Top Stories...Sunday September 05, 2010

Koch brothers give $1M to back Proposition 23

Oil billionaires David and Charles Koch have jumped on board an effort to suspend California's global warming law by making a million-dollar contribution this week.

Joe Sestak attend First Thursday Latino at the Fulton

Joe Sestak, our candidate for U.S. Senate visited Lancaster County yesterday during the First Latino Thursday event held at the Futon Opera in downtown Lancaster City. Joe talked about the jobs and about women's new economic role in a struggling economy. Read more about Joe's economic plan for the nation and Pennsylvania.

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Local Headlines

Sturla calls on volunteers for annual Conestoga cleanup Sept. 11

State Rep. Mike Sturla,  is inviting the community to help him and local organizations in his annual cleanup of the Conestoga River from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday Sept. 11. This year's event is part of United Way's Day of Caring.

Kate Michelman Fundraiser for Jerry Policoff

Join Kate Michelman for discussion and delicacies at the home of Barbara and Sol Wank on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 4-6 p.m.

Volunteer to Walk in the Quarryville Fair Parade

Walk in the Quarryville Parade with the Solanco Democratic Team on Wednesday, September, 15th.

Your Government 101, a Non-Partisan Educational Workshop

Sponsored by Garden Spot Democrats on September 18, 2010, 8:30 AM registration at the Fivepointville Fire Company located at 1087 Dry Tavern Road - Denver, PA 17517-8954. $10.00 for Lunch. Call Dot Ginter at (717) 445-8337

Dinner and Music with Patrick O'Keeffe

Join our candidate for the 97th state house district, Patrick O'Keeffe, in the Underground on Friday, Sept. 24th for a delightful Vegetarian Dinner.

First Annual LCDC Craft Show

Come join us for our first annual craft show on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at 240 Harrisburg Pike. If you are interested in renting a space, please contact Cynthia Mumma at (717) 575-8040.

DO AS YOU PLEASE …IN NYC!

Join us on Saturday, December 4th to have fun and raise funds for the LCDC on a Day Trip to New York City!

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State Headlines...

'Gasland,' a documentary about the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania, is a national hit...

Liquor and wine price hikes possible next year in Pennsylvania...

President Obama will make his first appearance on behalf of U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak...

Early childhood advocates meet for roundtable talk with Sen. Bob Casey Jr...

Pennsylvania's proposed telemarketing bill would let you hang up on text-message ads...

State Party website - PADems.com

Pitts Watch...

National Headlines...

In Middle East Peace Talks, Clinton Faces a Crucial Test...

Growth in Jobs Beats Estimates, Easing Concerns...

On Economy, Democrats Face a Lack of Unity...

Democrats Plan Political Triage to Retain...

New Program for Buyers, With No Money Down...

Obama to Pitch Permanent Research Tax Credit...

His Corporate Strategy: The Scientific Method...

First Lady Plans a Careful Return to the Campaign Trail...

A new blowout preventer has been placed on the capped well...

Muslims tread carefully around proposed mosque near ground zero...

Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gains...

Candidate Events...

Sept 11 - Kate Michelman Fundraiser for Jerry Policoff

Sept 24 - Dinner and Music with Patrick O'Keeffe

Local Events and Reminders...

Columbia Area Dems meeting...Sept 5

Manheim Central Dems meeting...Sept 9

Ruth Mackley Democratic Club meeting...Sept 9

Salsa Dance Club...Sept 10

Sturla - Conestoga Clean-up...Sept 11

LCDC Fall Banquet...Oct 9

See Events Calendar...

See Monthly Calendar...

Publish your views in our commentary section. Contact kralph@lancasterdems.com

Why I'm Proud To Be a Democrat
Thomas R. Hassler, Lancaster City

I am proud to be a Democrat.  Because the Democratic Party wants to get things done for the betterment of the people of the United States.  This includes providing the opportunity for better health care for the American people, improving the regulation of the financial markets, expanding consumer protection, winding down the occupation in Iraq, putting the Government in Afghanistan on notice by giving a start date for American troop withdraw, working to restart the middle east peace process and doing all it can to stimulate the domestic economy during these hard economic times. More...

It's not the fault of 'big government'
Charles Lane, Lancaster Township

Beginning in 1981 with President Ronald Reagan, Republicans ran the country for 22 of the last 30 years, during which time they weakened labor unions and strengthened big business. Their slogan was "greed is good." More...

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District and Democratic Club News...

Garden Spot Democratic Committee

Sept. 18 - Your Government 101, a Non-Partisan Educational Workshop

Lancaster City Democratic Committee

City Democrats' Website...

Penn Manor Democratic Committee

Oct. 23 - Millersville parade (more details to follow)

Manheim Township Democratic Committee

Sept 24 - Dinner and Music with Patrick O'Keeffe

Solanco

Sept15 - Quarryville Fair Parade

Warwick Democratic Committee

Sept 24 - Dinner and Music with Patrick O'Keeffe

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Not addressing discrimination equates to endorsing it.
Sarah Dailey Brabson, Fulton Township

Some might say that they could still justifiably judge gay or lesbians' behavior, while still loving and respecting them. But why is such behavior wrong, if a gay or lesbian person is treating his/her partner with love and respect? More...

County Recovery Zone Facility Bond Program to Help Create Jobs
Craig Lehman, Lancaster County Commissioner

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was enacted to help avert another Great Depression and to help us recover from the Great Recession by creating and retaining jobs. More...

Benefits of White Privilege
Barry Russell, Lancaster City

As a white man who’s been thinking about how I benefit from white privilege, I see hat so much of it consists not only of what I do get to feel and experience but of what I am privileged not to have to think about or experience. More...

We Can Afford Justice
Tony Crocamo
Supervisor, West Hempfield Township

As public officials, the Lancaster County Commissioners have an obligation to spend taxpayer dollars wisely and an equally important obligation to protect the health, safety and welfare of all county residents. They cannot, in good conscience, allow one obligation to become preeminent and erode the other. More...

Now is the Time
Barry Russell, Lancaster City

Now is the time to come to the defense of our community. The County Commissioners' plan to eliminate the Human Relations Commission will have a significant negative impact on Lancaster County. The end of The Human Relations Commission will be a heavy black mark against our county's reputation. More...

Lehman Opposed Elimination of County Human Relations Commission
County Commissioner Craig Lehman

Recently, a proposal came out of right-field to repeal the County Human Relations Ordinance which, if adopted, would abolish the Lancaster County Human Relations Commission. Under the current County ordinance, the Commission safeguards equality for all Lancaster County residents by addressing complaints of alleged discrimination in education, employment, housing, lending and public accommodation. More...

With Thanks to the Lancaster County Community Foundation
Tim Roschel, City Council member

The best part of being on City Council is the opportunity you get to meet the numerous energetic and positive members of the community who are working to make Lancaster a great place to live.  One example of thi s is my experience with the community leaders at the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF). More...

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