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Air Products opposes House bill selling nation's helium reserve
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent hopes to amend legislation to sell off the nation's helium reserve, a bill opposed by Air Products and Chemicals Inc. The Republican-controlled House is expected to vote Friday on a bill that would direct the...Tags: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., U.S. Congress, Auction Service
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Northampton County executive race getting nasty
My Hall of Fame — for which I am seeking nominations over the next few weeks — includes several exhibits involving wild campaign fliers. Tony Rybak's amazing "Diamond Johnny Callahan" flier, for example, featuring Rybak's mayoral opponent...Tags: John Callahan, Bethlehem Steel, Edward G. Rendell, Primaries
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Mayors Pawlowski, Callahan among local contributors to Obama inauguration
Call Washington BureauThe mayors of Allentown and Bethlehem were among the thousands of individuals and corporations who donated a total of $43 million to President Obama's second inauguration. Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski contributed $300 and his wife, Lisa, gave $305....Tags: Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), John Callahan, Bethlehem (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Chaka Fattah, Ed Pawlowski
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Memorial Day restoration should forsake three-day weekends
The primary purpose of Memorial Day is no longer to honor Americans killed in battle while serving their country. It's to cater to clucks who want a three-day weekend to better facilitate fun. There. I hope that satisfies Gloria Martin of Slatington,...
Tags: Daniel Inouye, American Legion, Korean War (1950-1953), Slatington, Human Interest
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Sabato: Dearth of competitive 2014 Pennsylvania House races
Of The Morning CallPennsylvania's Congressional delegation won't be offering much in the way of political drama in 2014, according to political pundit Larry J. Sabato's latest ranking of House races. Sabato's Crystal Ball report, updated today, is produced by the...Tags: Mark Critz, Bucks County, Mike Fitzpatrick, Parties and Movements, Politics
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Dent endorses Schware in Lehigh County board race
Valley 610U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent has endorsed Lehigh County Commissioner Mike Schware in the contested District 5 board race. Schware, who was appointed in January 2012 to fill a vacancy on the board, is facing primary and general election challenges. While he... -
Callahan holds kickoff event in Easton
Valley 610Northampton County executive hopeful John Callahan kicked off his campaign with a spirited event Monday in Easton. But it's safe to say his campaign has been well underway for some time. Callahan formally joined the race about a month ago, and by the... -
Why does Washington need to sequester? It's not hard to find fat in the federal budget
Watchdog with Paul MuschickThe sequester is about a week old, with no signs of stopping. What also shouldn't stop are public calls for Washington to get real and start managing our tax money seriously. Today's Watchdog column explains how there's plenty of waste...... -
Dent votes for, Cartwright against Paul Ryan budget
Of The Morning CallThe hotly-debated Paul Ryan budget proposal has caused no cracks in the party loyalty of Pennsylvania's House and Senate delegations. Lehigh Valley Republican Congressman Charlie Dent voted for Ryan's budget in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday...Tags: U.S. Senate, Paul Ryan, Patrick J. Toomey, U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Party
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Sequester cuts hurt, but slashing waste shouldn't be hard
A week into the dreaded sequester, all sorts of doom are being predicted. As threats of service cuts grow, political fingers remain pointed in partisan blame. All of the politicians are responsible, yet none will take responsibility, though many agree the...
Tags: Space Programs, Media Industry, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Government
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Douglas A. Michels, President and CEO of OraSure Technologies
As a leader in point-of-care medical diagnostics, OraSure Technologies has had a worldwide impact on health through the launch of its innovative products. We are a global leader in oral fluid diagnostic technology, bringing to market first-of-its-kind...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Hospitals and Clinics, Bethlehem (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Time (magazine), John Callahan
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