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			<title><![CDATA[Local Servicemen Honored in Bridge Dedication, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=17380]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARBORCREEK – A pair of Erie County bridges are now dedicated in memory of Senior Airman Bryan Bell and Cpl. Jarrid L. King, local servicemen who each lost his life while in service to his country, according to state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek). The private dedication took place Thursday for family and friends of the two Harborcreek natives.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 17:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applications, Free Assistance Available for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=17248]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for tax year 2012 are now available.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[‘Honoring Our Veterans’ License Plates Now Available, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=16654]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians can demonstrate their support for the state’s servicemen and women with an “Honoring Our Veterans” license plate now available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Only a Proposal]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=16592]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Each year, the governor of Pennsylvania begins the process of crafting a spending plan for the coming fiscal year by delivering a budget address to the General Assembly. No matter what party affiliation the governor holds, one thing remains the same – his address is merely a proposal to essentially begin a “conversation” about the best way to distribute revenue.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Small Games of Chance Reporting Deadline Extended, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=16036]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The deadline for nonprofit organizations and charities to submit annual and semi-annual reports as part of the updated Small Games of Chance Act is extended for a year, Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[LIHEAP Crisis Grants Available, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15999]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG - The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now offering crisis grants to provide emergency home heating support to Pennsylvanians who are struggling to heat their home this winter, according to state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Relocate District Office]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15702]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Beginning Monday, Dec. 3, state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Corry) will be opening a new district office to serve residents of the 4th Legislative District.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rules of the Road]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15657]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Erie County was fortunate to have an ever-so-slight brush with Hurricane Sandy; however, the mere thought of the storm gave us an early “taste’ of the type of weather that is just around the corner in our part of the state. With that in mind, here is a reminder about three Pennsylvania laws which come into play in bad weather we will no doubt experience in the coming months:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bringing Jobs to Pennsylvania]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15546]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s economy will get back on track when its job picture improves. With that in mind, I recently cast a vote to support legislation I feel will help move us in the direction of prosperity.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Helping Our Local Service Organizations]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15250]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our local non-profit civic and service groups are capable of doing great things with regard to community support. But these organizations cannot truly fulfill their missions without sufficient financial resources. To enhance their fundraising ability, the General Assembly has enacted changes to the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, which was last updated in 1988.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Outreach Events in September]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15125]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is inviting residents of the 4th Legislative District to a series of outreach events to be held in September. These include two Senior Expos, which will take place on the following dates:  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:37:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Older Wiser Events for Seniors]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14956]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is hosting a series of Older Wiser seminars for senior citizens during the month of August. His office will again be teaming with local attorneys to sponsor the events throughout the district. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pro-Jobs Legislation Equals A Better Pennsylvania]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14911]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many economists believe there is no such thing as a jobless recovery. I agree with that statement, which is why I believe recent legislation passed by the General Assembly marks some of the first steps in turning around Pennsylvania’s economy.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Backs Jobs Bill]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14475]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is co-sponsoring legislation which would create the Keystone Works Program, an initiative that would match unemployed individuals with interested businesses seeking to hire for open positions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 23:12:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Expanding Opportunities for Wine Enthusiasts]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14369]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, May 9, the House Liquor Control Committee passed House Bill 845, my legislation which would allow for direct shipment of out-of-state wines to the homes of Pennsylvanians.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 23:22:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Direct Wine Shipment Bill Moves to House Floor]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14358]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The House Liquor Control Committee today passed House Bill 845, legislation authored by state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) which would allow for direct shipment of out-of-state wines to the homes of Pennsylvanians.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 23:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rules of the Road]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14106]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Springtime means a number of things, including warmer weather and more time spent out of doors. Many of us enjoy riding our bicycles, and it’s worth noting a new law which is now in effect, and impacts those of us “behind the wheel” as well as those of us “on the wheels.”]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Physicians Assistant Bills Move to Senate Following Overwhelming House Passage]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=13998]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) which would remove unnecessary barriers which complicate the full and efficient use of physician assistants (PAs) is now in the hands of the state Senate following near unanimous passage today by the state House. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Supports Natural Gas Vehicle Legislation]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=13905]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is co-sponsoring legislation which would encourage the use of natural gas vehicles in Pennsylvania. House Bill 2251 was introduced this week at a news conference at the state Capitol.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Texting Bill Becomes Law]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=13812]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Distracted driving legislation that was signed in November by Gov. Tom Corbett is becoming a reality in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 314, which prohibits sending, reading or writing text messages on interactive wireless communication devices for all drivers while operating a vehicle, became law on Thursday, March 8.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:42:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Families Dealing with Autism Eligible for State Grants, Says Sonney ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=13759]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) today announced the availability of mini-grants to support children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and families that include an individual with an ASD.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - October 28, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12808]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[What’s happening in Harrisburg and the 4th Legislative District...
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harrisburg Headline - October 20, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12699]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[What’s happening in Harrisburg and the 4th Legislative District...
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teen Driving Bill Close to Becoming Law]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12652]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Legislation designed to improve highway safety is now a step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the state House concurred on amendments made to House Bill 9 by the state Senate. The bill, authored by state Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), creates primary enforcement of the seat belt law for drivers and passengers under age 18, limits the number of passengers under age 18 who can ride in a vehicle driven by a junior driver (under age 18) and increases the number of hours of practical driving experience required before a minor who holds a learner’s permit can apply for a junior driver’s license.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Changes Town Hall Meeting Schedule]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12616]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARBORCREEK  TOWNSHIP-  Due to scheduling conflicts, state Rep. Curt Sonney 
(R-Harborcreek) is making changes to his proposed schedule of town hall meetings.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - October 6, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12580]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[What’s happening in Harrisburg and the 4th Legislative District...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - September 27, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12475]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Promoting Alternative Energy - I will soon be introducing the Lake Erie Wind Energy Development Act, legislation which would permit lands within Lake Erie to be leased for the development of wind energy systems.  I believe the development of offshore alternative energy resources has significant economic development potential in addition to developing a large scale alternative energy capacity.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Solving Pennsylvania’s Jobs Dilemma]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12422]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is a chicken-and-egg argument – do we have high unemployment because of our sluggish economy or has the economy slowed because of the lack of jobs? What I do know for certain is the House Labor and Industry Committee is not sitting still and waiting for the answer.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Announces Schedule of Town Hall Meetings]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12336]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) will be hosting a series of town hall meetings during the months of September and October.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Senior Expos]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12325]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) will be hosting a pair of senior expos in the coming weeks. Both are free and open to the public.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Older Wiser Events for Seniors]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11941]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is hosting a series of Older Wiser seminars for senior citizens during the months of July and August. His office will again be teaming with local attorneys to sponsor the events throughout the district. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Budget Bill Passes with Support from Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11888]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The state House on Wednesday passed a budget bill for Fiscal Year 2011-12, concurring on amendments to House Bill 1485 and moving it to the desk of Gov. Tom Corbett for his signature. State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) issued the following statement on passage of the bill:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Legislation Would Rename Portion of Bridge, Honor Harbor Creek Veteran]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11744]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The westbound bridge carrying Interstate 90 over Six Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township would be designated the Jarrid L. King Memorial Bridge under House Bill 1355, legislation authored by state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) that passed the House unanimously Wednesday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - June 17, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11712]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The state Senate is still considering House Bill 1485, the budget legislation sent to them three weeks ago.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - June 2, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11595]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[House Bill 382, which would eliminate the need for Pennsylvania residents to re-apply every five years to have their telephone numbers placed on the state’s do-not-call list, has been passed by the state House and sent to the state Senate.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - May 12, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11413]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[During the week of Monday, May 23, the House is expected to vote on our caucus budget proposal that was unveiled this week. House Bill 1485, our response to Gov. Corbett’s proposal, holds the line on spending while restoring funding for education.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - April 27, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11205]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The House Transportation Committee will meet at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, to discuss the following pieces of transportation legislation:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Offers Free Assistance with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11179]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is reminding residents of the 4th Legislative District that assistance with completion of Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms is provided at no cost by members of his staff.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - April 21, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11139]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[House Bill 40, the so-called Castle Doctrine legislation, sits with the state Senate after being passed last week by the House.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Headline Harrisburg - April 13, 2011]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=11094]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lawsuit Abuse – On Monday, we passed House Bill 1, the Fair Share Act. Watch a video here on the reasons I supported this piece of common sense, lawsuit abuse reform legislation that now sits with the state Senate.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Appropriations Hearings Wrap Up on State Budget Proposal]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=10948]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’ve spent three weeks in March participating in more than 90 hours of discussion and debate about Gov. Tom Corbett’s state budget proposal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:22:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Unfortunate Basics of AdultBasic]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=10543]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reviewing the history of Pennsylvania’s AdultBasic program is necessary in order to understand why the program does not have funding to provide coverage to enrollees beyond February 28, 2011.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – October 29, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9887]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Hails Passage of ‘Castle Doctrine’ Self-Defense Measure]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9758]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The state House has approved legislation clarifying a person’s right to immediately defend himself or herself in the face of an intruder carrying a deadly weapon, said Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Honor Vietnam Veterans]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9506]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is planning a ceremony to honor men and women in the 4th Legislative District who served our country during the Vietnam War Era. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Harborcreek Fire Hall, 7275 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Senior Expos]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9507]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) will be hosting a pair of senior expos in the coming weeks. Both are free and open to the public.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – September 2, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9491]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup -- August 27, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9466]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek)
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – August 13, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9411]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – August 6, 2010 ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9391]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill. Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek)

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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Older Wiser Events for Seniors]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9375]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is hosting a series of Older Wiser seminars for senior citizens during the month of August. His office will again be teaming with Northwestern Legal Services to sponsor the events throughout the district.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – July 30, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9356]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - July 23, 2010 ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9330]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - July 16, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9306]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – July 9, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9288]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Issues Opinion on State Budget]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9254]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) issued the following statement on the heels of passage of a state budget for fiscal year 2010-11:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – June 25, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9210]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – June 18, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9176]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9064]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 is being extended from June 30 to December 31, 2010.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – May 21, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8985]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 21:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – May 14, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8961]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek.)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 21:26:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – May 7, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8921]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 18:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – April 30, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8854]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Promotes Pennsylvania’s Tax Amnesty Law Program begins April 26]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8824]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) would like to remind taxpayers who have fallen behind in their taxes that they should participate in Pennsylvania’s Tax Amnesty Program, which will be open for eight weeks, starting Monday, April 26, and running through Friday, June 18.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program Opens April 21, Sonney Says]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8752]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new rebate program designed to help consumers save money and energy by making it more affordable to upgrade a home heating system will open April 21, Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) announced today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - April 16, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8728]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - April 9, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8659]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:49:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Extended Again, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8591]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open until April 16, Rep.  Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) announced today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - March 25, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8534]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup – March 18, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8441]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Hold Town Hall Meetings]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8405]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is inviting residents of the 4th District to attend any in a series of town hall meetings he will be hosting during the months of April and May.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Says Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8394]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trout stocking schedules are now available at the district offices of state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) in preparation for opening day of trout season in April.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - March 12, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8339]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - February 26, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8229]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonny (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Reminds Homeowners to File Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Forms]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8213]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Representative Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is reaching out to all homeowners in Erie County who may not have filed for the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - February 5, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8026]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Veterans to Benefit from Small Business Workshops]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8024]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) would like to make the public aware of workshops being scheduled to assist veterans who own small businesses in Pennsylvania. The events are presented by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services and the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Business Advocates Committee.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Cautions Consumers about Possible Scams Linked to Earthquake Relief in Haiti]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7914]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek), in cooperation with the Office of Attorney General Tom Corbett, is asking all residents to be wary of possible financial scams and questionable charitable pleas tied to the recent earthquake in Haiti.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - January 22, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7850]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Hold Satellite Office Hours]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7817]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) will once again hold satellite office hours at a number of locations around the 4th Legislative District, in addition to his Corry and Harborcreek district offices.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - January 19, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7799]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Introduces Wood-Fired Burner Legislation]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7686]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) has introduced legislation that would prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from implementing regulations on the use of wood-fired furnaces and boilers. The Erie County lawmaker testified Wednesday in Coudersport at a Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board hearing on the matter.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applications Available for PennDOT Summer Employment, Says Sonney]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=6892]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is now accepting applications for 2010 summer employment for students and a limited number of non-students, says Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - January 8, 2010]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=6350]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Budget Affects Local Businesses]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7241]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Raising taxes in the middle of a recession is a bad policy that can endanger an economic recovery.  Unfortunately, this year’s   state budget included some tax hikes that will directly impact local employers and their ability to spur economic growth. As a result, I could not in good conscience vote in favor of this spending plan.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - December 18, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=3586]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - December 11, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2010]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - December 4, 2009]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - November 6, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=12]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill 
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek)
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - October 30, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=13]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek)

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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Senior Expo in Corry on Friday]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=14]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Flu shots available in addition to information about products and services for older Pennsylvanians
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Senior Expo in Harborcreek]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Flu shots available in addition to information about products and services for older Pennsylvanians
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - September 25, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=16]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek)
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - September 18, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=640]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - September 4, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=639]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - August 28, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=638]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - August 21, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=637]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill 
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - August 14, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=636]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Older and Wiser' Programs for Senior Citizens]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=635]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[During the next two weeks, Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) will host three “Older and Wiser” programs throughout the 4th Legislative District to provide professional legal guidance to senior citizens, their families and caregivers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney Helps to Unveil Tax-Free House Republican Budget Plan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=634]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek), alongside other House Republicans, today joined their caucus leaders to unveil their tax-free, balanced budget plan at a news conference in Harrisburg.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - July 2, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=632]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill 
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup: June 19, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=631]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-4).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - May 22, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=630]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-4).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - May 4, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=629]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-4). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - 4-24-09]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=628]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill 
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-4). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - 4-20-09]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=627]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill 
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-4). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Financial Literacy Program on April 9th]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=626]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[At 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, Rep. Curt Sonney and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) will host a free financial literacy program called “Money and Life” at Harborcreek High School.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Capitol Roundup - March 27, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=625]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A weekly summary of important events on Capitol Hill 
Provided by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonney to Host Union City Town Hall Meeting About Water]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=624]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[After receiving a form letter with information about water contamination, many Union City residents began calling Rep. Curt Sonney’s (R-Harborcreek) district office with questions. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, Sonney plans to hold a town hall meeting with officials from the Erie County Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to provide some answers.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Q & A Column - March 6, 2009]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.repsonney.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=623]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[QUESTION:  My spouse and I want to make a few improvements to our home in order to save on our energy expenses. Are there any state programs that could make these improvements more affordable for us? ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Q & A Column - March 2, 2009]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[QUESTION:  Does the state provide any assistance for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Q & A Column - February 23, 2009]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[QUESTION:  I’m looking forward to trout season this year. When are trout stocking schedules published?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Q & A Column - January 30, 2009]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[QUESTION:  I am a small business owner and think that now is a great time to invest in my business and cut some of my costs in the process. We’re looking to reduce our energy consumption. Are there any state programs that can help?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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