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THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER THE STATE BUDGET IS PASSED. FIND OUT WHEN AND WHERE BY RETURNING TO THIS WEB SITE AT THAT TIME.
FREE OPEN HEALTH CARE REFORM MEETING SLATED FOR MONDAY
State Rep. Eugene DePasquale, D-York, announced that he will host a special town hall meeting to discuss health care reform and affordability at 7 p.m. Monday, July 13. at the York JCC, 2000 Hollywood Drive, York. Co-hosting the meeting will be fellow state Rep. Josh Shapiro, D-Montgomery, as well as a representative from President Obama's White House Health Care Reform Task Force.
"I'm excited for this opportunity to gain insight from the York community to take back to the White House for implementation into a new health care policy," DePasquale said. "I urge residents to make time to participate and have their voices heard."
DePasquale said that residents with questions may contact his constituent service office at 848-9595.

Toy recall bill passes the House

depasqualeEugene DePasquale has announced that his legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania's consumer protection laws by targeting unsafe toys and other children's products unanimously passed the state House today (Wednesday, June 19). "This is common-sense legislation that aims to protect Pennsylvania's children," Rep. DePasquale said. "If a recalled toy is on the store shelf we need to get it off – period. Parents should not fear that items they buy for their children could be unsafe." www.pahouse.com/PR/095062309.asp

House Bill 1431 would make it a crime in Pennsylvania to knowingly sell recalled children's products and would give the state attorney general and local district attorneys the authority to prosecute such offenses. The bill now moves to the state Senate for consideration.

the 50 state strategy starts in York County
How Democrats Will Continue to Win
The National Goal is to have active, effective teams organized in every precinct in the country armed with the best methods for optimizing volunteers to win elections. Every single precinct will have an effective organization trained to win votes.  York County is an action part of this National Goal.

York County Dems are recruiting for the Home Team!
The York County Democratic Party has 10 Regions with 159 precincts. Our goal is to fill every precinct with one Committee Man AND one Committee Woman.
   Precinct Committee People are the grassroots power in York County. They organize “boots on the ground” volunteers who understand the needs of their neighborhoods.   Effective Committee People help win elections and promote Democratic values at the local, state and national levels.
   Learn more about becoming a Committee Person or volunteering for your precinct's team. Training is provided.

Be a part of the Change sweeping America. Bring about real change in your own community. The Democratic Party of York County can provide information and the tools to help you help your candidate to win his/her primary and get elected.  Winning November’s election begins with helping your candidate win the primary. Please call 717.812.1200 for more information about helping with local campaigns.
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All it takes is a commitment of a few hours a month.
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STATE DEM NEWS
Harsh cuts have consequences  

It’s easy to craft a state budget in good times. These days it’s much harder, but that doesn’t mean the state budget shouldn’t reflect our core values – that investments in education and economic development are needed to create jobs as we strive to get through this recession.   
Senate Republicans took the opposite approachby passing a budget that can only be described as "extremely mean" to all Pennsylvanians. You can view the exceedingly harsh cuts to vital state programs here.  
The Republican budget not only ignores the basic needs of vulnerable Pennsylvanians, it cuts state investments so drastically in so many areas – including education, economic development and agriculture – that it effectively guarantees your local property taxes will go up.   
House Democrats will not take a hatchet to resources Pennsylvanians rely upon. Only by making strategic investments in our children, our health-care system, our workforce and our infrastructure, along with strategic cuts to spending, will we be able to restore Pennsylvania's economic health and vitality. We'll keep you updated as budget negotiations progress.  
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DePasquale: BUDGET FORUM RECAP
Below is a summary of Rep. Eugene DePasquale's forum to discuss the economy, federal stimulus and the state budget. Rep. DePasquale welcomes you to share any questions or concerns or thoughts on the coming budget. You can also take his economy survey.

"York residents are very much aware of the financial difficulties we are in. You want legislators to confront those challenges now and not punt them to the future. We should make every effort to streamline government and hold down taxes, but be forceful on energy efficiency."

Forum attendees stressed they do not want a tax increase. However, if one is needed, a severance fee on Marcellus Shale was the highest rated of all the options. Property tax reform remains a top priority. View the state budget presentation given by House Appropriations Committee Executive Director Miriam Fox. For more information about this or any other state-related matter, please contact Rep. DePasquale.

Health PAct unveiled: a package of bills focusing on providing and enhancing access to basic care. It addresses the financial barriers many families and small businesses face and contains initiatives House Democrats have fought for while addressing immediate concerns resulting from a national economic recession and mounting unemployment. 

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program
STATE REP. EUGENE DEPASQUALE TO HELP WITH ENERGY COSTS :

 

 
 

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The Democratic Party of York County is committed to bringing the fresh ideas, energy and hard work needed to make York County a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy the equal rights promised by our nation's Constitution. Through Democratic ideals we can build our economy, make health care affordable, retirement secure, government honest and clean up the environment. We invite you to join the new Democratic Party of York County and to share your ideas for how to move our government and our party forward.

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