Author: Angela Alleman

  • Candidates In Local Congressional Races Talk About Jobs, Economy

    Scranton Times Tribune This is the first in a series of stories on issues in the local congressional races, leading up to the election next month. This story focuses on […]

  • Sen. Baker Is Honored By AHA

    Pittston Dispatch Sen. Lisa Baker of Luzerne County was presented with the 2012 Legislator of the Year Award in Cardiac Policy by the American Heart Association for her sponsorship of […]

  • KO’d In Denver

    Washington Post Contrary to conventional wisdom that debates are rarely, if ever, game-changers, the first presidential debate was a demolition derby. At the first debate, Mitt Romney opens a door […]

  • Mitt Romney Seizes Momentum With 30 Days Left Before Election

    The Hill With 30 days before the election, Mitt Romney has breathed new life into his campaign as a result of last week’s debate. President Obama has had a small […]

  • Republicans, Romney Ride Debate Wave Into ‘Super Saturday’ Voter-Contact Effort

    Fox News Republicans are taking a strong debate performance by Mitt Romney into the weekend, trying to contact 2 million voters in a get-out-the-vote effort they’re calling “Super Saturday.” Among […]

  • Fraternal Order Of Police Gives Support To Meehan

    Delaware County Times The Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police endorsed U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7, of Upper Darby, in his run for re-election against Democrat George Badey. The announcement was […]

  • Coal Exports Could Face Roadblocks If Democrats Maintain Senate Control

    The Hill Companies that want to export coal to Asia could find roadblocks in their path if Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) becomes chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and […]

  • Obama’s Meltdown Is No Surprise

    Real Clear Politics It was the Puss in Boots eyes. If you’ve seen the Shrek movies or the spin-off cartoon starring the storybook cat voiced by Antonio Banderas, you know […]

  • CBO Tallies 2012 Deficit At $1.1 Trillion

    Associated Press A new estimate puts the deficit for the just-completed 2012 budget year at $1.1 trillion, the fourth straight year of trillion dollar deficits on President Barack Obama’s watch. […]