Category Archives: Barack Obama

Should more federal immigration detainees be released? Debate

The issue has an impact on York County, where the county prison receives money for housing federal immigration detainees. I asked Pennsylvania’s two U.S. senators for comment.

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Read the National Immigration Forum’s August report on detention

Read the National Immigration Forum’s August report on detention, then post a comment about whether you think the federal government detains too many immigrants facing deportation:     MathofImmigrationDetention (PDF) MathofImmigrationDetention (Text)

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Scott Perry invites Obama to anniversary event for Gettysburg Address

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-York County, joined the two U.S. senators from Pennsylvania, and invited President Barack Obama to commemorate the 150th anniversary of former President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. “Gettysburg National Military … Continue reading

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Scott Perry praises governor’s decision on health insurance exchange

Scott Perry, who was recently elected to Congress, praised Gov. Tom Corbett for rejecting the creation of a state-based health insurance exchange. “I commend Gov. Corbett for stopping the creation of an inefficient and unnecessary state-based health insurance exchange that … Continue reading

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York County Democrats announce plans for “Obamarama 2″

The event will take place Jan. 20. More details, after the jump:

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Check out this photo of Todd Platts in the Oval Office

Photo from Tuesday’s signing of the Whistleblower Protection and Enhancement Act, legislation that U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County, has been pushing for eight years.

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Five more thoughts on the fiscal cliff

1.) Wonkblog’s Suzy Khimm says we should call it an austerity crisis, not a fiscal cliff. Ezra Klein is taking nominations. 2.) Matt Bai says President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are, in some ways, “in stronger positions … Continue reading

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York County tea party group to host viewing of “2016: Obama’s America”

The York 912 Patriots will host a public viewing of Dinesh D’Souza’s documentary film “2016: Obama’s America” at the group’s monthly meeting on Oct. 25, according to a news release.

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Should Barack Obama have taken @YorkCountyDems advice?

Near the end of Wednesday night’s debate, the York County Democratic Party tweeted out some advice to President Barack Obama.   Say it Mr. President…say 47%! — York County Dems (@YorkCountyDems) October 4, 2012   So should the president have … Continue reading

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York watch party planned for Barack Obama-Mitt Romney presidential debate

A watch party for the first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will take place Wednesday night at the Obama campaign’s York office at 120 W. Market St., according to a news release. The event … Continue reading

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