Bipartisan House backing for Corbett probe bill evaporates

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW:   The bipartisan support touted by Democrats calling for a federal investigation of former attorney general and now-Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky probe no longer exists.

Three GOP House members were initially listed on the resolution, but two lawmakers said their names didn’t belong there and a third said he’s having his name removed.

House Democrats spokesman Bill Patton said the list of sponsors isn’t the litmus test on bipartisanship.

“Put this resolution to a vote and I suspect there will be wide bipartisan support. A more salient question is why did those who originally co-sponsored the resolution change their minds?” he said.

Democrats have threatened to hold up business in the House until the Republican majority calls up the resolution…  (more)

EDITOR:  Republicans don’t want to go on the record for or against investigation of Corbett, so they will try to block the resolution ever coming to a vote.

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