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Top Stories...Friday July 30, 2010

Herr Looks to Commissioners to Retain Human Relations Commission

Lois Herr made her own views known at the Unity Rally on Saturday, saying, “We cannot turn back the clock on civil rights. We must treat others as we would like to be treated – and that’s a Lancaster County value.”

HRC Supporters Rally for Civil Rights

Two hours before the Commissioner's hearing on the HRC began, a crowd of over 300 rallied in the park, just outside county chambers, to voice their support for the continued existence of the HRC. View pictures of this event...

Republicans Block Bill to Aid Small Business

The procedural blockade underscored how determined Republicans are to deny Democrats any further victories.



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Local Headlines...

Hundreds pack hearing on future of Lancaster County HRC...

Conklin to Appear at LCDC Corn Roast

We have been informed that Lt Gov candidate Scott Conklin will be attending the Corn Roast on Saturday. This is the first time Conklin has made a campaign visit to Lancaster County.  Attendees to the Corn Roast will have an opportunity to meet and talk with him.

The annual Corn Roast and Picnic will take place on Saturday, July 31 from 4-8 pm at Long Park Pavilion #1. Click here for reservation...

2010 LCDC Annul Corn Roast

The LCDC Annual Corn Roast will be held at Long's Park on Saturday, July 31st from 4:00 pm to dusk at Pavilion 1 near the main entrance of the Park.

County Chamber Endorses Continuation of the Human Relations Commission...

Mental Health America of Lancaster County Supports HRC...

County jobless rate dips to 7.8%...

Patrick O'Keeffe interviewed on the Bob Durgin Show...

LCDC Executive Board Endorses Human Relations Commission Rallies...

Downtown Ministerium Opposes Elimination to Human Relations Commission...

Lancaster County Council of Churches Board of Directors Opposes Elimination to Human Relations Commission...


State Headlines...

Onorato joins push to extend low-income health coverage...

Rendell: Obama Could Get Primary Challenge...

DCCC expanding ad buys in Pennsylvania...

Hershey-based company gets $200k toward tool that could provide early detection of vision loss...

Free turnpike travel for Pennsylvania Turnpike employees draws questions from lawmakers...

Pennsylvania still in the hunt for Race to the Top grant money to fund school reforms...

Sestak says he’ll take Michelle over Barack on campaign trail...

Joe Sestak finds rough sailing at Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon...

Advocates say 20 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, more work... must still be done...

Pennsylvania state government employee layoffs still coming...

Onorato Closing the Gap...


State Party website - PADems.com

Pitts Watch...

'So how's that hopey, changey thing workin' out for ya?'


National Headlines...

Arizonans React to Court Ruling as Limited Immigration Law Takes Effect...

Louisiana Reopens Some Fishing Areas in Gulf as FDA Tests Confirm Safety...

GOP gets wish: Rangel case in campaign season...

Gulf of Mexico Has Long Been a Sink of Pollution...

Regulators Warned Company on Pipeline Corrosion...

Economists Expect Slower Growth in Second Half...

President Obama Heads to Michigan to Hail Auto Industry Recovery...

Shirley Sherrod plans to sue blogger who posted questionable video leading to her Agriculture Department resignation...

Thousands of graves could be mixed up at Arlington National Cemetery...

Job Subsidies Also Provide Help to Private Sector...

How did Sharron Angle blow an 11-point lead on Harry Reid in seven weeks?

Local Events and Reminders...

LCDC Corn Roast...July 31 - register on-line

Columbia Area Dems meeting...Aug 1

Manheim Township Dems meeting...Aug 4

Warwick Democratic Committee meeting...Aug 4

First Latino Thursday...Aug 5

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...


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District and Democratic Club News...

Lancaster City Democratic Committee

Lancaster CITY Dems Annual Fundraising Picnic

City Democrats' Website...

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Scott Conklin, candidate for Lt. Governor, will appear at the
LCDC Annual Corn Roast and Picnic on July 31st

The Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, Scott Conklin, will make his first Lancaster County appearance at the Lancaster County Democratic Committee Annual Picnic, Sat July 31. The annual Corn Roast and Picnic will take place from 4-8 pm at Long Park Pavilion #1.

Conklin has been invited to speak and will be available for questions from attendees and media.

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H. Scott Conklin is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 77th legislative district. He was first elected in 2006. A small business owner prior to being elected to the state house, Conklin brings a deep understanding of small business and the needs of the middle class to elected office.

Conklin served as commissioner for Centre County from 1999 to 2006. Representative Conklin won the primary election to become the democratic nominee for Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth. He joins Dan Onorato as a strong member of the Democratic team for statewide office.

Read more at http://www.voteonorato.com/meet_dan/Scott_Conklin.

Join your fellow Democrats and support the Democratic Party!

The LCDC Annual Corn Roast will be held at Long's Park on Saturday, July 31st from 4:00 pm to dusk at Pavilion 1 (easily accessible with parking available).

Entertainment provided by local artists, Royer and Davis.

Adults - $15.00 per ticket, Children under the age of 14 - $3.00 each.

Bring a salad or dessert to share.

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Specialty Basket Raffle to support our local candidates!
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Reserve your tickets on line and we'll hold them for you at the registration table.

 

LCDC Executive Board Endorses Human Relations Commission Rallies

Last evening, the LCDC Executive Board Last Evening voted unanimously to endorse the Unity Rallies on the 24th and 29th of this month.

In a resolution, the Executive Board sited the following statement in their Principles: "Lancaster County Democrats know we must renew our efforts to stamp out discrimination and hatred of every kind, wherever and whenever we see it. We will continue to lead the fight to end discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation. As Lancaster County grows more diverse, we must celebrate and draw strength from our differences and our shared values."

The Executive Board encourages all Lancaster County Democrats to support and participate in the Unity Rallies scheduled for Saturday, July 24th and Thursday, July 29th.

Commentary continued...

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...

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...

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Up Coming Events

LCDC Annual Corn Roast and Family Picnic

The LCDC Annual Corn Roast will be held at Long's Park on Saturday, July 31st from 4:00 pm to dusk at Pavilion 1 (easily accessible with parking available).

Entertainment provided by local artists, Royer and Davis.

Adults - $15.00 per ticket, Children under the age of 14 - $3.00 each.

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Register for this event...

Jo Ellen Litz Fundraising Events...

Dinner/Dance

September 10 -- 6:30 to 10:30 -- Dinner Dance at The Lantern Lodge in Myerstown -- A buffet dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., dancing to the sounds of a live band--"Flashpoint"  from 7:30 to 10:30. Snacks, beer and soda will be included in the ticket price of $40 per person or $75 per couple. There will also be a silent auction of donated items. To pay using PayPal, visit www.JoEllenLitz.com

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