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Pennsylvania Democrats Encouraged by Jobs Report, 23 Straight Months of Private Sector Job Growth
2/3/2012

"For 23 months, we have seen private sector job growth and today's report that the economy added 257,000 private sector jobs is another promising sign for middle class families in Pennsylvania," said Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn. "President Obama took swift action to get our economy moving again at a time when we were losing 700,000 jobs a month, and we are seeing the results of his actions. While we still have much work to do to ensure that middle class families in Pennsylvania have an economy that works for them, this month's jobs report is another encouraging sign. We certainly cannot afford to let our recovery slide back by letting Mitt Romney and Washington Republicans push policies that will send jobs overseas and stall our recovery."

Casey takes in a million as war chest grows to $4.4m
1/31/2012

"Senator Casey's fundraising is an indication of the strong support he is receiving from throughout the Commonwealth," said Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn. "With these fundraising numbers, Senator Casey is in the top tier of fundraising nationally. Senator Casey will have the resources to communicate his record of working to create jobs in Pennsylvania and grow our economy."

Chairman Burn's Statement on the State of the Union Address
1/25/2012

"Tonight, President Barack Obama discussed his blueprint for a job creating economy built on hard work, responsibility and fairness. Pennsylvanians know that we need to create jobs by relying on American manufacturing and American workers, and we are encouraged that President Obama intends to make American manufacturing and workers a continued priority. President Obama also spoke of the need to build a strong middle class, this is a principle that all Pennsylvanians support. Pennsylvanians work hard and all they are asking for is a fair shot. President Obama's speech outlined how we can make this a reality while creating jobs and continuing to get our economy back on track."

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn Hits Romney on Unanswered Questions from Tax Returns
1/25/2012

"After years of refusing to release his tax returns, Mitt Romney offered just one year of tax returns that leave more questions than answers. Pennsylvanians know that Romney closed a Swiss investment account only because an advisor was worried it might cause political problems should it stay open. Pennsylvanians also learned that Romney kept money in offshore accounts that are notorious for costing American taxpayers hundreds of billions in lost revenue. Romney revealed accounts in Switzerland, the Caymans, Bermuda, Luxembourg and Ireland. But Pennsylvanians still do not know why Mitt Romney opened all of these offshore bank accounts in the first place, and we do not know how much in U.S. taxes Romney is avoiding by keeping his money in these foreign accounts. Mitt Romney's 2010 tax returns paint an insufficient picture and raise more questions than provide answers. Mitt Romney is afraid of what releasing multiple years of tax returns will reveal, but Pennsylvanians deserve to see the full picture. Pennsylvanians need a president who will stand up for the middle class, not a politician like Mitt Romney whose tax plan would cut his own taxes by nearly half while he hides his fortune in offshore accounts."

Schools Brace for Gov. Corbett's Budget
1/24/2012

Throughout Pennsylvania, school districts are already projecting tax increases and layoffs in anticipation of Tom Corbett's upcoming budget.

Year two, day one isn't going so great for Gov. Corbett
1/19/2012

The first day of year two isn't going so great for Gov. Tom Corbett.

Why Won't Mitt Romney Allow Pennsylvanians to See His Tax Returns?
1/19/2012

For years, Presidential candidates have released their tax returns, to allow voters to see for themselves how they made their money, what conflicts of interest they may have, and if they are playing by the same rules. It is a matter of trust and transparency. With Mitt Romney's continued failure to release his tax returns, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn released the following statement questioning Romney's secrecy:

One Year After His Inaugural, Corbett Struggles with Misplaced Priorities and Controversy
1/18/2012

"Tom Corbett's first year has been a disaster for Pennsylvania families," said Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn. "Gov. Corbett started his year by kicking 41,000 Pennsylvanians off their health coverage and ended it by denying Medicaid benefits for 88,000 children. He has filled his cabinet with donors and their family members, passed a budget that decimated education and supported partisan legislation at the expense of policies that will help create jobs and get our economy back on track. It's an awful first year record."

Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Winter Meeting, Statewide Endorsement Meeting
1/14/2012

Democrats are ready to work hard and reelect President Obama, Senator Casey, Treasurer McCord and a full slate of Democrats who will stand up for the middle class. Our winter meeting brought Democrats from throughout the state together to prepare for the 2012 elections. The turnout and enthusiasm shows that Democrats are ready to get to work and win in 2012. 

Corbett Pushes Sen. Rafferty Out of AG Race; Chosen Candidate Faces Conflicts of Interest
1/12/2012

Today, Sen. John Rafferty announced he was suspending his campaign for Attorney General after Gov. Tom Corbett threw his support behind David Freed. Freed enters the race facing a severe conflict of interest in one of the most important cases facing the incoming Attorney General.

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