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Chamber comes to aid of Bucks Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick

By Scott Kraus — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:59:00 EST

Bucks County Republican Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick got a boost this week from one of his core supporters: The business community.

Bob Casey pushes back on White House contraceptive rule

By Colby Itkowitz — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:23:00 EST

As Republicans in Congress pledged Wednesday to pass legislation blocking the White House's rule that all health-insurance -- including those offered by Catholic employers -- cover birth control, Democrat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey called on the president to reverse the rule and Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta took to the House floor to condemn it.

Santorum success brings on the cash

By Colby Itkowitz — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:10:00 EST

Rick Santorum's stunning trifecta victory Tuesday night has resulted in an infusion of donations to his shoestring campaign, earning him a quarter of a millions dollars overnight.

Fitzpatrick opponent gets EMILY's List backing in Bucks

By Scott Kraus — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:58:00 EST

Kathy Boockvar, the Democrat challenging 8th District Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, a Republican, has landed the support of EMILY’s List.

Rep. Dent among top lawmakers in staff retention

By Colby Itkowitz — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:16:00 EST

It appears Charlie Dent 's staff is a loyal bunch.

Santorum's last stand?

By Colby Itkowitz — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:21:00 EST

The buzz in presidential politics is all about Rick Santorum and his expected strong showing in the three states voting in the Republican primary today, which could at the least give Santorum reason to keep holding on to his White House dreams.

Santorum camp boasts Romney attacks

By Colby Itkowitz — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:53:00 EST

Rick Santorum is wearing attacks from Mitt Romney as a badge of honor.

This week in Washington

By Colby Itkowitz — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:20:00 EST

With presidential politics slowing a bit until March's Super Tuesday and Congress back in full "work" mode, it's high time to bring back the Monday "This Week in Washington" feature.

Santorum Tebowing

By Colby Itkowitz — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:52:00 EST

Early Friday, Rick Santorum's Iowa campaign manager, Cody Brown, posted to his Tumblr blog this picture of his candidate "Tebowing" with supporters in Colorado. It so happens that's home to the Denver Broncos. And Tim Tebow is their quarterback.

Rep. Dent target of Occupy protest in Utah

By Colby Itkowitz — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:19:00 EST

Lehigh Valley's U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent is getting some attention across the country this weekend, where an Occupy group and an anti-capitalism student group will protest his Enemy Expatriation Act at a courthouse in Utah.