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New Cop Uniforms

2007-07-01T23:46:00.001-04:00

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl modeled the new Official Mayor Luke Ravenstahl City of Pittsburgh Police uniform. "I decided that we needed a fresh new look for the Police," the Boy-Mayor intoned seriously, "something that would be a fresh change from the stodgy uniforms of the past and give our officers a look that would appeal to young people." The young Mayor was baffled by the protests of a group of

Ficus Scandal

2007-05-09T23:57:00.000-04:00

Ficus, write-in candidate for Mayor of Pittsburgh has been linked to TV's Daytime Hooker. Most recently a consultant for Councilwoman Twanda Cheney Carlisle, the sultry seductress was revealed to be the linchpin to the candidates fiscal recovery plan.Ficus said only this in response: "Yes, she is THAT good."

No Bad Press

2007-05-09T23:40:00.000-04:00

Most PR hacks will tell you, "There is no such thing as bad press." This may in part explain the penchant for Pittsburgh's Boy-Mayor Luke Ravensteal to zealously hop from photo-op to photo-op - it's all good press.Or maybe it is a case of political "press envy." The Dog has recently learned that the Mayor's strategy has benchmarked previous administrations for what it calls "name penetration."

Photo Rebound

2007-05-09T16:08:00.000-04:00

Boy-Mayor Luke Ravensteal's photo index rebounded in dramatic fashion for the month of April. Despite having no opposition in the primary AND having fired his official spokesweasel, the Mayor nonethless managed an impressive 50% gain over the March photo ops, but still down 21% from the February high.

9,999 Friends of PA

2007-05-09T15:54:00.000-04:00

Pennsylvania lost a "Friend" when Janet Milkman, the President of 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania took a new job with Future of Life, Inc. , a nonprofit cult dedicated to saving every living thing and selling T-shirts and bumper stickers. With her departure, the organization no longer has the required 10,000 friends and will be changing its name to 9,999 Friends of Pennsylvania. According to

Moving Forward

2007-05-03T00:21:00.000-04:00

The City-County Building may be shrouded in scaffolding but that doesn't mean that the engines fo government are losing steam. In a flurry of activity, the Ravensteal administration announced major plans for the Mayor Luke Ravensteal's City of Pittsburgh Moving Forward Progress Plan. A central element of the plan is updating various outdated aspects of the city. Starting with the roads. Not

Windfall

2007-05-03T00:08:00.000-04:00

Boy-Mayor Luke Ravensteal announced his plan for the City's newly found financial windfall. He is going to use the money to honor his Pittsburgh Promise. The proposal, early in the Boy-Mayor's regency was the first policy initiative not stolen from his elected predecessor, Mayor Bob O'Connor was cribbed from an initiative in Kalamazoo, Michigan.When the promise was made, the plan for funding

I will bury him!

2007-05-02T23:56:00.000-04:00

In a surprise move, Luke Ravensteal, a first-time candidate for the citywide office of Mayor of Simpleton has agreed to meet his challenger in debate in a shoe-bashing declarative tantrum. Ficus, a veteran of several congressional campaigns, has developed a reputation for frustrating opponents with his steely silence. George Ploddington III, who debated Ficus in the campaign for California's

Ficus 2007

2007-04-26T23:33:00.000-04:00

The race for Mayor of Pittsburgh has taken a new twist now that Ficus has joined the race. Saying that Pittsburgh should have more to choose from than an idiot and an asshole, Ficus sprang a late campaign drive to steal the Mayoral thunder from Mayor-by-Other's Misfortune Luke Ravensteal and from coy challenger Mark "Denial ain't just a Gypo River" DeSanitize.A Ficus spokeswoman who identified

Revitalize Pittsburgh

2007-04-23T23:04:00.000-04:00

Mayor Luke Ravensteal announced his new Mayor Luke Ravensteal's Youth Pittsburgh Initiative (YouPI). Mayor Luke Ravensteal announced the new plan based on recommendations from a team of consultants. "Twanda had some really good researchers looking for a project and I needed to find a new vision for Pittsburgh, so it really kinda worked out pretty cool," said the Boy Blunder. The consultants

Daytime Hooker

2007-04-14T17:07:00.000-04:00

(Innernational Newstainment)Investigators reveal that Pittsburgh Councilwoman Twanda Carlisle hired Dale Dickey, better known as the "Daytime Hooker" from TV's "My Name is Earl" sitcom. "I thought she'd be able to work on a crime report for me, with her experience as a Daytime Hooker, she would have the right contacts, " the beseiged politician explained. Investigators further revealed that Ms.

Miffed Mountain

2007-04-11T20:19:00.000-04:00

(Easy News Patrol)Boy-Mayor Luke Ravenstahl was miffed when his guide was beating him up Mount Washington. "How does it look to have some bald guy beat me to the top," the Boy-Blunder complained. He further deflated to learn that Mount Washington is not the tallest peak in United States or even in Pennsylvania and is in fact not even a mountain. "What did I climb it for? So some bald guy

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Day!

2007-04-11T20:11:00.000-04:00

Boy-Mayor Luke Ravenstahl proclaimed today the first official Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Day. "I, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, am proud to announce that today we honor a most special Pittsburgher, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, at the first official Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Day for Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. I can personally assure you that Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is very

Tax Broke

2007-04-11T13:35:00.000-04:00

Boy-Blunder, Mayor Damien Ravenstahl denied that he stole his tax break plan from master schemer Karl "Dip-Hop"Rove. The tax break scheme would provide an average kickback of $334 - but only to new or improved properties so existing homeowners are screwed - a truly Rovian ploy.One real estate expert commented that the golden rule of real estate is never to buy (or build) the most expensive house

Surgery a Success!

2007-04-10T16:19:00.000-04:00

(Associated Press Intentions)Dr. Freddie Fu announced that he had successfully performed the world's first double-political-siamese separation. The condition is common to politicians. Dr. Fu announced that he had successfully removed Boy-Mayor Damien Ravenstahl's head from County Executive Dan Onandonandon's ass, as well as simultaneously extracting Bob Casey's head from Ed Rendell's.

Photo-Op Drop

2007-04-10T16:09:00.000-04:00

Boy-Blunder, Mayor Damien Ravenstahl's photo-ops took a disastrous decline in March. The index is down 47% in March from its peek in February of 2007. The Mayor's office had no explanation for the drop in Mayoral productivity. Spokesweasel Dick Skrinjar promised better performance in April.

F-ing Machine

2007-04-10T16:01:00.000-04:00

(Public Information Limited)Chief Harper made a special delivery to the Boy-Mayor yesterday. Apparently, the device , ordered from www.fuckingmachines.com was mistakenly delivered to police headquarters. "We thought it was that new robot to break down doors, until we actually tried it," remarked the amused Chief. He added, "After the machine probed and pounded on his door for a while, the

How do you spell R-E-L-I-E-F?

2007-04-10T15:58:00.000-04:00

(IP Newswire)Boy-Mayor relieves himself while addressing City Council. Councilman Doug Sheilds expressed his shock and his undying support for his young master.

Boy-Blunder Returns

2007-04-10T15:53:00.000-04:00

(IP Newswire)"He felt me up," claimed nursing home resident Hattie McGinty. "It was creepy, the way he was touching us," added her friend who wanted to remain anonymous. Mayoral spokesweasel, Dick Skrinjar defended the Boy-Blunder, "He meant no harm. He thought they would be flattered by the attention. You know, boys will be boys and he was just letting out some seasonal friskiness."Polls

Propel Pittsburgh

2007-04-10T15:33:00.000-04:00

The first meeting of Boy-Mayor Damien Ravenstahl's Propel Pittsburgh Commission was held today at an undisclosed location. The fact that the meeting has occurred so soon after the official announcement has appeared suspicious to some. "It's like he had this playdate already arranged, " bemoaned grandfatherly super-villian and mayoral challenge Lex Ludwig."He's just mad because he's too old and

Easter Miracle

2007-04-03T23:25:00.000-04:00

(IP Newswire)Since Bill "Cranky" Peduto dropped out of the Mayoral race, city crews have ceased filling potholes. Initial reports that the stoppage was due to Mayor Ravenstahl's belief that he had "this thing sewn up" have turned out to be false. The real reason turns out to be much more mysterious.A Public Works crew patching streets in the Northside made a startling discovery last week. The

New Immigration Strategy

2007-03-22T23:53:00.000-04:00

(News Association Zephyr Inc.)With all of the legal challenges to immigration control measures, many states and municipalities are looking at other models. Allegheny County has become the darling of the movement."What is unique about Allegheny County is its ability to turn away immigrants without any legal control measures," said Halzeton Mayor Lou "Whachagonnado" Baretta, " We're planning to

Tangled Webs

2007-03-21T20:44:00.000-04:00

"Oh, what tangled webs we weave, when I practice to deceive!" shouted Mojo Jojo. Earlier this evening, sources close to Super-Villain and Mayoral Pretender, Lex Ludwig, revealed that Lex had indeed flown to Townsville with fellow arch-villain, Mojo Jojo. "We talked philosophy and about the campaign," Lex explained, "and this guy has really helped alot of candidates." When asked if he had

Lex Ludwig for Mayor

2007-03-21T19:59:00.000-04:00

(IP Newswire)Pittsburgh 8:00 PM EST. An abusive defeat in 2005 has not kept super-villain and Pittsburgh Mayoral Contender, Lex Ludwig from re-entering the race now that Peduto and Ravenstahl have bowed out. "In a one-man race, I could actually win this thing," the yellow-shirted Lothario remarked. "Since the last election, I've been working out, taking care of my body, and now I am ready to

Luke's Blockbuster Announcement!

2007-03-21T16:29:00.000-04:00

(Public Informatino Litigated)At 4:00 PM EST, Boy-Mayor Fluke Ravenstahl held a press conference to announce that he too is dropping out of the race for Mayor. Saying he will not be outdone by Mr. Bill, he is also adopting as a new name a symbol that means leadership and genius. Spokesweasel Peter Pincher said that they are working on pronunciations for the verbally minded and suggested for now

Al Gore-able

2007-03-21T16:23:00.000-04:00

Apparently, Cranky Peduto has had enough. With his oponent on the ropes, reeling from a one-two scandal punch, Peduto is taking the high road and leaving the race to his less qualified adversary. Word on the "street" is that Cranky is planning for a graceful exit and taking a page from defeated Presidential Contender Alvinius Gore. He's even got a book deal in the works, putatively titled "

Restored Ethics

2007-03-21T11:55:00.000-04:00

(Public Information Limited)Mayor-in-Absentia, Luke Ravenstahl released more details to explain his position on the Burkle Junket. Mayoral Stunt Double, Yarone Zober (real name), released a memo from Fluke's council days. Apparently, th Mayor-in-Absentia's ethical compass was damaged or broken in the fracas at the Steeler's game in October of 2005. "Luke didn't know that he should have sent his

Sidney Scores!

2007-03-20T10:10:00.000-04:00

(International Infotainment)Sidney Crosby a healthy scratch for last night's game against the Rangers still managed to score a hat trick while sitting in the owner's box. "Actually, that last goal came while I was in the bathroom," reported Sid the Kid. The Ranger's Jaromir Jagr deadpanned, " He really is a Whiz Kid."While the fans peppered the ice with hats, the traditional hat trick salute,

A New Opener Government

2007-03-14T08:35:00.000-04:00

Harrisburg is set to roll back hundreds of years of tradition by forcing open the secret vaults of government information. Now any citizen will be able to find out what size lingerie our state legislators are buying for their mistresses and we can finally answer the question of who does run the biggest bar tab?One thing that is not clear is whether this will push down to the municipal level.

Wild and Wonderful No More

2007-03-14T08:33:00.000-04:00

(IP Newswire)West Viriginia is changing its slogan. No longer will it be Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. "That sounded too backward," brayed Governor Cletus Clodhopper IV, "folks believed the wild part, but they didn't buy the wonderful." There is currently no plan to change the state mascot (pictured above), a close cousin of the Governor.The state will be kicking off a public competition to

Immigrant Apocalypse

2007-03-14T08:28:00.000-04:00

(Universal Information Services)Hazleton, PA's new immigration law has attracted alot of attention. No matter where you stand on this debate, there is do denying that Mayor Lou Barletta put his city on the map. Other cities are jealous and considering how to gin up free PR like Mayor Barletta. These kinds of petty municipal jealousies are threatening to overshadow the very real jealousies that

Election Redux

2007-03-13T23:08:00.000-04:00

19 days (Reposted from April 2005) (Let's revisit what we thought the last go-round)The Pittsburgh Mayoral Primary is counting down and most would say that the election will be decided with that primary. Actually, it depends on who wins. For the first time the GOP has a formidable candidate in the person of Joe Weinroth. But we will have to wait to

Let the good times roll!

2007-03-13T22:37:00.000-04:00

Boy-Mayor Announces New Cost-Saving and Morale Effort(Information Service Uninteded)Boy-Mayor Luke, soon to be coronated as the Child-Like Emperor, proposed a new city cost-saving measure that he says will also boost the morale of city workers. "What we found is that by replacing our current cheap toilet paper, which tends to shred and frustrate workers, actually uses more paper and takes more

Clarification: Keep the Pens!

2007-03-13T09:48:00.000-04:00

(Public Information Limited)Pittsburgh Penguin's owners owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle issued a press release clarifying key details of the Arena deal. "News reports of our agreement contain some exaggerations that we feel should be cleared before it goes to far. We agreed in fact to keep the “pens” in Pittsburgh. That is the “pens” with which we signed a new lease in Kansas City. The

Faulty Study Results in False Bias Claims

2007-03-12T23:07:00.000-04:00

(United Press Unbound)News reports that the City's hiring of only white officers is based on a faulty diversity count. "Because the City has no information system that is capable of tracking any useful information, like the number of minorities in the workforce, the study had to employ alternative means, " said Hayward Sterno, City Infotainment Director. Mr. Sterno added, "If you want to follow

Mayor Diagnosed with ADD

2007-03-12T17:43:00.000-04:00

(Associal Press International)Candidates are often loath to release medical records because of the potential unknowns hidden in their medical history. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is a case in point. The very young Mayor would seem to have little to lose by disclosing his medical history, given his unusual young age, everyone expects that his health will be excellent. But in this political age of

Too busy to be Mayor

2007-02-28T11:33:00.000-05:00

The Post-Gazette recently reported that "The city of Pittsburgh is paying $200,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from a police sergeant's actions while working a side job."Later in the article: "Mayor Luke Grayson said he wasn't familiar with details of the case..." Bloggers have reported that the settlement was less than the fee to have Hooty and the Blowfish play at his birthday bash. "It was

Another day, another phot op

2007-02-28T11:18:00.000-05:00

Mayor Luke's press release claimed:Beginning March 5, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, homeowners and contractors will be able to register and walk their building permit applications through the various departments and reviewers, obtaining a permit that same day, provided they meet zoning/building code requirements and their applications are complete.So a couple of days you can get a permit

Taxing our patients

2007-02-26T14:06:00.000-05:00

Rich Lord provided an excellent review of what other cities are doing about non-profit tax exemptions. See the article below:http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07057/765114-53.stmIt is clear that this situation requires some state action and some real leadership from the next Mayor. There also needs to be some new ideas about how to address this problem comprehensively. A letter to the editor

Calling our Bluff

2007-02-22T14:26:00.000-05:00

(Pubic Information Unlimited)Legislators in West Virginia are considering a proposal to add table games to the gambling barns of our southern neighbor. This proposal is directly in response to the legalization of slots gaming in the Keystone state. "We can't let the Mountaineers snatch the rug out from under us. We have to raise the stakes," offered Governor Ed "Big Tony" Rendell, "Not only

Plowing for Votes

2007-02-21T11:30:00.000-05:00

So whose votes has Luke been plowing for? When he ordered city crews out to plow the streets on President's Day, was he seeking to influence the average voter by his concern for the condition of the roads, or was he seeking the votes of city workers who now have a little extra jingle in their pockets due to the holiday pay?Luke claimed that they extra costs were well within budget because we

Hail the New Czar

2007-02-21T11:16:00.000-05:00

(IP Newswire)Kudos to Lukey for creating an economic development czar, a post that the City has been long overdue in filling. The timing is unfortunate in that the appointment was made just as one of the major accomplishments of the last czar, Steve Leper, has come crashing down. Mayoral Challenger, Councilman Bill "Fogey" Peduto was ecstatic, "It's really symbolic, the juxtaposition of the

Lotsa Motzy

2007-01-31T00:17:00.000-05:00

We regret to inform you that Blog-Motznik is deceased.Words fail me, replaced by a dull mirthless giggle - quickly stifled.Use the title link or paste the URL below for the truth according to Motznik:http://motznikspeaksout.blogspot.com/If you wondered who was the lousy ventriloquist pulling the strings on Lukey - well, now you know.Interesting that a bold bare-knuckle truth warrior like Jimbo

Mayor Photo-Op

2007-01-24T15:52:00.000-05:00

The City of Pittsburgh might have just crawled out of a fiscal crisis, but at least we can still pay photographers to follow Luke Ravenstahl around. Cooky Lukey has spared little time or expense in getting his name and picture plastered everywhere a Mayor can, and even some places they ordinarily don't. The City's website does not lack for pix of Luke and one can lose themselves for hours, or

White Elephants

2006-03-02T23:12:00.000-05:00

No, the circus is not coming to town, at least not literally: the City of Pittsburgh has to choose the best site for a slots casino. Properly sited and developed, the project has the potential to spark revitalization in its host neighborhood. Or, this project has the potential to become a white elephant – a massive physical eyesore and fiscal anchor that will drag down the whole city. Weighty

Pay for Police

2006-03-01T00:06:00.000-05:00

Here is a good letter to the editor from the P-G: Pay for police Bravo to state Rep. John Pallone, D-New Kensington, who recently proposed legislation to bill municipalities for using state police to provide local police service. This legislation will reduce a hidden subsidy that has been provided through the generosity of state taxpayers who subsidize service for the fortunate few. In 1997,

Woe in the Burbs

2006-02-26T23:13:00.000-05:00

Shame on the Post-Gazette for attempting to embarrass Dr. Mark Trombetta of the Upper St. Clair School Board. The P-G continually repeats a quote from Dr. Trombetta that casts the good Doctor and elected official as an ignoramus. I am referring of course to Dr. Trombetta’s claim that stories that he planned to eliminate the IB program were a “mistruth.” The P-G knows full well that no such

Google Alert - santorum

2005-09-18T16:12:00.000-04:00

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Fw: Firms With Bush Ties Snag Katrina Deals, and one is Haliburton: Reuters

2005-09-16T20:06:00.000-04:00

Gee... it took them 3 days to do anything for the people in New Orleans, but it didn't take them long to figure out how to profit from it. (DL) Firms With Bush Ties Snag Katrina Deals GREETINGS FROM PENNSYLVANIA (out of the blue.. state) 1. Keith blogs: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6210240/ always a fun read 2. (Oh, what money can buy nowadays. DL) Hundreds of mercenaries have descended on New Orleans to guard the property of the city's millionaires from looters. The heavily

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2005-08-24T19:51:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum Challenger Lays Low in RaceNewsday - Long Island,NY,USA... Determined to take down conservative Sen. Rick Santorum, Democrats recruited a candidate who resembles him in many ways. Like Santorum, Bob Casey Jr. ... See all stories on this topicPennsylvania candidate lays low in race against Rick SantorumSan Diego Daily Transcript (subscription) - San Diego,CA,

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2005-08-23T18:29:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum likes porkPittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USASen. Rick Santorum has often been described -- by himself and others -- as a "fiscal conservative." His record, however, proves otherwise. ... Santorum's People Toss Women out of Barnes & NobleProgressive.org - USA"Do you want me to get rid of them?" asked the trooper, who proceeded to tell the young women,

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2005-08-22T16:49:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumThe RAMP Report: Senators Seek Clearer Instructions from CMS for ...U.S. Newswire (press release) - Washington,DC,USA... Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania have implored the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to quickly issue "clear instructions'' on ... This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google. Remove this alert. Create

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2005-08-21T16:13:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum Takes A Page From Bush, Avoiding Dissenters At Book ...Blogcritics.org - USA... Rick Santorum (R-PA), at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Delaware earlier this month for what was billed as a book signing and discussion, had his security team ... See all stories on this topic This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google. Remove this alert. Create

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2005-08-20T16:29:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum-Casey race in national spotlightBeaver County Times - Beaver County,PA,USAASPINWALL, Pa. - Sen. Rick Santorum is a rising Republican star Democrats desperately want to take down in 2006. So far, they say he is making their job easy. ... See all stories on this topic This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google. Remove this alert. Create another

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2005-08-19T15:10:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum's People Toss Young Women out of Barnes & Noble ...Progressive.org - USA... of Wilmington. She wanted to see Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, who was promoting his book, "It Takes a Family.". The event ... This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google. Remove this alert. Create another alert.Manage your alerts.

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2005-08-18T16:13:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumOld rival to run against Santorum in GOP primaryPhiladelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA... Rick Santorum in the 2006 Republican primary because "government should get out of our bedrooms and pocketbooks.". ... "I believe Santorum needs a challenge.". ... See all stories on this topicSantorum IDs ID for what it isPalm Beach Post - Palm Beach,FL,USA... I bring all

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2005-08-16T17:47:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumScranton paper's promo an issueWilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA... But at issue now -- unfolding against the backdrop of a high-profile US Senate race between Republican incumbent Rick Santorum and Democrat Bob Casey Jr. ... See all stories on this topic This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google. Remove this alert. Create another

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2005-08-15T16:02:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum seeks no short-term solution for rising gas pricesUniontown Herald Standard - Uniontown,PA,USA... Rick Santorum, R-Pa., said he is well aware of the escalating gas prices that appear to be changing daily, and he speculates they'll continue to rise as demand ... This once a day Google Alert is brought to you by Google. Remove this alert. Create another

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2005-08-14T15:41:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum, Casey Race in National SpotlightGuardian Unlimited - UK... (AP) - Sen. Rick Santorum is a rising Republican star Democrats desperately want to take down in 2006. So far, they say he is making their job easy. ... See all stories on this topicDel. state trooper helps enforce Rick Santorum's 'family' valuesThe News Journal - Wilmington,DE,USARick Santorum, the

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2005-08-13T17:18:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumRick Santorum in TroubleNational Ledger - Apache Junction,AZ,USA... Rick Santorum, chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, is in serious danger of losing his seat next year to his Democratic challenger, Pennsylvania State ... The right kind of families will help their ownThe News Journal - Wilmington,DE,USARick Santorum relished that his new best-seller, "It Takes

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2005-08-12T16:46:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum works to suspend duties, protect Sony jobsUniontown Herald Standard - Uniontown,PA,USA... Rick Santorum, R-Pa., pledged Thursday to introduce legislation that will suspend duties imposed on imports of certain television assemblies and components ... See all stories on this topicSantorum Increasing AppealRedState.org - USAIn the context of Jerry Fallwell's

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2005-08-11T16:13:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumFans and protestors meet SantorumArdmore Main Line Life - Ardmore,PA,USARick Santorum visited to sign copies of his first book, It Takes a Family: Conservativism and the Common Good. "It was not intended ... See all stories on this topicSantorum Faces Test in 'Must Win' SuburbsJewish Exponent - Philadelphia,PA,USA... Rick Santorum. Frank and nearly 100 like-minded

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2005-08-10T18:02:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumA Failure of ImaginationFairfield County Weekly - Norwalk,CT,USA... T-shirt, unapologetically sweatshop-sewn, swipe your credit card, and chain owner Richard Hayne takes your money and writes another check to Rick Santorum. ... Santorum Vs. Casey, Jr?WJACtv.com - Johnstown,PA,USAPENNSYLVANIA -- Santorum is up for re-election to the United States Senate next year.

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2005-08-09T17:08:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumKeep weather forecasts freeSt. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg,FL,USA... Sen. Rick Santorum to sponsor a bill in Congress that would accomplish the goal. ... spokeswoman. Presumably she wasn't referring to Santorum's job. ... See all stories on this topicLetters | LettersCentre Daily Times - Centre County,PA,USAThe Aug. 3 letter "Gun-bill backers" complains that Sens.

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2005-08-08T18:42:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumAll political eyes on SantorumPhiladelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USABy Dick Polman. A vulnerable conservative facing reelection in a swing state, Santorum is the most pivotal figure on the '06 national map. ... See all stories on this topicThings Santorum should know about MassachusettsSeattle Times - United StatesSometimes the wrong people take offense. Take Sen.

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2005-08-07T17:04:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumGOP uncompromising on far-right platformSan Francisco Chronicle - United States... Rick Santorum, the guest of honor, who told fellow Republicans that his traditional values message "is a good solid message for every community in America.''. ... See all stories on this topicA tougher battle for the 'burbsphilly.com - Philadelphia,PA,USASantorum easily carried the

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2005-08-06T17:14:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumRick Santorum: America's Family ManNational Ledger - Apache Junction,AZ,USA... end in divorce. Someone must look out for families in today's America, and Senator Rick Santorum seems up to the task. Both with ... See all stories on this topicSantorum preaches to choirPittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA... Rick Santorum delivered a scathing indictment of liberal

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2005-08-05T15:40:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumLetters | BELIEVE ME, SEN. SANTORUM IS NO HARRY TRUMANCentre Daily Times - Centre County,PA,USALETTER-WRITER Jim Foster compares Rick Santorum to Harry S. Truman. I knew Mr. Truman, and they do not compare. Mr. Truman never ... Santorum intervened on behalf of defunct nursing homePittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USARick Santorum intervened on behalf of a

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2005-08-04T18:01:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum Clashes With Bush on Intelligent DesignRedState.org - USA... Rick Santorum, a possible 2008 presidential contender who faces a tough re-election fight next year in Pennsylvania, said intelligent design, which is backed ... See all stories on this topicFrist, Santorum excellent flip-floppersSeattle Post Intelligencer - USA... Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa.,

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2005-08-03T18:09:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSenators Santorum and Specter Announce Authorization for Nation's ...Yahoo News (press release) - USA3 /PRNewswire/ -- US Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, and Arlen Specter (R-PA), the Senior Senator from Pennsylvania ... Rick Santorum's new book steals some good liberal ideas and ...The American Prospect - Boston,MA,

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2005-08-02T16:48:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum's Mighty WindSlate - USA... Or so Santorum must believe, because he has introduced a bill forbidding the NWS from providing "a product or service…that is or could be [italics mine ... Santorum Invites Hillary to Debate FamilyFamily News In Focus - Colorado Springs,CO,USA... a family? That is the question Senator Rick Santorum wants Senator Hillary Rodham

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2005-08-01T15:05:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum blasts Mass. senators over church scandalBoston Globe - United StatesWASHINGTON -- Senator Rick Santorum, Republican of Pennsylvania, yesterday alleged that Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry of Massachusetts ''did ... See all stories on this topicSantorum Challenges Hillary to DebateNewsMax.com - West Palm Beach,FL,USARick Santorum has called Hillary

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2005-07-31T16:35:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumRick Santorum Criticizes Bill Frist on Stem CellsNewsMax.com - West Palm Beach,FL,USARick Santorum, R-Penn., criticized Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on Sunday for dropping his opposition to increased federal funding for embryonic stem cell ... See all stories on this topicSantorum Stands Firm, Keeps Blaming Liberalism For Sexual Abuse in ...Think Progress -

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2005-07-30T17:01:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumCasey Leads Santorum by 11 Points in PennsylvaniaAngus Reid Global Scan - Vancouver,BC,Canada50 per cent of respondents in the Keystone State would support the Democrat in a head-to-head contest against Republican incumbent Rick Santorum. ... See all stories on this topicSantorum praises Roberts after meetingPenn Live - Harrisburg,PA,USA... Rick Santorum on Friday

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2005-07-29T15:43:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumFrom The Left-Santorum vs. Boston, or Red vs. Blue , and who wins?Barnstable Patriot - Barnstable,MA,USAWith Rick Santorum, the third ranking Republican in the US Senate leading the right-wing charge, the Democrats may actually have a chance to win back his ... HUMAN EVENTS Interview Sen. Rick Santorum: ‘Conservatism Is ...Human Events - USARick Santorum (Pa.), chairman

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2005-07-28T18:23:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumMSNBC's Matthews let Santorum's fantasy tax claims pass without ...Media Matters for America - Washington,DC,USARick Santorum (R-PA) that the "average family" currently pays 27 percent of its income to the federal government -- an amount Santorum claimed has increased ... See all stories on this topicPresidential bid still possible, Santorum saysPenn Live - Harrisburg,

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2005-07-27T16:13:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum: He's not out of race yet for 2008 presidencyphilly.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA... Rick Santorum today said that he would not completely rule out the possibility. ... but in my mind that wouldn't be honest," Santorum said. ... See all stories on this topicUS Senator Santorum: ‘not to run' in 2008 Presidential racejuiceenewsdaily - Jasper,AL,USA(JND) - Senator

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2005-07-26T17:12:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum rules out bid for White House in 2008Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USA... and turning around and running another two-year campaign for president is not something that I believe is in the best interest of my family," Santorum said in ... See all stories on this topicSantorum hits TV talk shows to promote bookPittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,

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2005-07-26T00:06:00.000-04:00

Google Alert for: santorumSantorum: I'm Out for '08 President RaceFOX News - USAWASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Rick Santorum (search) said Monday he has no intention to seek the presidency in 2008. The Pennsylvania ... See all stories on this topicSantorum: Mrs. Roberts' Work Not RelevantNewsday - Long Island,NY,USA... Rick Santorum, chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, said Jane Roberts