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<title>PA Senate Republican Podcast</title>
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<copyright>2007 PA Senate Republican Caucus</copyright>
<itunes:author>PA Senate Republican Communications</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>Weekly podcast program featuring news &amp; updates from the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus.</itunes:summary>
<description>Weekly podcast program featuring news &amp; updates from the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus.</description>
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<title>3/5/10 - Senator Jake Corman (R-34) recaps the 2010 Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearings.</title>
<description>3/5/10 - Senator Jake Corman (R-34) recaps the 2010 Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearings.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-030510.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 3:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>3/2/10 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Terry Mutchler discuss Pennsylvania's Open Records Law.</title>
<description>3/2/10 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Terry Mutchler discuss Pennsylvania's Open Records Law.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-030210.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 9:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>2/12/10 - Senator Jake Corman (R-34) discusses the governor's budget request for the next fiscal year.</title>
<description>2/12/10 - Senator Jake Corman (R-34) discusses the governor's budget request for the next fiscal year.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-021210.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>2/5/10 - State Senator Jake Corman (R-34) discusses state budget issues and the decision not to convene a lame duck session this year.</title>
<description>2/5/10 - State Senator Jake Corman (R-34) discusses state budget issues and the decision not to convene a lame duck session this year.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-020510.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>1/28/10 - Corman Previews Budget Season</title>
<description>1/28/10 - Senator Jake Corman (R-34) discusses the 2010 state budget timeline and Senate Republican opposition to higher taxes.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-012810.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 9:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>1/19/10 - Pileggi Previews 2010 Issues</title>
<description>1/19/10 - Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) discusses Pennsylvania’s finances, restoring faith in state government and improving the Open Records Law.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-011510.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 9:00:00</pubDate>
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<title>1/12/10 - Yaw Addresses School Pension Crisis</title>
<description>1/12/10 - Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) discusses his proposal to hold down school pension costs.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2010/POD-011110.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:30:00</pubDate>
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<title>11/9/09 - Rafferty Talks Transportation</title>
<description>11/9/09 - State Senator John Rafferty (R-44) discusses the challenges he faces as the new chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-110909.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:30:00</pubDate>
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<title>10/26/09 - State Senator Pat Vance (R-31) Discusses Public Health and Welfare Issues</title>
<description>10/26/09 - State Senator Pat Vance (R-31) talks about issues she wants to address as the new chair of the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-102609.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:00</pubDate>
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<title>10/2/09 - State Senator John Eichelberger (R-30) discusses a Senate Local Government Committee public hearing on municipal disputes.</title>
<description>10/2/09 - State Senator John Eichelberger (R-30) discusses a Senate Local Government Committee public hearing on municipal disputes.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-100209.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>8/20/09 - Browne Addresses Municipal Pension Problems</title>
<description>8/20/09 - State Senator Pat Browne (R-16) discusses Senate Finance Committee public hearings on municipal pension issues.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-082009.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>7/30/09 - State Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36) discusses his plan to ensure that future state budgets are passed on time.</title>
<description>7/30/09 - State Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36) discusses his plan to ensure that future state budgets are passed on time.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-073009.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>7/21/09 - Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses Senate passage of an amended budget bill and the role Blue Dog Democrats could play in the process.</title>
<description>7/21/09 - Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses Senate passage of an amended budget bill and the role Blue Dog Democrats could play in the process.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-072109.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>7/15/09 - Argall Recommends KOZ Reforms</title>
<description>7/15/09 - State Senator David Argall (R-29) discusses his efforts to improve the effectiveness of Keystone Opportunity Zones in Pennsylvania.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-071509.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>7/6/09 - Senator David Argall (R-29) discusses Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee approval of his legislation intended to combat neighborhood blight.</title>
<description>7/6/09 - Senator David Argall (R-29) discusses Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee approval of his legislation intended to combat neighborhood blight.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-070609.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>6/26/09 - Senator Jeff Piccola (R-15) discusses his Senate-passed legislation that improves school safety in the Commonwealth.</title>
<description>6/26/09 - Senator Jeff Piccola (R-15) discusses his Senate-passed legislation that improves school safety in the Commonwealth.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-062609.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>6/18/09 - Senator Mary Jo White (R-21) discusses her efforts to ensure that state park services are not reduced.</title>
<description>6/18/09 - Senator Mary Jo White (R-21) discusses her efforts to ensure that state park services are not reduced.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-061809.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>6/5/09 - Senate Republicans Respond to Budget Rhetoric</title>
<description>6/5/09 - Senator Mary Jo White (R-21), Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36) and Senator Ted Erickson (R-26) respond to Rendell Administration press releases on Senate Bill 850.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-060509.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:45:00 </pubDate>
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<title>5/27/09 - Browne Discusses Budget Process Reform Bill</title>
<description>5/27/09 - Senator Pat Browne (R-16) explains how Senate Bill 1 would fundamentally reform Pennsylvania’s budgeting process.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-052709.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 13:05:00 </pubDate>
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<title>5/21/09 - Piccola Previews Higher Education Affordability Hearing</title>
<description>5/21/09 - Senator Jeff Piccola (R-15) discusses his revised legislation on higher education affordability and accountability and an upcoming public hearing on the issue.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-052109.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 10:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>5/14/09 - Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) discusses the federal Real ID Act</title>
<description>5/14/09 - Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) discusses the federal Real ID Act and his legislation to preclude the Commonwealth from having to comply with it.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-051409.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>4/30/09 - Orie Addresses Local Government Bills</title>
<description>4/30/09 - Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses her three-bill package aimed at assisting municipalities by promoting intergovernmental cooperation and expanding low-interest loans.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-043009.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>4/9/09 - State Senator Rob Wonderling (R-24) and State Senator John Gordner (R-27) discuss their efforts to make Pennsylvania a leader in maintaining and attracting young adults.</title>
<description>4/9/09 - State Senator Rob Wonderling (R-24) and State Senator John Gordner (R-27) discuss their efforts to make Pennsylvania a leader in maintaining and attracting young adults.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-040909.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:15:00 </pubDate>
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<title>4/2/09 - Piccola Focuses on Education Spending</title>
<description>4/2/09 - Senator Jeff Piccola (R-15) discusses the Senate Education Committee’s extensive review of each state-funded educational program.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-040209.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 9:41:00 </pubDate>
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<title>3/27/09 - Argall Addresses Neighborhood Revitalization</title>
<description>3/27/09 - State Senator David Argall (R-29) discusses his legislative efforts to defeat blight and create vibrant communities in Pennsylvania.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-032709.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:41:00 </pubDate>
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<title>3/19/09 - State Senator John Eichelberger (R-30), chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee discusses a recent problem-solving public hearing on local government issues.</title>
<description>3/19/09 - State Senator John Eichelberger (R-30), chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee discusses a recent problem-solving public hearing on local government issues.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-031909.mp3</link>
<enclosure url="http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-031909.mp3" length="" type="mpeg"></enclosure>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:41:00 </pubDate>
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<title>2/25/09 - Orie and Pileggi Discuss “Pay-to-Play”</title>
<description>2/25/09 - Senate Majority Whip Jane Orie (R-40) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) discuss Senate Bill 102 and efforts to restore public trust in state government.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-022509.mp3</link>
<enclosure url="http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-022509.mp3" length="" type="mpeg"></enclosure>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:30:00 </pubDate>
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<title>2/20/09 - State Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses her opposition to Graduation Competency Assessments at a Senate Education Committee public hearing.
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<description>2/20/09 - State Senator Jane Orie (R-40) discusses her opposition to Graduation Competency Assessments at a Senate Education Committee public hearing.
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<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-022009.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2/5/09 - Earll Discusses Problem Gambling in Pennsylvania</title>
<description>2/5/09 - Senator Jane Earll (R-49) discusses a recent Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development public hearing on problem gambling in Pennsylvania.</description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-020509.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 18:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>1/21/09 - Senate Republicans discuss a 10-bill package of government reforms.</title>
<description>1/21/09 - Senate Republicans discuss a 10-bill package of government reforms. </description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-012109.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>1/9/09 - Corman Comments on Top 2009 Issues</title>
<description>1/9/09 - Senator Jake Corman (R-34) discusses the budget, health care, transportation infrastructure and the Marcellus Shale natural gas deposit. </description>
<link>http://nova.pasenategop.com/Podcast/2009/POD-010909.mp3</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2009 9:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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