Politics
Newsom discusses his personal political journey
Despite his history of social activism and upcoming California gubernatorial campaign, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom told a crowd of Penn students yesterday that he is “the most unlikely guy to be sitting here in front of you.”
In Phila., Romney endorses Pat Toomey
Romney emphasized the Republican Senate candidate's focus on limiting spending and creating jobs.Lawrence Summers to speak in Irvine
Today, the economy is perhaps the most prevalent issue on people’s minds — and on Oct. 22, the Penn community can hear about the government’s economic policy firsthand.
101 days late, Pennsylvania has a budget
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell approved a $27.799-billion budget on Friday, 101 days after the June 30 deadline. Pennsylvania was the last state to pass its budget.
Specter emphasizes ties to Obama
Sen. Arlen Specter emphasized his ideological ties to President Barack Obama at a town hall meeting held at Houston Hall on Friday. Specter is up for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2010.
Former 9/11 Commission chairman speaks at Annenberg
Former 9/11 Commission Chairman Tom Kean advocated a return to this Congressional unity yesterday afternoon as he spoke to the Communications and Congress class taught by Annenberg School for Communication professor Alvin Felzenberg.Grad student speaks at Senate
Sixth-year Annenberg doctoral student Jessica Taylor Piotrowski spoke about financial aid yesterday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on the expansion of Pell Grants.Low interest for Nov. election
Many campus groups have stepped down registration efforts for the Nov. 3 municipal primary because it is an off-year election.
Arts tax receives criticism
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell and state lawmakers' proposal to raise $100 million in revenue by taxing arts and cultural institutions is being met with heavy criticism in Philadelphia.
Rendell, legislature reach agreement on budget plan
Nearly three months after the legal deadline, Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell and legislative leaders have reached an agreement to balance the budget.Pa. Senate vote on budget saves city services
Just when it seemed that the city would be forced to lay off 3,000 employees and cut many essential services, the state legislature passed House Bill 1828 yesterday to prevent Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter from implementing his Plan C, or "doomsday," proposal.Pa. Senate vote on budget saves city services
Just when it seemed that the city would be forced to lay off 3,000 employees and cut many essential services, the state legislature passed House Bill 1828 yesterday to prevent Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter from implementing his Plan C, or "doomsday," proposal.House expands student aid
The House of Representatives voted 253 to 171 yesterday to expand the amount of federal aid to expand the amount of federal aid to students by ending subsidies to private lenders.Nutter to students: Plan C is "100 percent real"
Nutter spoke about his proposed five-year plan, also known as Plan C, Sen. Arlen Specter's reelection campaign and his own experiences as a Penn student, among other things.Obama shows support for Specter at Philadelphia fundraiser
President Barack Obama made a stop in Philadelphia yesterday for a fundraiser to support Sen. Arlen Specter (D- Pa).'Doomsday' budget effective Friday?
In an effort to reconcile its budget gap, Philadelphia may be forced to adopt Mayor Michael Nutter's updated five-year plan (Plan C) - dubbed the "doomsday" budget - this Friday.Penn Democrats and College Republicans cross the aisle for BBQ
In a show of bipartisanship, the Penn Democrats and the College Republicans hosted a joint barbecue yesterday to welcome interested newcomers.