undefeated opponent in rounds two and three to win the 132-lb. Women’s Championship.

The only female boxer at her gym, Ryan was unable to get sparring partners. Determined to be ready for her chance to fight in the prestigious tournament, she traveled the city nightly to

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The 26-year-old is hoping this impressive win is only the first of many in 2012. She is already scheduled to box on a Mar. 9 Pro-Am card at the Front Street Gym, then will immediately enter the Philadelphia Golden Gloves Tournament. Then it will up to New York for an Apr. 21 all-female card at the worldrenowned Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn. Later in the year, Team Ryan will hit the road to compete in two national tournaments, the Police Athletic League in Ohio and the Ringside in Missouri.

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SEPTA needs $600 million from the state for critical upgrades SEPTA agrees with Gov. Tom Corbett transportation is a critical issue, and one that requires a lasting solution.

SEPTA is urging officials to take up this issue immediately.

“Work needs to be done now to find ways to fund transportation and address long-term infrastructure projects so SEPTA and other agencies can continue providing daily service to millions of Pennsylvanians,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. “SEPTA is prepared to work with Gov. Corbett and state lawmakers to find ways to fund transportation across Pennsylvania.”

With no new funding resources currently available, SEPTA expects – for the third straight year – to defer numerous capital construction projects that are critical to the short- and long-term health of the transit system. These construction projects would create thousands of jobs at a time when job creation and economic recovery are vitally important to the economy of the Commonwealth.

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Foundation Honors Staten, Jr. Brady Hails Asian New Year!

Samuel Staten, Jr., was honored by the Legacy of Love Foundation at its 7th annual Men Making A Difference In The Community Awards Gala at The Drexelbrook.

Staten, business manager of Laborers’ Local 332, was given the Labor Award. He is among five awardees.

The others are Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, for Public Service; United

Healthcare’s David Brown for Marketing; Project GRAD’s Thomas Butler for Educational Excellence; and Clark Resources’ Fredrick A. Clark for Entrepreneurship.

The Legacy of Love Foundation, Inc. was established as the Scholarship Endowment Fund, in 1992, by the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma. Theta Sorority, Inc.

CONGRESSMAN Bob Brady vowed his aid for New Year celebrations for city’s burgeoning Asian communities at meeting of leaders at Nam Son Restaurant in Grays Ferry. Dozens of leaders were present, among them Han Pan, executive director of Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phila; Lam Hung, president of Pennsylvania Chinese Senior Citizen Association; and Mabel Chan, president of Hip Sing Association, Inc.

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CONGRESSMAN Chaka Fattah was hosted as their new congressman by Lower Merion civic associations at the Merion Tribute House where Fattah discussed issues and answered questions. Welcoming him, from left, are Rep. Tim Briggs; Karen Ayt, president of the Gladwyne Civic Association; Fattah; and LM Commissioner Brian Gordon.

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HELPING field questions at getting to know you meeting were, from left, Lower Merion Commissioner Cheryl Gelber; State Rep. Pam DeLissio; LM Commissioner Liz Rogan; and Fattah.

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The Route C renaming is being done to help improve customer service and communications by assigning names to two distinct route patterns that both currently operate under the “C Bus” name.

Routes 4 and 16 will operate with the same schedules and trip frequency currently cov-

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This expands operations from the current Route C terminus of Broad & Geary.

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The next BIG thing to be sold to us is something called “cloud computing”. Basically, cloud computing means the services you are using are somewhere else, not on your local computer. In fact, one of the more-extreme views isyou won’t even have a computer, just an access point into the internet, where everything you could ever want is waiting for you, at a price.

This is a great idea and a horrible idea all at the same time! It is a great idea because you won’t have to figure out what to do when something

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Having given you a small taste of the benefits and dangers of cloud computing, you should also know there is a great deal of confusion in what is considered cloud computing.

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Bob Henon Warns Kenyatta Greets SW Merchants Absentee Landlords

by Rory McGlasson Councilman Bobby Henon wants to send a direct message to absentee landlords: “We’re coming after you.”

Henon, who replaced Joan Krajewski in the 6th Dist. two months ago, told a state committee meeting this week in Northeast Philadelphia he’s ready to wage war against absentee landlords and negligent neighbors.

Henon testified at a Democratic Policy hearing chaired

by State Rep. Mike Sturla and Kevin Boyle The hearing was held Tuesday to examine issues dealing with absentee landlords and negligent property-owners at CORA Services in Bustleton.

“If you are renting illegally, then the message is simple: Enough is enough,” Henon said. “We need the tools to go after these illegal rentals – so if we catch a land-

lord who fails to comply, they will get time.”

Henon told the panel he will introduce legislation in City Council that will wage a campaign directly against negligent homeowners and absentee landlords. Henon said he will use every tool the City has to go after absentee landlords.

In the next several weeks, Henon plans to wage a public campaign against absentee landlords.

Henon said the legislation would include increased fines.

Good, responsible landlords, he said, will be recognized.

But bad ones will be punished. Any landlord with three or more code violations will be contacted directly, Henon said.

“We are not just talking about one-time fines,” Henon said. “Every day should be a fine. Landlords with three or

COUNCILMAN Bobby Henon testifies at Democratic Policy hearing on absentee landlords in N.E. Phila. on Tuesday.

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‘Ban The Box’ Taught

ZARWIN, BAUM law firm hosted informational session about Mayor Nutter’s Office of Reintegration Services for Ex-Offenders and City’s tax incentive for employers who hire formerly incarcerated individuals. Discussed was “Ban the Box”, a City ordinance banning employers from asking about prison records on initial job application.

COMMITTEEPERSONS from 40th Ward join Councilman Kenyatta Johnson as he toured business district of S.W. Phila.; from left, Paul “Earthquake” Moore, Adrienne Taylor, Vicki Merlino, Johnson, Jordan Coleman, Nicholas Merlino and Maurice Jones, Sr. Photo: Donald Terry more code violations will be contacted directly. We will put it in letters to newspaper editors, and in advertisements – whatever it takes.”

Henon said 65% of the calls he has received since he took over the 6th Dist. are directly related to absentee landlords. He said his office staff has generated the data, along with a list of owners who have been directly affected by absentee landlords.

Boyle, who had requested the hearing, said the surge in real-estate opportunities in the “middle-class base of Philadelphia” from New York-based property owners is part of the reason Northeast Philadelphia is plagued by absentee landlords. “This a quality-of-life issue, and an economic issue,” Boyle said.

For the same price single building in New York would cost them, investors are able to buy numerous properties in Northeast Philadelphia. “In the past, a rental landlord from the suburbs owned one or two properties here, but now landlords from New York have 15-20 properties – it’s out of control.

“We need to get on the ball and deal with this issue,” Boyle said.

A host of individuals joined the panel to testify in the five-hour discussion, including James White, policy coordinator, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corps.; and Joseph DeFelice, president of Mayfair Civic Association.

Bryan Barton asked if there was a website that listed the properties. Henon said he’s posting the information on his own district website at present.

REACHING OUT to S.W. Phila. businesses along Woodland Avenue strip were, from left, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Congressman Bob Brady, 40A Ward Leader Ann Brown, State Rep. Ron Waters, Earthquake Moore and 40A Ward Leader Ed Thornton. Photo: Donald Terry

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MARDI GRAS funder for John Sabatina, Jr. includes Michael McAleer, Congressman Bob Brady, John Del Ricci, and Councilman Jim Kenney with Sabatina.

JOHN RUANE, Neil Pollock and Dan McCaf- SUPPORTING John Sabatina’s reelection fery join guest of honor John Sabatina, Jr. at campaign are Mike Parkinson, Tim Tarpey, annual Mardi Gras funder in Center City.

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Hughes Has Budget Plan

PHANTOM ward leader from N.E. Phila. joins State Rep. John Sabatina, Jr. at Mardi Gras fundraiser in Center City.

STATE SEN. Vincent Hughes explained details of his plan before leaders at University City Science Center, among them Penna. Federation of Teachers President Ted Kirsch, left, and Laborers’ Local 135 Business Mgr. Dan Woodall.

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administration was very clear there simply was no more money to give to poor schools, and that things were so bad we had to cut college funding by 30%. The Governor also said we have to eliminate the last pennies from cash assistance for the poorest Pennsylvanians.

The Republican legislative leaders have been saying the same things. Yet if their own, personal, political fortunes are at stake, is taxpayer money suddenly no object? If it takes $25 million

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SEN. LARRY FARNESE had Downtown ward leaders to dinner recently. Johnny DOC did the same in the Saloon Pub. Farnese’s Senior Expo set for Apr. 5 is one of the best.... IT IS IMPORTANT to keep the ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE in our city. Funds are needed to do this. Please attend the Parade Benefit at the INSULATORS HALL, 2014 Hornig Road, on 2/26/12. $35 gets you beer, wine, soda, buffet, Celtic Flame

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MASSACHUSETTS: Democrat Elizabeth WARREN is 3 points ahead of incumbent Sen. Scott Brown!! BROWN

spoke in the Union League here on Lincoln Day and his speech hardly mentioned Lincoln. It was about all himself.

Poor Father Lincoln WAS NEGLECTED in the League when Gov. Christie spoke on Lincoln’s Day. He sounded like he was at a GOP Ward Meeting. Also in Massachusetts, Rep. Barney FRANK’S seat is challenged by JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III.... CONGRATS to RORY McGLASSON, South Philly Record Editor, on the birth of his 7.4lb. daughter – lovely Maria!

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to facilitate a Republican gerrymander for 2012, does that money suddenly appear?

Where does that money come from?

Rather than kicking 500600 candidates of both parties who followed the rules off the ballot, or spending tens of millions of dollars to change our time-tested single primary process, it is far better to take our time, understand the Supreme Court’s new guidelines and create non-gerrymandered, honest districts that serve all of the people of Pennsylvania rather than the politicians of one party.

These new districts could take effect for the 2014 elec-

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I would note that if we ran the 2012 elections using the 2001 lines, we would hardly be using a Democratic plan or being unfair to the Republicans. Keep in mind: Those 2001 lines were themselves the product of the previous GOP gerrymander, as the majority of the 2001 commission was also Republican.

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(Cont. From Page 10) CITY COMMISSIONERS: The public should know how many deputies the new Chair has hired, at what pay.... In City LEGISLATIVE races, it looks like Rep. JOSEPHS has a challenger. BRIAN SIMMS campaigned door to door in the 2nd Ward last Sunday.

ED NEILSON can be a winner – with strong effort in the Denny O’Brien seat....

In the Kenyatta seat, one ward leader has filed, but the district lines are unknown, and he may not be in the district. DAMON ROBERTS is the only committeeman. Are any of the others spoilers?

MICHAEL ELLIS seems to bring light to the race for Rep. Myers’ seat. REP. ANGEL CRUZ has the same opponent. Yawn.... REP. Maria DONATUCCI is favored to reclaim her seat.

REPS. James ROEBUCK, Vanessa BROWN Michelle BROWNLEE, Louise BISHOP, Rosita YOUNGBLOOD, Cherelle PARKER and Dwight EVANS look set to win over challengers.... NEVER let it be said that JOHN LAIGAIE, President of Teamster Local 628, does not fight for his members.

He is rightly concerned over attempts to purchase the newspaper!!! Readers should follow this story.

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$25 million. At a time when we are cutting basic human services and a number of our school districts are literally on the verge of closing their doors, this is unconscionable. Gov. Corbett recently said in his budget address we are facing “tough times” and “difficult realities.” He said, “Every dollar spent by government is one dollar less in the sector that creates real prosperity.”

In recent hearings and meetings on school funding in which I participated, the

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(Cont From Page 7) Moving the primary is an outrageous idea. First, in reliance on the Supreme Court’s order of Jan. 25, 2012, and a subsequent federal order, candidates across the state, House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans, have circulated and filed petitions in their current districts and successfully earned

a spot on the ballot.

To tell these hundreds of candidates that despite the court orders, none of that counted and they would have to circulate new petitions in new districts they may or may not live in, is unfair and wrong. It ignores the express will of the voters who signed the petitions, and it is an invitation to massive chaos and litigation.

More importantly, it is undisputed that a second primary would cost Pennsylvania taxpayers approximately

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Another Opinion

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Tartaglione Questions State Tax Fairness State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Kensington) has questioned Pennsylvania’s revenue secretary over why corporate-tax loopholes aren’t drawing the same attention as consumers who make purchases online.

“The Governor’s going after getting the internet loophole closed, which affects indi-

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Mar. 3- Bill Brunkel hosts Irish Night With State Rep. John Taylor at McCullough Ha., 6309 Torresdale Ave., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Ticket $30. Includes beer, soda, and food.

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For info Paul Kiser (609) 774-1397, Fax (215) 7397776.

Mar. 5- Councilman David

vidual taxpayers, yet he’s not willing to go after a corporate loophole which affects big business and that’s very sad,” Tartaglione told Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser.

In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Meuser outlined his department’s plans to force Pennsylvania taxpayers to report

internet purchases from all of 2011 and remit unpaid sales or use tax before the April tax deadline. Under the plan, taxpayers will be required to remember internet purchases from 2011 and remit the 6% use tax.

But nearly eight years after Pennsylvania’s Business Tax Reform Commission recom-

Oh celebrates birthday at Racquet Club, 215 S. 15th St., 6-8 p.m. Trustees $500, Supporters $250, Friends $100Checks payable to “Citizens for David Oh.” No corporate checks.RSVP Eunice Lee elee@zarwin.com or (215) 561-2000 by Feb. 27.

Mar. 10N I A PAC’s Carnevale, 6 p.m.

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Black tie preferred. Chair Hon. Amato Berardi. Individual seating $185. For details Judy Camiel (610) 668-1730.

Mar. 12Cocktail Event for State Rep. Tina Davis at Zia’s at Red Door, 110 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, Pa. Tickets $50, $100, $500 and $1,000. For info Seth Skversky (215) 550-1186.

Mar. 13Friends of Damon Roberts hosts

fundraiser at S. Philly Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St., 6-8 pm.

Mar. 15Councilman Jim Kenney’s St. Patrick’s Day Party at Galdo’s, 20th & Moyamensing Ave., 6-8 p.m. Tickets at door, $35 each.

Mar. 16-17Programs for Teaching Educational Conference sponsored by Phila. Federation of Teachers Health & Welfare Fund at Sheraton, 17th & Race. 50 topics. State Rep. James Roebuck, special guest speaker.

For info (215) 561-2722.

Mar. 17Pentecostal Clergy holds 12th-Anniversary Breakfast, at View, 800 N. Broad St., 7th fl., 7:30 a.m. Tickets $25. Full tables $250. Call Dorothy Sturgis (215) 991-9830.

Mar. 17S t a t e Rep. Mark Cohen , NAACP and AARP host Health Fair at Zion Baptist Ch., 3600 N. Broad St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Screenings, workshops, pharmacist’s advice and more.

For info Lenise Miller (267) 582-9489.

Mar. 17Democrat 42nd Ward Leader Elaine Tomlin hosts Primary Community Potluck Dinner Dance at Local 6 Bakery Hall, 5416 Rising Sun Ave. (enter on Lima St. through parking lot), 7-11 p.m. Music, food, dancing, open bar. Tickets $25 ($30 at door). For info Elaine Tomlin (215) 4574024 or Sharon Vaughn (215) 329-0462.

Mar. 17J u d g e Jimmy Lynn hosts 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Plough & Stars Restaurant, 2nd Street south of Chestnut, 7:30-11 a.m.

Kids eat free. Traditional Irish breakfast and entertainment. Tickets $25 made out to Plough and Stars. For info (215) 686-8330.

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mended closing the Delaware loophole for corporate income taxes, and nine months after Tartaglione wrote to Meuser about the growing number of Pennsylvana gas drillers with Delaware subsidiaries, the Secretary could not detail action taken to enforce tax laws on businesses.

Despite testifying that “companies go way out of their way to avoid paying our tax level,” Meuser said “solutions are being evaluated.”

“Why don’t we just close the Delaware loophole?”

Tartaglione asked.

“That discussion certainly has been going on for a while,” the Secretary replied. “We’re very focused on it. We’ll see what comes along.”

Tartaglione said the imbalance in tax enforcement is troubling.

“It’s difficult to imagine what is being evaluated,”

Katz Spreads Word On Documentary

PATRICK WALSH, program director for Bala CynwydNarberth Rotary, welcomes Sam Katz to weekly luncheon at Al Dar Bistro. Katz spoke about his film project, The Great Experiment, a series on history of Phila., as well as his role at USA 250, planning committee for 2026 celebraPhoto: Rick Trivane tion of 1776.

Tartaglione said. “We have an extensive tax-commission report nearly eight years old, and 23 states have already adopted combined reporting to close the Delaware loophole.

If the administration would apply the same level of enforcement to corporations as it

is doing to consumers, we could restore hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts.”

Tartaglione is the prime B 679, which would require “combined reporting” for businesses in Pennsylvania to close the “Delaware Loophole.”

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA Sealed proposals will be received by the School Reform Commission at the School Administration Building located at 440 North Broad St., 3rd Floor, Office of Capital Programs, Philadelphia, PA 19130-4015, until 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. A non-refundable fee for each set of bid documents is as scheduled. The School District will only accept bids from companies that have been placed on its current Pre Qualified Contractors List as shown at psit.org. All School District Project require MBE/WBE participation as shown in the specifications.

BUDGET FEE B-058C of 2010/11 General Construction Philip Sheridan ES $802,950 $100 Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs 800 E. Ontario Street *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on February 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

BUDGET FEE Austin Meehan MS $503,350 $100 Fire Alarm System Replacement 3001 Ryan Ave. *A pre-bid conference and site tour will be held at the project location, on March 2, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

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Specifications and/or plans and contract documents may be examined and copies thereof obtained from the School Reform Commission, 440 North Broad Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Information as to contract documents, etc., may be obtained at the above address, or telephone 215-400-5225. Make checks payable to the School District of Philadelphia.

The School Reform Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make the awards to the best interests of the School District of Philadelphia.

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