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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 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.

Jun 15, 2009

Specter Announces Formation of Statewide Advisory Committee

Specter Campaign

Senator Arlen Specter announced the formation of his Statewide Advisory Committee to assist in his campaign for the 2010 Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate.

Jun 11, 2009

Specter gets warm welcome from Bucks Dems

PhillyBurbs.com

Sen. Arlen Specter received a warm welcome Wednesday night from the Democratic Party of Bucks County. Senator Specter talked with local Democrats who he called "the backbone of the party." It was a night when the self-proclaimed JFK Democrat hit all the right notes.

Jun 7, 2009

Specter Seeks to Woo PA Democrats

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sen. Arlen Specter said yesterday that he was "pleased and proud" to return to his roots as a Democrat, invoking FDR and JFK as inspirations during a speech to the leaders of the state party.

May 24, 2009

Senator Specter Urges Obama to Extend Philadelphia School District Universal Feeding Program

All American Patriots

Today, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) wrote President Barack Obama urging him to clarify the decision made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to terminate the Philadelphia School District’s Universal Feeding pilot program.

May 21, 2009

Biden Jumps on Specter’s Senate Campaign

US News

In an email to 500,000 supporters across Pennsylvania, Vice President Joe Biden introduced Senator Arlen Specter to the Democratic Party. Biden praised Specter's efforts tackling the tough issues, from cancer research funding to global warming, deficit control to immigration reform — and in the coming debate to reform America's health care system.

May 8, 2009

UPMC’s proposed vaccine factory gains momentum

Pittsburgh Business Times

Building on Pittsburgh’s medical research heft, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center wants to make vaccines in a factory that could be replicated nationwide.

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