Pa budget impasse prompts cuts and hiring freeze
Pennsylvania county commissioners urge end to state budget deadlock affecting local entities including school districts and drug and alcohol programs. They approve a countywide hiring freeze, tighten costs, and pass a Uniform Parcel Identifier ordinance while appointing John Kashkan to the North West Central Task Force.
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John Sobel
Clearfield Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Claudia Read
McCracken
McMillen
Sobel
John Kashkan
North West Central Task Force
Clearfield Board Approves Staffing Changes and Building Use
Clearfield school board approves resignations of three staff members and forms a hiring process review committee including Larry Putt and Dr. Michael Spencer. It also approves building use by Community Baptist Church, Penn State DuBois, Boy Scouts, and Penn State Continuing Education, plus a Milliman actuarial services contract and bids from Antonik Sanitation Veolia Nittany Oil J.W. Taylor and Sons and Joseph Graham Masonry for district facilities work.
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Drew Moyer
Barbara Yingling
Jamie Callahan
Debra Jacobs
Faith Gregg
Rachel Pittman
Kristy Strishock
Bradford
Kurtis Matlack
Jennifer Wallace
John Siefert
Larry Putt
Michael Spencer
Kristie Young
Quick
Community Baptist Church
Clearfield
Penn State DuBois
Bucktail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Penn State Office of Continuing Education
Milliman Inc
Antonik Sanitation
Girard
Veolia Environmental Services
Centre
Nittany Oil
J.W. Taylor and Sons
Joseph Graham Masonry
Powerful Iraqi Shiite leader Abdul Aziz al Hakim dies in Iran
Abu Abdul Aziz al Hakim, 59, a leading Shiite figure in Iraq and son of a revered clerical family, died in Iran after rising to power amid postwar Shiite influence. The announcement came from two senior clerics of his party, Sheikh Humam Hamoudi and Jalaleddin al Saghir.
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Baghdad
Abdul- Aziz al-Hakim
Iraq
Iat
Humam Hamoudi
Jalaleddin al-Saghir
Associated Press
Tehran
al-Hakim
U.S
Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council
Saddam
University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
Iran
Ammar al-Hakim
al- Furat
Fuad Hussein
Massoud Barzani
The
SNC
Muatada al-Sadr
Iraqi National Alliance
Nouri al-Maliki
Ammar
al- Hakim
Saddam Hussein
CMU confirms 26 swine flu cases on campus
CMU reports eight new swine flu cases bringing total sick students to 26 as classes near start. Anita Barkin says first case was Aug. 10 with freshmen arriving Aug. 16. No class cancellations yet. isolation in a campus facility with round the clock nurses.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Mellon University
CMU
Anita Barkin
Barkin
Large Pennsylvania Police Deployment For G20 Summit In Pittsburgh
More than 1,000 Pennsylvania State Police troopers will be sent to Pittsburgh for the G20 summit on September 24 25, forming the core of a large security force. The deployment nearly equals a quarter of the state police and will include out of town officers alongside Pittsburgh Police totaling up to 4,000. The event brings thousands of media delegates and protesters, with Pittsburgh expecting a direct economic impact of about 35 million dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
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Balancing Health Care and Economy Pressures
The administration faces public fear despite positive economic signals as health care focus could erode confidence in President Obama on economic issues. Officials warn against overemphasizing one priority, urging a careful, balanced approach to maintain trust in the White House.
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White House
Obama
Ted Kennedy 1932 2009 obituary and legacy reviewed
A long memorial of Edward M Kennedy outlines his political rise from 1962 Senate seat to 2009 death, noting his battles with Chappaquiddick, his late career as a pragmatic liberal, and key achievements including health care policy, disability rights, and Meals on Wheels. It recalls family tragedies, personal courage, and his influence on Obama era health legislation.
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Kennedy
John
Robert
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac River
Washington
Senate
Harry Reid
Nevada
Ted Kennedy
Nancy Reagan
White House
Chappaquiddick
Jimmy Carter
Capitol
Barack Obama
Obama
Deval Patrick
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Associated Press
Rep
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D-R.i
Prise
Edward M. Kennedy
Joseph
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Robert F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
John F. Kennedy Jr
JFK
Caroline
John Jr
John Kennedy
Carolyn
Paarpenniedick Island
Martha’s Vineyard
Mary Jo Kopechne
RFK
Mary
Jo Kopechne
Ms. Kopechne
Kennedys
Capitol Hill
Boston
Carter
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
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