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6 hope to finish Murtha's term -Four Democrats and two Republicans will be seeking their party's respective nominations on the May 18 ballot for the 12th Congressional District seat left open last month by the death of U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, according to unofficial candidate lists from the Pennsylvania Department of State. Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://www.heraldstandard.com/index.php?id=1220&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2010&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=03&tx_ttnews%5Bday%5D=10&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=1631&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=523200&cHash=4f7983a014e4cd6d3223bbcf1ef30954

Hafer withdraws from race for Murtha seat -A day after filing nomination petitions in a quest to succeed the late Rep. John Murtha , former state Treasurer Barbara Hafer announced this morning that she is withdrawing from the primary race. Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20100310_Hafer_withdraws_from_race_for_Murtha_seat.html

Urban Maglev president hopes Pa. senators back California project -The Maglev demonstration project proposed for California Borough lost a major supporter with the death of U.S. Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Johnstown, but Urban Maglev president David O'Loughlin is hoping to get equally strong support from the state's senatorial delegation. Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://www.heraldstandard.com/index.php?id=1220&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2010&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=03&tx_ttnews%5Bday%5D=08&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=1631&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=520784&cHash=ae54a7fc11b94d1d3a100ef9214bae27

Hafer backs off Critz challenge -Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Barbara Hafer announced Wednesday she's pulling out of the May 18 Democratic primary for the late Rep. John Murtha's vacant House seat. Hafer previously lost the Democratic nomination for a special election to fill the seat, but insisted she would challenge the victor, Mark Critz, for the regularly scheduled general election nod. Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34199.html

2nd UPDATE:House Lawmakers Ban Earmarks For Profit-Earning Cos -2nd UPDATE:House Lawmakers Ban Earmarks For Profit-Earning Cos Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://feeds.foxbusiness.com/~r/foxbusiness/latest/~3/EmtMi163pT8/

UPDATE:US House Bans Earmarks For Profit-Earning Entities -UPDATE:US House Bans Earmarks For Profit-Earning Entities Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://feeds.foxbusiness.com/~r/foxbusiness/latest/~3/qGm7fYQMgnA/

York County candidates submit petitions for state offices -The election season is shaping up to be an eventful one. Political junkies, rejoice. If Pennsylvania's race for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat isn't enough for you, there's going to be plenty of action here in York County. Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://www.ydr.com/ci_14642676?source=most_emailed

Rep. Metcalfe to run for lieutenant governor -State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler County, is joining the already crowded field of candidates for the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor. Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10069/1041483-178.stm?cmpid=elections.xml

Petitions yield another U.S. Senate candidate -HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A third Democratic aspirant for U.S. Senate and at least nine Republicans who want to be lieutenant governor were revealed Tuesday as the deadline for candidates to qualify for Pennsylvania's primary ballot unleashed an torrent of last-minute petitions. Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://www.indianagazette.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97919e99bee151704179.txt

York County candidates submit petitions for state offices -At Tuesday's deadline for state and federal candidates from the two major parties to file their nominating petitions, there was plenty of action in York County. Date: 2010/03/10
Source: http://www.ydr.com/ci_14642676?source=rss