Bird’s-Eye View

Cup of newsroom brew at my side. Could use some Spenda Flavor packets. Ever had the cinnamon? Delish! 
Have the city elections on my mind.
 
We’re going to learn tonight of at least one Republican who’s taking a shot at Lancaster City Council, which if true at least makes for a race. Whether it’s a competitive race is […]

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Setting the stage for tomorrow’s article: 
Without much fanfare or outrage, Dec. 1 brought state lawmakers a pay raise. The bump was modest - only 2.8 percent compared to the minimum 16 percent they voted themselves in 2005 - and there were a few jabs by editorial writers and government reformers about it. Their outrage certainly didn’t […]

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 If you’re wondering why this whole brouhaha over state lawmaker pay hikes is such a big deal, I can tell you you’re not alone. But it does have long-range consequences.
House Democratic leaders said Wednesday they’re going to pay back their scheduled salary hikes (known as a cost of living adjustment or COLA), foregoing about $2,000 a […]

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State Rep. Mike Sturla is now a part of the Democratic leadership in the state House, which means the 9-term lawmaker will have a prominent role in shaping Democratic policy for the next two years.
Sturla was elected Tuesday during a secret-ballot, closed-door session to serve as the Democratic policy committee chairman, making Sturla the eight […]

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Just received word current Minority Republican Leader Sam Smith beat back a challenge by colleague and former House Speaker John Perzel to retain his leadership post. I’m not surprised especially given the allegations that Perzel may have hired an outside consultant to do opposition research against members of his own caucus; Perzel has denied this. Smith […]

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11:47 a.m. No calls for Clinton to drop out of the race. No question about Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Obama told the crowd he believes the Democrats will unite no matter who’s the nominee because, apparently, Clinton is a better alternative than McCain, according to Obama.
Obama’s out after an hour and 20 minutes. I’m out, too. Obama’s […]

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