Viewing Harrisburg budget standoff threatens aid to vulnerable
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain at an eight week stalemate over a full state budget. Agencies serving low income families, battered women, and homeless residents face cuts as private groups rely on state reimbursements. A $12.8 billion stopgap keeps payrolls and key services, but battles over education subsidies and social programs continue.
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R-Centre
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Bank Democrat
Curwensville Area School Board meeting prompts tax and budget concerns
A reader reports two Curwensville Area School Board meetings about proposed renovations and a planned 30 percent property tax increase. The letter questions costs per student, geothermal heating, future operating costs, state reimbursements, and the plan to close Grampian with appeals to attend the Sept 10 meeting.
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Curwensville
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Grampian Hvac
Obama Doctrine Mirrors Brezhnev Era State Power
In a critical view, the piece compares Obama era policies to the Brezhnev Doctrine, arguing for expanded government ownership and intervention in the economy. It cites the Auto Stock for Every Taxpayer Act and the TARP Recipient Ownership Trust Act as tests of genuine restraint versus perceived expansion. The column warns that Corker Warner efforts show a push toward a lasting state capitalism structure in Washington.
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Prayer for today from The Upper Rooms
The prayer asks for God's peace and love to fill hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. It invites openness before God to receive His peace and love, ending with Amen. The thought emphasizes being prepared to experience God's peace.
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God
Christ Jesus
Heavenly Father
Guidelines for Submitting a Letter to the Editor
The Progress outlines rules for letters including a 300 word limit, signed submissions with name address and phone number, and a 60 day wait between letters. Unsigned or incomplete entries are not considered, with possible attorney review for questionable content.
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Progress
Progress’ Attorney
Clearfield Hospital unit marks second anniversary
On This Date the Clearfield Hospital Transitional Care Unit celebrated its second year on August 13 with attendees including Val Ruffner Lois Hisenman Lori Parks Rosemary Larson Melissa Bloom Gina Betta Ken Turner Eileen Anthony Joyce Hugar and Nicole Johnson. 25 Years Ago August 25 1984 Gladys Williams Smolko was elected president of the American Association of Medical Assistants. 50 Years Ago August 25 1959 Army Private Joseph Komonce Jr to complete armor training at Fort Knox. 75 Years Ago August 25 1934 Croft notes and local wedding dello with multiple visitors and events.
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Otcotal
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RNDON
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Rosemary Larson
LPN
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Nicole Johnson
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Allport
Denville
N.J
American Association of Medical Assistants
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St. John’s University
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Army
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Julia
Cumberland Street
Clearfield
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Route 3
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North Third Street
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W.S. Wilson
Doyle
Herbert
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Leona
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CCC
Ethel Luzier
Egypt
Ivan Barton
Townsville
Howard Graham
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