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3 Mar Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Ezra Klein: If US spent on health care what is charged in other countries, there would be no deficit. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/high-health-care-costs-its-all-in-the-pricing/2012/02/28/gIQAtbhimR_story.html
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1 Mar Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Governor Martin O'Malley has signed gay marriage into law, making Maryland the eighth state to legalize gay marriage.
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1 Mar Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Lyme disease existed at least 5,300 years ago. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/iceman-gets-genome-mapped-224308211.html
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1 Mar Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Pennsylvania is one of 13 states that has not yet filed for a wavier from any portion of No Child Left Behind. http://www.governing.com/news/federal/gov-map-26-more-states-apply-for-nclb-waivers.html
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1 Mar Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
It is noted I am certified to be a Traffic Court Judge. I don't expect to hear from anyone on that, though.
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1 Mar Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
First female state legislators: Carrie Clyde Holly, Clara Cressinghman, and Frances Kock, elected in Colorado in 1895 http://coloradostatesman.com/kopel/colorado-women-first-reach-statehouse
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28 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Would you take candy from a baby? Your income level may indicate if you will: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/study-rich-more-likely-to-take-candy-from-babies/2011/08/25/gIQAXE0beR_blog.html?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost&tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost
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27 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
@RepBryanCutler @RepPashinski Congratulations on being named to the eHealth Collaborative Advisory Committee.
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27 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
@RepBryanCutler @RepPashinski You may wish to consider Cohen HB 223 and HB 238 to insure telemedicine. Telehealth has a major role to play.
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27 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Six state governments receive over 10% of their revenues from severance taxes. http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/energyhome/oil-and-gas-severance-taxes.aspx
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27 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Alexander Twilight was the first African American state legislator, serving in Virginia in 1836, according to NCSL.
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27 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News to have "shared content".
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27 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
% Black legislators (2009): MD 23%, NY 16%, OH 14%, NJ 13%, DE 8%, PA 8%, WV 2% http://www.ncsl.org/legislatures-elections/legisdata/african-american-legislators-1992-to-2009.aspx
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23 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
The Secret Service receives about 100 complaints daily from victims of (419) (i.e. "Nigerian") email scams.
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23 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
New York state court decides that a local government may ban fracking. http://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-court-affirms-towns-powers-to-ban-fracking#
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23 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
The first legislative quorum was set in Massachusetts in 1629. http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2012/02/disappearing-and-bolting-quorums.html
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23 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
The last time legislators bolted to prevent a quorum: In Indiana was this year, in Penna., was in 1787. http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2012/02/disappearing-and-bolting-quorums.html
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23 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
The largest legislative quorum ever was set in our nation, was at 2/3 of members, set in Penna. in 1689. http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2012/02/disappearing-and-bolting-quorums.html
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22 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
How do Google glasses fit into distracted driving laws? http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/transport/spotlight-distracted-driving.aspx
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18 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
There are 18,000 health insurance billing codes. W61.01 is "bitten by a parrot": http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/parrot-injuries-and-other-tales-from-the-annals-of-medical-billing/2012/02/17/gIQAHUa0JR_blog.html?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost
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17 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Cohen HB 486 would rename DPW as Human Services Dept. It is time department names reflect what they do.
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17 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Indiana media covers proposals for a Department of Deferred Maintenance:http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/0e509595237f411eb66ba18d8b99d36d/PA-XGR--Transportation-Funding/
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17 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
#IfWeedWereLegal is trending in Harrisburg? Is there a sudden outpouring of support for HB 1653?
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15 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Republican Herald coverage of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander speech: http://republicanherald.com/news/pennsylvania-s-secretary-of-public-welfare-urges-reforms-1.1271996?localLinksEnabled=false&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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3 Feb PA Independent ‏ @PAindependent
On possibility of moving the primary date, Pileggi says "it's certainly a possibility."
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg could not meet bond payments during Harold Doutrich Administration. Doutrich was defeated for reelection by Steve Reed.
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg will someday die unless it may either annex its suburbs or tax the exempt properties, according to Mayor Nolan Ziegler in 1957.
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Penna. state government used to commit to pay half of local school costs from 1945 to 1980.
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
According to Paul Beers book, there were 98 African Americans employed in Penna. state government in 1958.
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Penna. joins 33 states in recalling Columbia Valley, GFS, Glenview Farms, Papetti's, Silverbrrok, & Wholesome Farm eggs. Not #egggate
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Pa. Supreme Court states redistricting plan divided too many political subdivisions. Matters on primary were not before it & are legislative
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Open democracy in China, one town at a time . May it spread quickly:http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/wukan-tiny-village-in-china-that-staged-open-rebellion-gets-the-right-to-vote/2012/02/02/gIQAMoHClQ_blog.html?wprss=rss_linkset&tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
It seems impossible to call the Revenue Department. Put on hold and no one answers.
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3 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Labor laws supposed to be liberally construed towards employee. Note Labor & Industry Department playing by book, to benefit employers.
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Republican leader used to vote multiple ballots in ballot box. Machine voting eliminated this.
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
As 7th Ward Committeeman in 1980s, glad to report voting process vastly improved by then.
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Only Black precinct in nation Goldwater carried: Harrisburg 7th, by 378-Johnnson 303. Precint Republican leader later indicted 4 vote fraud
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Addition of PA. shale production has driven down prices from over $12 per million BTUs to under $3 per milliton BTUs. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/the-game-changing-effect-of-shale-gas/2012/02/01/gIQAuHGGiQ_graphic.html?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg incinerator meant to be regional operating at 85% capacity. Suburbs still chose distant landfills. For decades operated at 60%.
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
All states have ignition interlock laws. 17 states impose on first time DUI offenders. Data show rearrests decreases. http://ecom.ncsl.org/webimages/legisbriefs/February2012/2007.pdf
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2 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Some states are finding integrating behavioral health needs saves money. http://ecom.ncsl.org/webimages/legisbriefs/February2012/2006.pdf
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1 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
I look forward to reading about Egg-gate in tomorrow's Philadelphia Inquirer. #egg-gate
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1 Feb Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
"Rabbit rabbit." A tradition of first words on what to say on the first of the month. Related, play "Bunny Bunny" is excellent and funny.
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31 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Received a request for all state laws on witchcraft. Just a normal day in Harrisburg.
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31 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
As a former Freshman Advisor at DuBois House, glad to see creation of DuBois Honorary Emeritus Sociology and African Studies Professorship.
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31 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Residential desegregation is happening, if slowly, and segregation still exists. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/Segregation-Curtailed-in-US-Cities-Study-Finds.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print
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31 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Governor Christie supports mandatory treatment of nonviolent drug offenders: http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20120131_Inquirer_Editorial__Compassionate_approach_to_fighting_drugs_in_N_J_.html
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
The last time the State Senator representing Harrisburg lived in Harrisburg was in 1964.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Contest: First person to find 8th Street in Harrisburg wins. Hint: There is no such street.Yes, we can count in Hbg. It is now is rail line.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
“The Pennsylvania Railroad having no most business in this chamber, we stand adjourned.” How State Senate session was once adjourned.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg used to produce over 40 million cigars annually.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
William Howard Daywas the first African American Pa state employee in 1872 & first African American School Board President in Northern state
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg had a zoo from 1927 to 1945. A young Newt Gingrich wrote asking to bring a zoo back to Harrisburg.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Penna. Capitol is 23 times larger than the burned one it replaced.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg population in 1900: 10,000. In 1910: 50,000. In 1920: 75,000. Today, about 49,000.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Simon Snyder, Penna Governor 1808-1817, had no office. He kept all state business in his pocket.
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30 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Harrisburg paid $20,000 for Governor's Mansion to keep Capitol in Hbg. If Capitol leaves Harrisburg, Harrisburg is be repaid the $20,000.
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27 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Too many face the paradox of hunger and obesity due to lack of access to healthy foods, stress, & scarce maternal food. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/01/27/hunger-obesity/
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27 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Health tip: Do not eat a magnet. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/popular-magnets-pose-risk-if-swallowed/2012/01/25/gIQA3EwgVQ_story.html
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27 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Implementing a Food Stamps mean tests INCREASES the state's administratve costs of operating this Fed program.
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27 Jan Leon Czikowsky ‏ @LeonCzikowsky
Sens. Kitchen & Hughes, Rep. Cohen, Rep. Brady blast food stamp means test. Discourage savings; people remain poor. http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/flexicontent/item/33200-36000-pennsylvanians-could-lose-food-stamp-benefits-/
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