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Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) says he “should have quit” his 2022 U.S. Senate race after suffering a stroke four days before the primary.

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“You are the speaker for all of us, sir,” Houlahan yelled at Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in a tense exchange over the ongoing shutdown.

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Voters cast their ballots to decide the future makeup of the state's highest court and whether to retain the three Democratic justices. Two hours after polls closed, and with votes still being tabulated, the majority of Pennsylvanians voted yes on retention.

61% - 39% (UPDATED: 2025-11-04 23:34:11)

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In recent years, Pennsylvania regulators have tried to clamp down on roadway spreading of tens of millions of gallons of oil and gas “brines,” high-salt liquids that can be laced with toxic metals and radioactive material. The industry is pushing back.

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McCormick Monday (2politicaljunkies.blogspot.com)
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Two years ago, Bucktail Medical Center, the only hospital in rural Clinton County, was on the verge of closure.

One of the smallest hospitals in Pennsylvania, Bucktail was beset by increasing operating costs and financial challenges.

A $1 million grant from the state helped stave off the closure. In 2023, the hospital reported $7.09 million in revenue and $9.2 million in expenses, tax records show.

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22 years ago (has it really been THAT long?), we got rid of this law.

I think everybody should wear a helmet every time. Not wearing a helmet is extremely stupid and dangerous. I've known lots of people who have riden without a helmet and have been fine, but I also had a cousin that died that way.

That being said, this feels like a "protect me from myself" or "we'll decide for you, since you can't be trusted to make good choices." law. I think I'd rather it stay the way it is, let people make their own poor choices.

I'm curious what others think.

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And Weird Al needs to be the mascot.

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