“Loan to help libraries buy computers” – a farce!

“Loan to help libraries buy computers” – a farce!

From the INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL NEW ERA: “Lancaster County’s public libraries expect to spend about $150,000 this year to replace aging public-access computers. “The Library System of Lancaster County board on Wednesday voted unanimously to assist the county’s member libraries with the purchase with a two-part program.

Dauphin County Commissioner suggests ending human services programs in face of looming state funding cuts

Dauphin County Commissioner suggests ending human services programs in face of looming state funding cuts

From the HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS: Frustration over deep state funding cuts proposed for the county’s human services system is prompting Dauphin County Commission Chairman Jeff Haste to talk about a revolt.

Billionaire venture capitalist says only middle class creates jobs

Billionaire venture capitalist says only middle class creates jobs

It is astounding how significantly one idea can shape a society and its policies. Consider this one. If taxes on the rich go up, job creation will go down. This idea is an article of faith for republicans and seldom challenged by democrats and has shaped much of today’s economic landscape.

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"....I have never made it a consideration whether the subject was popular or unpopular, but whether it was right or wrong; for that which is right will become popular, and that which is wrong, though by mistake it may obtain the cry or fashion of the day, will soon lose the power of delusion, and sink into disesteem." Thomas Paine, Common Sense, on "Financing the War", March 5, 1782

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Sunday News: “LGH surplus down, but healthy at $63.2 million”

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