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  List of Governors of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The office of Pennsylvania governor was created by the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1790.
Singel acted as Governor until Casey resumed the powers and duties of the office on the evening December 13, 1993.
A number of surnames of governors are used as names of east-west streets in the South Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, the state's largest city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Governor_of_Pennsylvania   (401 words)

  
 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) is one of four states of the United States of America that is called a commonwealth.
Pennsylvania's nickname "The Keystone State" is quite apt, as the state forms a geographic bridge both between the Northeastern states and the Southern states, and between the Atlantic seaboard and the Midwest.
Pennsylvania is bisected diagonally by ridges of the Appalachian Mountain chain from southwest to northeast.
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 Wikinfo | Governor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A governor was originally an official appointed by the English monarch to oversee one of his colonies.
In theory state Governors are appointed by the Queen and act as her representative.
In the United Kingdom's remaining overseas territories the governor is normally a direct appointee of the British Government and plays an active role in governing and lawmaking (though usually with the advice of elected local representatives).
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Governor   (442 words)

  
 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is an area of transition between the southern and northern forests of eastern North America.
Pennsylvania is one of the nation's largest cement producers, and much of its output comes from an area north of Allentown in the Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania has seen the continued decline of its coal, steel, and transportation industries, the disappearance of one in three farms, and the deterioration of urban areas.
autocww.colorado.edu /~blackmon/E64ContentFiles/UnitedStatesGeography/pennsylvania.htm   (14492 words)

  
 Executive Mansion 2
Martin was only the third Governor of Pennsylvania to be elected to the U.S. Senate in the company of William Findlay, in 1821, and William Bigler, in 1855.
It was during Governor James’ administration that Bell, as Secretary of Banking, was given the tremendous responsibility of overseeing the liquidation of closed banks and building and loan associations.
Lieutenant Governor Mark Schweiker assumed the governorship of Pennsylvania on October 5, 2001, upon the resignation in office of Governor Tom Ridge.
www.greencastlemuseum.org /Governors/executive_mansion_2.htm   (4194 words)

  
 305(b) Report - Water Quality Assessment Home, 2002
The governors of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia and the mayor of Washington, DC have agreed to establish 2,010 miles of riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed by the year 2010 and to conserve existing buffers.
Pennsylvania's implementation plan outlines activities needed to restore and conserve riparian buffers through voluntary means and ongoing programs that address streams and riparian lands.
Pennsylvania has not reported on fish consumption use in the past because of the difficulty in determining the number of stream miles assessed by samples collected at a single point.
www.dep.state.pa.us /dep/deputate/watermgt/Wqp/WQStandards/305b-Report.htm   (3926 words)

  
 Governors say war is draining the states
The New York Times reported that governors held a closed-door meeting Sunday with two top Pentagon officials and voiced their concerns about the effects, both on the troops' families and on the states' ability to deal with natural disasters and crime, amid the largest call-up of the National Guard since World War II.
Governors were faced with a scenario of simultaneous bioterrorist attacks in cities in several unspecified states, then discussed responses through several steps -- from the first credible report, to engaging law enforcement, intelligence and information officials to deployment of stockpiled vaccines.
Governors were particularly interested in how much information they would get from the federal government, and discussion included the state of readiness of bioterror vaccines.
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 ben domenech online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is the thesis of this paper that a change in the constitutional limit on the governor’s nonconsecutive terms would serve to significantly level the political playing field between the Legislative and Executive Branch in the Commonwealth, as well as providing voters the ability to respond to the actions of the powerful Virginia governor.
Governor Gilmore continued the Allen momentum at first, by funding social initiatives and programs (including the Standards Of Learning public school requirements) in an economy that fueled record increases in state spending.
Consider, however, the fact that the governor’s chief advantage in this standoff is not his power as the executive, but that he suffers no risk of rejection by the voters as a result of his actions.
www.bendomenech.com /2002_08_11_archive.html   (8873 words)

  
 2002 Governor's Chairs by State
This is a list of the current Governors' seats, the incumbents occupying them, and the candidacy status of said incumbents.
Lieutenant Governor Scott McCallum assumed the Governor's Chair upon the resignation of Governor Tommy G. Thompson.
Governors of the States of the Union by REGION and subregion
www.thegreenpapers.com /G02/Governor.phtml   (1901 words)

  
 Politics1 - Guide to the Inactive 2004 Democratic Presidential Prospects
We moved Ashe to our "inactive" list because -- by March 2004 -- he had yet to qualify for any primary ballots and did not appear to be attempting to gain ballot access.
California Governor Gray Davis was initially viewed as one of the potentially stronger Democratic hopefuls for 2004 because he comes from vote-rich California and is one of the most successful fundraisers in the party.
We moved Hardy to our "inactive" list because -- by March 2004 -- she had yet to qualify for any primary ballots and did not appear to be attempting to gain ballot access.
www.politics1.com /dems04.htm   (13615 words)

  
 Governors List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Shapp was the Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979 and sought the Democratic
Docking, the son of Governor George Docking, was himself Governor of Kansas from 1967 to 1975.
Kohler was the Republican Governor of wisconsin, 1951-1957.
www.havelshouseofhistory.com /catalog/governors_194785_products.htm   (470 words)

  
 2004 Governor's Chairs by State
This is a list of the current Governors' chairs, the incumbents occupying them, and the candidacy status of said incumbents.
Pennsylvania 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2002, 2006.
Governors' by election 'cycle' -- Governors by Region and Subregion
www.thegreenpapers.com /G04/Governor.phtml   (1856 words)

  
 GuruNet — Content Map
List of governors of national banks of Serbia and Yugoslavia
List of Governors of the British Virgin Islands
List of Governors of the Isle of Man
www.gurunet.com /cm-dsid-2222-letter-1L-first-20151   (54 words)

  
 Former Governors of Oklahoma LIST
Died on December 11, 1993, and is buried at Madill Cemetery in Madill, Oklahoma.
He resigned on January 6, 1963 and was appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert S. Kerr.
State of Oklahoma: Territorial and state governors beginning with first Territorial Governor, George Washington Steele, in 1890.
www.netstate.com /states/government/ok_formergov.htm   (568 words)

  
 Former Governors of Kansas LIST
First native-born governor to serve Kansas, was born in Garnett, Kansas on July 14, 1865.
Kansas State Historical Society: Find a listing of the people who have served as governor during Kansas Territory and statehood by name or by decade.
Kansas State Library: Governors' messages, primarily the messages given to the Legislature at the opening of session (often referred to as the State of the State message).
www.netstate.com /states/government/ks_formergov.htm   (497 words)

  
 Robert W. Munley - Car Accident Lawyers, Auto Collision, Pennsylvania Personal Injury, Attorneys, Motor Vehicle Crash
He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1959 and in 1999 celebrates his fortieth year of practicing law.
He served on the Board of Governors of the American Trial Lawyers Association and is a past President of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers as well as the Lackawanna County Bar Association.
Munley is also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
www.munley.com /rwmunley.html   (783 words)

  
 What's Happening - Notes from EMILY
As the 2006 election year officially begins, EMILY’s List and pro-choice Democratic women are uniquely poised to lead a wave of change in Washington.
According to Martha McKenna, EMILY’s List’s director of campaign services, EMILY’s List is working with twice as many viable pro-choice Democratic women candidates today as at this same point in the 2004 election cycle.
The Republican governor allegedly handed over state funds to a crony who invests in rare coins; millions are unaccounted for and the scandal has mushroomed well beyond its original scope, creating another electorate eager for change.
www.emilyslist.org /happening/newsletter   (1728 words)

  
 Penn State Dickinson School of Law - www.dsl.psu.edu
The Dickinson School of Law was founded by The Honorable John Reed of Cumberland County in 1834, making it the oldest law school in Pennsylvania, the fifth oldest in the nation, and, until July 1, 1997, the oldest of the existing independent law schools.
In addition to serving two terms as state chief executive, Curtin served as minister to Russia under President Grant from 1869 to 1872 and was a member of Congress from 1881 to 1887.
The list includes four governors of Pennsylvania, three United States senators, a governor of Minnesota, a minister to Turkey, the first elected attorney general of Pennsylvania, and countless local legislators, judges, and bar activists.
www.dsl.psu.edu /about/history.cfm   (685 words)

  
 USDOJ: FOIA: Principal FOIA Contacts at Federal Agencies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In some instances (e.g., the Department of Defense), all major agency components are listed individually under the agencies.
In still other instances (e.g., the Department of Labor), no components are listed, as it is the agency's preference that all FOIA contacts be made through its main FOIA office.
All telephone and fax numbers are listed by local area code, which can be dialed in the federal long distance system.
www.usdoj.gov /04foia/foiacontacts.htm   (791 words)

  
 List of Governors of Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Captain Francis West President of the Council Virginia Acting Governor of Virginia November 1626 March 5 1629
I have been managing my mailing list for my bi-monthly newsletter using an Excel Spreadsheet exporting to Word to do all the mail merging to lables and envolopes.
This is much cheaper than the other mailing list guys, and t...
www.freeglossary.com /Governor_of_Virginia   (662 words)

  
 Links and Resources for HomeSchoolers.
Lists the fifty states and information on their locations (latitude and longitude), state birds, colleges and universities, constitutions, state flowers, geographical features, state mottos, national forests and parks, state newspapers, nicknames, non profit organizations, populations, state and federal representatives, state songs.
This curriculum was developed by the Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Fire Department and we are posting it for your use with their generous permission.
The home-ed list is an open forum for discussion of issues related (either directly or tangentially) to homeschooling.
www.ptbrewzer.com /hs/hs_links.html   (14463 words)

  
 The Free Library of Philadelphia - Government Publications Department - Resource Guides
The Pennsylvania Legislators link connects to both the Pennsylvania House and Senate.
This site also has a list of all Pennsylvania Legislative Standing Committees.
Included is a list of each Council Member with mailing address, telephone and email contact information.
www.library.phila.gov /gpd/resgdgpd.htm   (420 words)

  
 Governors State University-EDCP 735
Governors State University EDCP 735 and 732 Instructional Units
The Center for Electronic Studying at the University of Oregon is a research and outreach center focused on the use of technology for improving students' skills and strategies in the areas of reading, writing, and studying.
The center hosts Project INTERSECT (http://intersect.uoregon.edu), a digital library of supported texts, and the Computer-Based Study Strategies web site, which lists professional development materials and instructional modules on the use of computer study tools (http://cbss.uoregon.edu).
www.harvey152.org /~cmeyer/edcp735.htm   (2298 words)

  
 Act 72 could sting Rendell - PittsburghLIVE.com
Rendell wagered political capital on his plan to reduce property taxes with some of the state's take from slot machine gambling.
The need for legislation to transfer gambling revenue to school property taxpayers became a reality this week after 78 percent of the state's school districts rejected such a swap under Act 72.
Every incumbent governor has been re-elected since the adoption of the state Constitution of 1968, which allows governors to run for second four-year terms.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/trib/regional/s_340858.html   (824 words)

  
 All 50 States' and D.C.'s Home Pages and Workers' Compensation Agencies
The N.C. Industrial Commission's list of U.S. workers' compensation agencies is a separate document.
It is updated daily, as we receive new information; and is probably the most complete and up-to-date listing of its type available anywhere.
This list was last updated on 26 January 2006.
www.comp.state.nc.us /ncic/pages/all50.htm   (1478 words)

  
 Costs of Marijuana Prohibition: Economic Analysis
Please also indicate whether you would like to be a media spokesperson in your state for this study.
We, the undersigned, call your attention to the attached report by Professor Jeffrey A. Miron, The Budgetary Implications of Marijuana Prohibition.
At a minimum, this debate will force advocates of current policy to show that prohibition has benefits sufficient to justify the cost to taxpayers, foregone tax revenues, and numerous ancillary consequences that result from marijuana prohibition.
www.prohibitioncosts.org /endorsers.html   (306 words)

  
 Pittsburgh History, Pennsylvania Department, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pittsburgh History, Pennsylvania Department, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
The resources of the Pennsylvania Department are very often interconnected.
Thus, effective research requires that a user of the Pennsylvania Department consider carefully all possbile approaches to a topic.
www.carnegielibrary.org /locations/pennsylvania/history   (209 words)

  
 EMILY's List - Pennsylvania primary offers opportunity
“With 21 electoral votes, Pennsylvania is a critical battleground state in the presidential race,” says Solmonese.
EMILY’s List contacted members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, asking them to help in the last four days of the primary campaign.
EMILY’s List research confirms that women voters are the key to defeating George W. Bush and electing Democrats in 2004.
www.emilyslist.org /happening/newsletter/200405.html   (2062 words)

  
 Oklahoma Territorial and State Governors
Raymond Dancel Gary: first Governor to be born in OK since statehood
Henry Louis Bellmon: first Republican Governor and first Governor ever to be elected to that office, then elected to US Senate, then Governor again.
George Patterson Nigh: youngest elected Lt. Governor, was the 17th Governor for 9 days after Gov. Edmondson resigned, 21st Governor serving 5 days after Gov. Boren resigned, elected 1978 as 22nd Governor and re-elected in 1982.
www.state.ok.us /osfdocs/govs.html   (289 words)

  
 American Universities
A list that includes international universities is maintained by Mike Viron.
--> A list of Canadian universities is maintained by Chris Redmond at Waterloo.
A list of Community Colleges is maintained by the Maricopa Community College District.
www.clas.ufl.edu /au   (461 words)

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