Sotomayor poised to become first Hispanic justice
Senate moves to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as Barack Obama’s Court nominee. Democrats back her amid Republican opposition over gun rights and bias concerns. With most Republicans voting no, she appears set to join the Supreme Court, replacing Justice Souter.
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GOP
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Less snail mail, more red ink at post office
AP reports the U S Postal Service posted a 2 4 billion loss in the April June quarter, lifting the fiscal year deficit to 7 billion and prompting push for five day delivery, office closings, and cost cuts while lawmakers consider easing retiree health benefit payments.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
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Congress
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Arthritis Foundation trains instructors in Harrisburg area
The Arthritis Foundation Central Pennsylvania Chapter will run a two day training workshop for new volunteer instructors to lead the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. Sessions occur Sept 18 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sept 19 from 9 am to 12 pm at DuBois Regional Medical Center Central Resources Center 100 Hospital Avenue DuBois. Participants gain skills to conduct classes and help arthritis patients improve flexibility strength and stamina. Contact Laura Delaney at 800 776 0746 by Sept 4 to register.
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Arthritis.org
Weekend warm front brings rising temps and humidity
The forecast calls for drier air and cooler mornings through Saturday with a warm front moving in over the weekend. Expect mid 70s highs Friday and Saturday with patchy morning fog, and 40 to 50 percent rain chances Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday to Wednesday turn warmer and more humid with mid to upper 80s highs and daily shower chances. Regional temps start in the upper 40s to mid 50s across cities like Clearfield, DuBois, State College, Bradford, Altoona, Williamsport, Indiana, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh.
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Bradford
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