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Combating Gang Violence May 12, 2005  - Gang violence is a growing problem no longer isolated to the dark street corners of our nation’s inner cities and populated urban areas. Gangs of the most violent nature are operating in our schools, our neighborhoods and communities with no regard for the laws of justice that govern our lives. It’s... More

Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling in Preserving Farmland Feb 18, 2005  - It’s no secret. Despite the fact that agriculture is still the state’s leading industry, we’re losing Pennsylvania’s family farms. State and various local agencies have undertaken various farmland preservation programs in order to reverse, or at least slow, this trend. These programs have ach... More

Fair and free: Elections are the next milestone in Iraq’s journey to democracy Jan 28, 2005  - This weekend marks a historic milestone for the people of Iraq. On Jan. 30, millions of Iraqis will cast ballots in the country’s first fair and free election in decades, marking continued progress in Iraq’s transition toward a country built on the pillars of democracy and freedom for all. Ye... More

Prescription Drugs and Medicare’s Changing Role Apr 2, 2004  - The needs of our senior citizens have changed drastically since Medicare was first enacted nearly 40 years ago. Long gone are the days when hospital stays and surgeries made up the bulk of seniors’ annual medical expenses. Today, it’s expensive prescription medications burdening seniors on fixed... More

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