Gov. Rendell: Philly transit strike ends Nov 9, 2009
Pensacolanewsjournal - Philadelphia transit strike ends. Most read stories from USA TODAY. (Pensacola News Journal)
Philadelphia Transit Strike Ends Nov 9, 2009
By Monday, Nov. 09, 2009. Gov. Ed Rendel, left, and Mayor Michael Nutter, right, announce that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority had reached an agreement with its largest labor union on Nov. 9, 2009, in Philadelphia Joseph Kaczmarek / AP. (Time.com)
Philly Transit Union Says Pact Reports 'Premature' Nov 8, 2009
House Votes 220-215 to Pass Democrat-Backed Health Care Reform Bill. Philly Transit Union Says Pact Reports 'Premature. (ABC News -- Wire)
SEPTA strike averted just hours before start of Game 3 Nov 1, 2009
Associated Press November 1, 2009. PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia transit system's largest union agreed Saturday not to go on strike as contract talks continued hours before the start of Game 3 of the World Series, Pennsylvania's governor and the city's mayor said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Philly transit union avoids strike before Game 3 Nov 1, 2009
Philly transit union avoids strike leading up to Game 3 - MLB - SI.com. Posted: Saturday October 31, 2009 7:15PM; Updated: Saturday October 31, 2009 7:15PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
No Philly transit union strike during World Series Nov 1, 2009
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Grand jury probes turnpike operations Oct 30, 2009
A statewide grand jury sitting in Pittsburgh has heard from a number of former turnpike employees, including its former second-in-command, as part of a probe into allegations of corruption, according to several sources close to the probe. Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett is trying to determine whether so-called "pay-to-play" arrangements with contractors and political interference exist at the turnpike. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Senate votes for tourism boost Sep 14, 2009
Voting yes: Robert Brady, D-1; Chaka Fattah, D-2; Kathy Dahlkemper, D-3; Jason Altmire, D-4; Glenn Thompson, R-5; Jim Gerlach, R-6; Joe Sestak, D-7; Patrick Murphy, D-8; Bill Shuster, R-9; Christopher Carney, D-10; Paul Kanjorski, D-11; John Murtha, D-12; Allyson Schwartz, D-13; Mike Doyle, D-14; Charlie Dent, R-15; Joseph Pitts, R-16; Tim Holden, D-17; Tim Murphy, R-18; Todd Platts, R-19. Annual budget deficits. (Erie Times-News, PA)
State official touts fire consolidation Jul 16, 2009
The intricate discussion arose after borough officials invited D. Robert Brady, local government policy specialist with the Governor s Center for Local Government Services, to attend the meeting. Brady was contacted to address issues which have popped up surrounding the worker s compensation insurance the borough pays to cover the William Cameron Engine Company s volunteer firefighters. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Hill Clout: California Is Still Golden Mar 16, 2009
Robert Brady to the chairmanship of the House Administration Committee. Brady should like that: He doubles as the Philadelphia Democratic chairman, so he knows a thing or two about clout. (Roll Call)
