The Public Record • January 10, 2013
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an article published in the daily print media. (Cont. From Page 3) hearing scheduled for later this month could provide the first opportunity for an indepth public review of the Corbett administration’s plan to privatize management of the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Finance Committee plans to meet Jan. 14 to “fully vet the impact of privatizing this massive enterprise.” In the meantime, Camelot, which runs Britain’s national lottery, sticks by its commitment as the sole bidder it can increase the $3.5 million now the high mark achieved by the Lottery. The labor group representing AFSCME Council 13, which has 230 members working for the Lottery, has a counter-plan. It said keeping the Lottery state-run can generate at least $1.5 billion more in profits. Toomey Gets Finance Post
US Sen. Pat Toomey (RPa.) is moving up in the world! The freshman Republican will join the powerful Finance Committee, the first stop for tax-reform legislation and other big-impact legislation. It’s the equivalent of the
House Ways & Means Committee and is responsible for writing tax law. That would include any major tax-reform effort, something both sides of the aisle expect in the coming session. “With our skyrocketing deficits and stagnant economy, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to enact pro-growth reforms of our inefficient and overly complex tax code and modernize our entitlement programs to make them sustainable for the longterm,” he stated. Toomey once led the influential Club for Growth. He is a former member of the “super committee”, and the chair of the Senate Steering Committee (a policy caucus for conservative Republicans). Brady Urges Airport Benefit Neighborhood
Congressman Bob Brady (D-Phila.) has urged the powers at the Philadelphia International Airport look to benefit its Southwest community neighbors with jobs and to give fair wages for those it now employees as it begins its major expansion. He did so in
Castille A Vulnerable Retention Target
Something about dictators tends to put them in the same rut: They think they own the office. State Supreme Court Justice Ron Castille will be looking for “yes” votes for another 10-year stretch, even though he is a year away from the mandatory retirement age of 70. If he wins, he believes the majority of his peers will be nearing 70 and might want to change the law. Imagine a Castille Court ad infinitum! He might succeed. It is tough to beat a judge running for retention, even though Castille has created a host of enemies during his tenure. Banker Mills Isn’t Mayoral Candidate
Discount the report in one of our columns PNC’s Bill Mills is interested in running for Mayor. “It’s just the opposite,” a close supporter responded to the wave of interest generated by the column. “Bill is a banker and loves what he does.” PLBC Holds Reception For New Members
State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-W. Phila.) was re-
cently joined by colleagues from both legislative chambers and over 300 guests at a reception and ceremony to mark the beginning of Pennsylvania’s 197th legislative session and to take an oath as the 13th chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. “Being elected chairwoman of the PLBC is quite an honor,” Brown said. “I will use my position with the Black Caucus as another tool to advocate on their behalf.” “I am excited about this particular group of members because I believe this may be the most diverse group yet,” she continued. “Latinos, Asians and African Americans are all represented in this session’s PLBC. “From Allegheny to Erie and Lackawanna Co., all over Pennsylvania we stand together because we are one. God bless you all,” Brown concluded. The 2013-14 PLBC includes: Brown, chairwoman; Sen. LeAnna Washington, vice chairwoman; Rep. Stephen Kinsey, secretary; Rep. J.P. Miranda, treasurer; Sen. Shirley Kitchen; Sen. Vincent Hughes; Sen. Anthony H. Williams; Rep. Ronald G. Waters; Rep. James
Roebuck Jr.; Rep. Louise Williams Bishop; Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland; Rep. Michelle Brownlee; Rep. Curtis Thomas; Rep. Margo Davidson; Rep. Dwight Evans; Rep. Cherelle Parker; Rep. Rosita Youngblood; Rep. Jake Wheatley; Rep. Patty Kim; Rep. Jordan Harris; Rep. James Clay, Jr.; and Rep. Ed Gainey. 100 Feet Limit From Polling Site
We supported a candidate in an Atlantic City race one time and were constantly chased from the polls, though we argued by Philly rules, we could campaign 10 feet away from the polling place. But when told we needed to get no closer than 100 feet and shown the yellow marker where we could campaign for our candidate, we had to say, “Forget it.” We kept breaking the rule, until a state trooper showed up. With that, we called it quits, since we could not be effective in reaching voters
going into the polling place. Now that is one of the proposals which will be among several offered up to City Council for approval in the not too distant future. Young Democrats Out Of Existence
Philadelphia Young Democrats has signed off because an organizer couldn’t be found from among the 1,777 groups it has tapped into, in and near Philadelphia. Set up to help President Barack Obama win reelection, the main purpose has been achieved. So the glory is gone! Corbett Names Two From City
Scarce and far between have been the appointments and nominations of Philadelphians to various state commissions, boards and authorities by Gov. Tom Corbett. He’s named two this time around. They are Carol Dubie to the Electronic Recording Commission and Timothy McShea to the Fire Safety Advisory Committee.
Aiding Food Pantry
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STATE REP. Kevin Boyle, 172nd Legislative Dist., turns over 200 pounds of food his office collected to Lillian Leeser, of Feast of Justice, food pantry for needy families.
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