The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held a public hearing to discuss the public safety issues involved with the scheduled closure of the Sunoco and ConocoPhillips facilities in southeastern Pennsylvania. Chairman Stephen Barrar (R-Delaware) indicated the committee felt it necessary to examine the issue from a public safety standpoint and the main concerns are the hazardous materials currently on the site, the hazardous materials that will remain on the site, the response plan for these facilities, and the effect the closures will have on local and county emergency response organizations. Ed Truitt, Delaware County Director of Emergency Services, stated it is not their desire to precipitate any action which would have an adverse affect on a potential sale but response plans need to be addressed. Look for the full story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon.
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PA ADOPTS FOOD STAMP ASSETS TEST According to an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pennsylvania plans to make the amount of food stamps that people receive contingent on the assets they possess — an unexpected move that bucks national trends and places the commonwealth among a minority of states. Specifically, the Department of Public Welfare said that as of May 1, people under age 60 with more than $2,000 in savings and other assets will no longer be eligible for food stamps. For people over 60, the limit is $3,250. Click here to read the Pittsburgh Post Gazette article. HARRISBURG BANKRUPTCY FILING COST TAXPAYERS $380K SO FAR According to an article in the Patriot News, the fight over Harrisburg’s bankruptcy filing has cost taxpayers $380,000 since the battle began at the end of September. An end to the fees isn’t in sight as City Council appeals two court decisions preventing the debt-strapped city from seeking federal municipal bankruptcy protection. Dauphin County, state representatives and Mayor Linda Thompson’s office said they had to hire outside counsel to fight City Council’s petition, claiming the council’s action was illegal and not in the best interest of Continue reading Eye Opener – January 10, 2012 |
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