Veon defense highlights Bonusgate disputes
In court filings Veon argues many Pennsylvania lawmakers engaged in similar actions and that his charges lack foundation. The column suggests Corbett targets Democrats for political gain and notes no Republicans face charges, while DeWeese’s status remains unclear as the probe continues.
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Mike Veon
Pennsylvania
Beaver County
Democratic Party
Harrisburg
Veon
House
Tom Corbett
Corbett
GOP
Bill DeWeese
DeWeese
Sotomayor remarks echo Huck Finn moral conflict
Paul Krugman rebukes Sonia Sotomayor over a remark about Latinas and judging, linking it to a broader Berkeley lecture and lifelong views on group differences. The discussion shifts to Huckleberry Finn as a lens on justice, equality, and resistance to biased policy. The piece cites a fire chief case and contends that preferential treatment based on group identity risks merit and public safety.
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Sonia Sotomayor
Supreme Court
Huckleberry Finn
Huck
Paul Krugman
Sotomayor
Berkeley
New York Times
Currency manipulation stalls U S trade balance and growth
Former Lawrence County resident Dave Frengel argues that East Asian currency manipulation, led by China, drives the U S trade deficit and global economic instability. He cites HR 2378 and calls for market-based currency values to rebalance trade, warn of continued decline without reform.
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U.S
China
Interna
Tional Monetary Fund
Ours
Tim Murphy
R-Pa
Tim Ryan
Ohio
Ameri
East Asia
Lawrence County
Dave Frengel
Penn United Technologies
Butler County
Prothonotary Duties Detailed By County Office
The prothonotary acts as chief court clerk, guarding records and seals and certifying transcripts. Filing a complaint or petition assigns a docket number, with files grown as cases progress. The office handles civil criminal tax and other matters, plus various reports from and to many county offices and agencies. The current file count exceeds 9,500, making Helen Morgan and her 19 staff among the courthouse’s busiest workers.
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Common Pleas Court
Pennsylvania Departments of State, Revenue and Transportation
United States Department of State
Lawrence County
Helen Morgan
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