Senate reform overhauls Pennsylvania confirmation process
The Pennsylvania General Assembly completed major reforms to gubernatorial nominations. A constitutional amendment ended interim appointments and set 90 days for nominating to the Senate with a 25 day clock or automatic confirmation by inaction. Most posts now require only a simple majority, with a few key posts still needing two thirds. Gov. Shapp praised the changes, noting Sen. Franklin Kury as chief sponsor. Separately, a GAO study criticizes federal efforts against organized crime, citing weak strike forces and internal Department of Justice turmoil, including leadership changes and morale concerns.
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Crime war falters and DEA strike forces under fire
Jack Anderson warns that crime fighting stalls until citizens withdraw patronage from multi million dollar crime networks. He notes six top Mafia bosses are jailed, while Justice officials fault strike forces for inexperience and overloading with routine cases. The piece also covers wasteful data consolidation at Defense and ongoing sex discrimination findings at FAA.
Uncle Willy the gambler and his wild Thanksgiving tale
In a Corry Pennsylvania tale a heavyset, cheerful Uncle Willy runs numbers, bets on horses, and bottles gin in a ramshackle home. A stray turkey named Bozo and a street preacher scene punctuate a portrait of a town where family lore collides with a quirky underworld.
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Pennsylvania House Debates New Laws and Reforms
Pennsylvania considers local school policy autonomy and rejects an advertising tax bill intended to fund senior tax relief. Health care controls are dropped for now amid hospital opposition. reform proposals on campaigns ethics and lobbying face uncertain passage. New laws expand lobbyist disclosure while raising motor vehicle fees and overhauling the motor vehicle code. A child abuse reporting measure passes with privacy concerns addressed. a compensation commission is created to review salaries. An attempt to make the attorney general elective gains initial support.
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