CORBETT-CAWLEY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES GRASSROOTS PETITION CALLING ON SECRETARY TOM WOLF TO WITHDRAW SUPPORT FOR OBAMA-WOLF ENERGY TAX

HARRISBURG, PA – The Corbett-Cawley campaign today launched a grassroots petition calling on Secretary Tom Wolf to withdraw support for the Obama-Wolf cap-and-trade tax that will implement a massive tax hike on the Pennsylvania coal industry. The cap-and-trade tax proposal is a cornerstone of Secretary Tom Wolf’s campaign platform. Pennsylvania's coal industry supports more than 62,000 Pennsylvania jobs.

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CORBETT STATEMENT ON JOB-KILLING OBAMA-WOLF CAP-AND-TRADE TAX

HARRISBURG, PA – The Corbett-Cawley campaign today released the following statement from Governor Tom Corbett on President Barack Obama’s proposed job-killing cap-and-trade tax that will implement a massive tax hike on the Pennsylvania coal industry. The cap-and-trade tax proposal is a cornerstone of Secretary Tom Wolf’s campaign platform.

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Governor creates a team to address UPMC, Highmark dispute

Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by Steve Twedt

June 2, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett today said he has created a "Patients First" leadership team to address the ongoing contract dispute between Highmark, Inc. and UPMC.

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Local businesses receive awards from Gov. Corbett

Published in the Times Leader, by Bill O'Boyle

May 30, 2014

Benco Dental in Pittston and Sallie Mae in Wilkes-Barre were two of 50 companies recognized Friday by Gov. Tom Corbett at the 2014 Governor’s ImPAct Awards.

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Governor Tom Corbett joins educational leaders, students in Bucks County to advocate 'Ready to Succeed' scholarship program

Published in the Bucks Local News

May 29, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Frank T. Brogan and Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) on Wednesday were joined by students, lawmakers and postsecondary education leaders at Delaware Valley College to share details about and advocate for the “Ready to Succeed” Scholarship program.

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Chinese manufacturer brings 75 jobs to the Lehigh Valley

Published in the Morning Call, by Sam Kennedy

May 29, 2014

For two decades, American workers have watched helplessly as U.S. companies sent manufacturing jobs to China.

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GSH unveils plan for new cancer care center

Published in the Lebanon Daily News, by Chris Sholly

May 29, 2014

Good Samaritan Health System, along with Gov. Tom Corbett, unveiled a plan to build a $13-million, 21,000-square-foot Cancer Care Center Thursday afternoon. The Lebanon hospital received a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant to expand cancer care services, which includes the new building.

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Meadville company benefits from Marcellus Shale boom

Published in the Erie Times-News, by Valerie Myers

May 28, 2014

Ten years ago, a Meadville company took a gamble and bet on the Marcellus Shale.

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ICYMI: How Much Did You Pay for That Primary Win?

"I could self-finance, but if a candidate has to do that he shouldn't be a candidate.”
-Millionaire Secretary Tom Wolf (The Patriot News, January 16, 2008)

--IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--

How Much Did You Pay for That Primary Win?
Spending millions of your own money can get you nominated, but it won't guarantee you a win in November.

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Md. company moving to Washington Township, bringing 39 jobs

Published in the Chambersburg Public Opinion, by Marcus Rauhut

May 28, 2014

A commercial web printing company is moving from Maryland to Washington Township, bringing at least 39 jobs to the area.

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