Peace Between Dems and Union Strife Erupts In Erie County
Erie County Democratic Party and AFSCME reach a compromise on card checks to certify union representation in party offices. The move ends weeks of potential picketing of the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dance. County commissioners released a strong anti labor response to a letter by State Representative David C. DiCarlo.
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Justice Dept targets voting rights violations across states
Assistant Attorney General Pottinger told Congress the Justice Department is examining legislation in nine states and hundreds of cities to uncover changes to voting districts polling places and other election rules that may violate the Voting Rights Act. The review covers Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Virginia New York North Carolina and Arizona with Georgia already finding 158 changes enacted without prior approval.
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Bill Would Insure Citizen Voice In State Meetings
Harrisburg lawmakers consider amending the Sunshine Law to guarantee citizen input at meetings of governing bodies. Rep Forest W Hopkins, sponsor from the 4th District, North East, backs the measure to ensure public opinion is heard in state proceedings.
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Erie County Eyes Federal Funds Amid Affirmative Action Plan
A Civil Service Commission official met Erie County leaders to aid drafting an affirmative action plan to preserve Justice Commission funding. County officials face a Monday deadline to file the plan addressing employment of women and minorities, with Friday as submission target.
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