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Aug 3, 2009

Accept more cases, TV coverage

The National Law Journal

In this op-ed to the National Law Journal, Senator Specter argues both that the Supreme Court should decide more cases, and that as a public institution the Court should be available to all Americans and should allow cameras.

Jul 30, 2009

Agriculture secretary to boost farmers’ milk prices

The Times Leader

Today, U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to raise the price support for dairy products as a first step to relieve hard-pressed dairy farmers in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

Jul 28, 2009

Specter visits local Democrats

York Daily Record

"A number of local Democrats, however, said that they had no trouble accepting him as one of their own. Throughout his career, Specter was a liberal Republican whose stance on issues such as abortion and stem cell research frequently put him at odds with his former party's mainstream."

Jul 18, 2009

In one week, Sen. Arlen Specter restores political clout

The Patriot News

"His party switch in April was political expediency?
Suddenly, that critique reads like old news."

Jul 15, 2009

Specter a champion of world’s neediest

Lebanon Daily News

The Reverend Dan Donmoyer, member of the ONE Campaign, writes the Lebanon Daily News about Senator Specter's efforts to fight global disease and poverty.

Jul 14, 2009

Specter Adds More Endorsements

Press Release

Today, 20 more Democratic officials from across the state endorsed Arlen Specter for U.S. Senate and joined Senator Specter's Advisory Committee for his 2010 campaign.

Jul 13, 2009

Sotomayor hearings: Arlen Specter questions Supreme Court caseload

Los Angeles Times

During the first day of Sonia Sotomayor's the confirmation hearing, Senator Specter talked about the importance of an active Supreme Court and the need for diversity on the bench.

Jul 10, 2009

Spending Bill Funds Web Freedom Work

National Journal Online

Earlier this week, Senator Specter wrote that internet freedom is democracy's greatest ally against oppressive regimes. Today Senator Specter, with Sen. Brownback of Kansas, secured $30 million in federal funding to aid individuals living with repressive Internet monitoring, censorship and control.

Jul 7, 2009

Attack the Cyberwalls! The Internet Is the Pathway to Democracy in Places Like Iran

The Huffington Post

The walls used by 21st century tyrannies to control their citizens are increasingly electronic rather than physical. American interests will be powerfully advanced in finding ways to breach those walls.

Jul 7, 2009

We owe our veterans much more than this

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Senator Specter's op-ed from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Jul 4, 2009

Specter Meets with Greene Democrats

The Herald Standard

In Waynesburg, Greene County on Friday, Senator Specter met with Democratic leaders and party members to talk about a variety of issues, including the Employee Free Choice Act and his decision to become a Democrat.

Jul 2, 2009

Specter Addresses Supporters in (Gettysburg) Boro

The Gettysburg Times

On Wednesday, some of the Democrats of Adams County met with Senator Specter in a town hall meeting to discuss some of the issues facing our country, including health care reform, EFCA, global warming and energy.

Jul 2, 2009

Specter Speaks to Blair Dems

The Altoona Mirror

In an Altoona town hall meeting on Wednesday, local Democrats talked with Senator Specter about a wide range of important issues, including health care reform, medical research, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and more.

Jun 30, 2009

Joe Torsella Endorses Arlen Specter for Re-Election

Press Release

Former Democratic Senate Candidate Joe Torsella released this statement announcing his endorsement of Senator Arlen Specter for re-election.

Jun 26, 2009

Specter Announces Additions to Statewide Advisory Committee

Press Release

Senator Arlen Specter today announced the addition of 20 Democratic leaders from around Pennsylvania to his Statewide Advisory Committee.

Jun 23, 2009

Specter Plans Hearing on VA Prostate Cancer Treatment

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Senator Specter calls for a hearing in Philadelphia to investigate allegations of malpractice in the Philadelphia VA hospital.

Jun 22, 2009

Senator Specter on Import Relief for Tire Workers

All American Patriots

After testifying before the International Trade Commission earlier this month, Senator Specter describes the necessary steps in protecting United Steelworker jobs from uncontrolled imports of Chinese tires.

Jun 19, 2009

Specter and Sestak Go Back-to-Back with DelCo Dems

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Senator Arlen Specter and presumptive challenger Congressman Joe Sestak appear back to back at a meeting with Delaware County Democrats.

Jun 18, 2009

Specter Gives Free Ride to NEPA State Committee Members

Pennsylvania Democratic Party

Senator Arlen Specter didn't want several of Northeast PA's Democratic leaders to miss out on the Catherine Baker Knoll Dinner and the State Committee meeting in Pittsburgh.

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