Monthly Archives: August 2012

More reactions to Republican National Convention

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Here are some additional reactions to Paul Ryan’s speech acceptance speech as the Republican vice presidential nominee:

Posted in 2012 Election | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

92nd state House candidates spar over transportation spending

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Ed Mahon

YDR editorial board interview with the candidates for the 92nd state House seat.

Posted in 2012 Election, Candidate interview videos | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Face the Facts: Pump prices climb, but gas tax stays flat

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Face the Facts takes a look at gas prices on the rise but the federal gas tax hasn’t budged.

Posted in 2012 Election, Face the Facts, National | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Video: York Mayor Kim Bracey and others gather in downtown York ahead of the Democratic National Convention

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Ed Mahon

  York Mayor Kim Bracey and other south central Pennsylvania political figures gathered in downtown York Thursday ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. “I am overwhelmingly excited,” said Bracey, who plans to attend her first national political … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Face the Facts: Want to retire and keep insurance? Fewer employers say OK

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Face the Facts looks at the big slump in health benefits for retirees over the years.

Posted in 2012 Election, Face the Facts, National | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Local delegate at Republican National Convention calls Ann Romney “superb”

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Lisa Wingert (pictured to the left) is chairwoman of the Manchester Township Board of Supervisors and a delegate at the Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District. Here’s her thoughts on last night and what she’s been up to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Face the Facts: Without a budget deal, more Pentagon cuts due

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Face the Facts looks at the Pentagon’s budget, and how they’ll soon be facing cuts despite a budget that’s nearly doubled in the past 10 years.

Posted in 2012 Election, Face the Facts, National | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Face the Facts: One of every 50 federal dollars buys food stamps

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Face the Facts discusses the mushrooming costs of food stamps in the US.

Posted in 2012 Election, Face the Facts, National | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Smith explains controversial abortion comments

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Scott Fisher

In this video, Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Smith addresses comments he made earlier in the day in which he seemed to compare out-of-wedlock child bearing with rape.

Posted in 2012 Election, U.S. Senate | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Face the Facts: Nest eggs shaken, cracked and scrambled — average American soldiers on with less

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Face the Facts addresses the wealth gap between median households for whites and minorities.

Posted in 2012 Election, Face the Facts, National | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment