Democrats tout families first agenda to win back Congress
In Beaver Falls Democrats promote a families first plan aimed at middle class voters. Leader Richard Gephardt says the agenda is realistic and paid for within the balanced budget, seeking bipartisan support to pass in the next two years. Rep. Ron Klink joins in promoting tax relief for parents and stronger protections on pensions and health coverage.
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House
America
Senate
Richard Gephardt
Gephardt
Ron Klink
Salvation Army
Congress
Klink
Clinton
Ridge signs workers camp bill meets union opposition
AFL CIO President Bill George calls the new Pennsylvania workers compensation reform a blood bill and vows to fight changes aimed at lowering employer premiums. Gov Tom Ridge signs the act after praising Herre Bros safety gains while insurers and unions clash over regulation and cost savings.
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Pennsylvania
Afl-Cio
Bill George
George
Tom Ridge
Ridge
Herre Bros. Inc
Harrisburg
Doug Stage
Pennsylvania National Insurance Co
Richard McBride
Herre
McBride
Storms blamed for four blazes
Severe thunderstorms triggered multiple fires across Mercer and Lawrence counties. A Amish barn in East Lackawannock Township burned after a lightning strike, with cow evacuation and $75,000 damage. In Mercer County fires in Shenango and Pulaski townships followed storms, while a Scott Township shed housing a 1949 Harley fell to another lightning fire. Local crews battled water rescues and road washouts amid widespread storm damage.
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Lackawannock
Mercer County
Lawrence County
Shenango
Pulaski
Kerr’s
Mobile Home Park
Shenango Township
Chris E. Byler
Cannery Road
New Eee
Jeff Byler
Michael Heini
Jane
Byler
New Wilmington
Volant
Springfield
Mercer East End
Pine Township
Scott Township
Robert Sinibaldi
Glass Road
Hrach Returns as Penn Power President
R Joseph Hrach is named president of Penn Power Co replacing Charles E Jones who moves to Ohio Edison Akron Division. Hrach, a U S Army veteran with a Bronze Star, has long held posts at Ohio Edisons Stark Division and Penn Power since 1973, including director roles and current manager of the Stark Division.
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Penn Power Co
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Pennsylvania Power Co
Charles E. Jones
Jones
Ohio Edison
Akron
Penn Power
Stark
Massillon
Stark Division
Jackson-Belden
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