Tom Corbett
From optimism to despair: Romney central goes silent
Nov 07, 2012 00:58 EST
Dogged optimism rapidly gave way to somber resignation among supporters at Mitt Romney's election watch event Tuesday as it became clear that his long campaign was heading for a dead end.
Romney resumes campaign, no plan yet to see storm damage
Oct 31, 2012 16:53 EDT
Mitt Romney jumpstarted his White House campaign Wednesday after a pause for deadly storm Sandy, but an aide said the Republican had no plans yet to see storm damage or victims ahead of next week's election.
No plans yet for Romney to tour storm damage: aide
Oct 31, 2012 14:13 EDT
Mitt Romney had no plans as of Wednesday to visit communities or victims battered by superstorm Sandy, said an aide, who also declined to comment on President Barack Obama's handling of the crisis.
Top Republicans in Congress finally back Romney
Apr 17, 2012 18:29 EDT
They didn't come with a flourish or in a much-plugged TV appearance, but endorsements by the top two Republicans in the US Congress finally arrived Tuesday for Mitt Romney, the party's all-but-certain nominee.
Pennsylvania university heads paint bleak tuition outlook
Feb 22, 2012 12:40 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The heads of Pennsylvania's four largest universities pleaded with lawmakers on Wednesday to ignore Governor Tom Corbett's proposal to cut state subsidies on higher education by 30 percent.
Penn State mourners look to life after Joe Paterno
Jan 22, 2012 10:24 EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Students brought flowers, even shaved initials in their hair, while flags flew at half-staff and lawmakers called for a moment of silence.
Penn State mourns longtime coach Joe Paterno
Jan 22, 2012 10:24 EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Penn State students and supporters laid flowers and lit candles on Monday as they mourned the death of Joe Paterno, who won more games than any other U.S. major college football coach but saw his legacy tarnished by a child sexual abuse scandal at the school.
Harrisburg city council overrides mayor's budget veto
Jan 12, 2012 23:27 EST
HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - The city council of the Pennsylvania state capital city of Harrisburg voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to override Mayor Linda Thompson's veto of a proposed $53.4 million budget.
Pennsylvania predicting $500 million deficit, no tax increase
Dec 20, 2011 20:08 EST
HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - As Pennsylvania slogs its way through a bad economy, officials predicted on Tuesday that the commonwealth would end its fiscal year next June with at least $500 million in debt.
Harrisburg, Pa. receiver converting worried critics
Dec 20, 2011 00:26 EST
HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - If knee-jerk reactions could be taxed, Pennsylvania's capital city could be closer to escaping its $315 million financial hole.
Pennsylvania last state to tighten unemployment rule
Dec 15, 2011 17:04 EST
SHOHOLA, Pa (Reuters) - Cash-strapped Pennsylvania next month becomes the last state in the nation to require proof of active job seeking from anyone filing for unemployment benefits.
Pennsylvania last state to tighten unemployment rule
Dec 15, 2011 17:03 EST
SHOHOLA, Pa (Reuters) - Cash-strapped Pennsylvania next month becomes the last state in the nation to require proof of active job seeking from anyone filing for unemployment benefits.
Pennsylvania court approves Harrisburg receiver
Dec 02, 2011 15:22 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Friday approved the appointment of David Unkovic as the receiver for the city of Harrisburg, the state's debt-laden capital, even though Unkovic has had ties to some of the city's largest creditors.
Pennsylvania court approves Harrisburg receiver
Dec 02, 2011 15:02 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Friday approved the appointment of David Unkovic as the receiver for the city of Harrisburg, the state's debt-laden capital, even though Unkovic has had ties to some of the city's largest creditors.
Judge dismisses Harrisburg, PA, bankruptcy filing
Nov 23, 2011 17:57 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania is poised to take over its struggling capital of Harrisburg after a federal judge said the city cannot file for bankruptcy to get out of its $300 million outstanding debt.
Judge dismisses Harrisburg, PA, bankruptcy filing
Nov 23, 2011 17:11 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania is poised to take over its struggling capital of Harrisburg after a federal judge said the city cannot file for bankruptcy to get out of its $300 million outstanding debt.
Judge dismisses Harrisburg, PA, bankruptcy filing
Nov 23, 2011 17:11 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania is poised to take over its struggling capital of Harrisburg after a federal judge said the city cannot file for bankruptcy to get out of its $300 million outstanding debt.
Judge dismisses Harrisburg, PA, bankruptcy filing
Nov 23, 2011 16:10 EST
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A federal judge said on Wednesday that Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cannot file for bankruptcy to get out of its $300 million outstanding debt, paving the way for a state takeover of city finances.
Harrisburg mayor proposes small tax hike before hearing
Nov 23, 2011 05:01 EST
HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - On the eve of a federal court proceeding to determine if Pennsylvania's capital city can proceed with bankruptcy to escape $317 million in debt, its mayor proposed a tax increase that would cost property owners another $100 a year next year.
Key Delaware River natural gas drilling vote postponed
Nov 18, 2011 17:01 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A key vote to lift a ban on drilling for natural gas in the Delaware River Basin has been postponed, prompting claims of victory from environmentalists concerned about water contamination.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Tom Corbett | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 18, 2005[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Pappert |
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| In office October 3, 1995[2] – January 22, 1997[3] | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Preate |
| Succeeded by | Mike Fisher |
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| Born | 1949 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Manbeck Corbett |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's University Law School Lebanon Valley College |
| Profession | Captain in Pennsylvania National Guard, Lawyer |
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