HARRISBURG - The state Senate unanimously approved a bill yesterday that would allow Pennsylvania to join a multistate compact to protect and manage the water in the Great Lakes.
The bill goes to Gov. Rendell, who plans to sign it. When he does, Pennsylvania will become the last of eight Great Lakes states to adopt the compact, which still requires approval from Congress and the president to become law. In Canada, Ontario and Quebec also have adopted laws nearly identical to the compact.
The compact would prohibit piping or shipping Great Lakes water outside the system's vast drainage basin, with rare exceptions.
Also, the states would be required to adopt plans to improve water quality, protect ecosystems, and ensure that use of the water does not threaten its supply. The compact applies to water both in the Great Lakes and inland waterways.
The chain of lakes - Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior - constitutes one-fifth of the world's fresh-water supply.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080704_Pa__Senate_OKs_Great_Lakes_compact.html
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Why Veterans Are Voting BALDWIN
There is every reason for Veterans all over the country to rally around Chuck Baldwin for President. When military veterans signed on the dotted line promising to protect and defend the United States of America they were guaranteed certain benefits. As President of the United States; Chuck Baldwin will honor our nation’s commitment in every way.
Military veterans have served in difficult and dangerous places and spend a lot of time away from their family and loved ones. They serve during the most productive years of their lives, years that can never be given back.
The Chuck Baldwin Administration will work diligently to make certain that these veterans have their benefits restored and he will vigorously resist the attempt by any government agency to nullify or reduce earned benefits to veterans and their survivors, including but certainly not limited to, compensation, pensions, education, and health care.
George Washington once said that, “the willingness of with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportionate to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.”
Chuck Baldwin offers the “Real Deal”; promises made will be honored. Please join us as we work to move America forward. We need your vote, your prayers and your financial help.
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www.baldwin2008.com
Military veterans have served in difficult and dangerous places and spend a lot of time away from their family and loved ones. They serve during the most productive years of their lives, years that can never be given back.
The Chuck Baldwin Administration will work diligently to make certain that these veterans have their benefits restored and he will vigorously resist the attempt by any government agency to nullify or reduce earned benefits to veterans and their survivors, including but certainly not limited to, compensation, pensions, education, and health care.
George Washington once said that, “the willingness of with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportionate to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.”
Chuck Baldwin offers the “Real Deal”; promises made will be honored. Please join us as we work to move America forward. We need your vote, your prayers and your financial help.
Make a Donation!
Even a Little Does a Lot!
Join the Campaign!
Volunteer in Your Area
www.baldwin2008.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Important Pennsylvania Ballot Access Bill
July 2nd, 2008
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Bellefonte) is circulating his ballot access bill among all members of the State House, asking for co-sponsors. It would abolish mandatory petitions for all candidates, and provide a choice of paying a filing fee. No fee would be higher than $2,000. The bill applies equally to candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot, and candidates seeking a place on the general election ballot. UPDATE: thanks to Ken Krawchuk for pointing out that I mis-read the bill. The bill provides higher filing fees for independent and minor party candidates than for Democrats and Republicans. That provision of the bill would be unconstitutional, under the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision Davis v FEC. The Court said that states cannot have different contribution limits for different candidates for the same office. It follows logically that states can’t have different filing fee amounts for different candidates for the same office either.
The bill already has several co-sponsors. After that process of seeking co-sponsors is complete, probably by July 18, the bill will receive a bill number.
www.ballot-access.org
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Bellefonte) is circulating his ballot access bill among all members of the State House, asking for co-sponsors. It would abolish mandatory petitions for all candidates, and provide a choice of paying a filing fee. No fee would be higher than $2,000. The bill applies equally to candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot, and candidates seeking a place on the general election ballot. UPDATE: thanks to Ken Krawchuk for pointing out that I mis-read the bill. The bill provides higher filing fees for independent and minor party candidates than for Democrats and Republicans. That provision of the bill would be unconstitutional, under the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision Davis v FEC. The Court said that states cannot have different contribution limits for different candidates for the same office. It follows logically that states can’t have different filing fee amounts for different candidates for the same office either.
The bill already has several co-sponsors. After that process of seeking co-sponsors is complete, probably by July 18, the bill will receive a bill number.
www.ballot-access.org
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