Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 124 (489)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

August 5, 2012

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Children’s Hour

STATE REP. JIM ROEBUCK, Democratic chairman of Penna. House Education Committee, was interviewed by Public Record’s contributing editor Bonnie Squires on her weekly Radnor Studio 21 half-hour cable TV show. Roebuck spoke about his philosophy of education and his concerns about the lack of funding by state for cyber charter schools. Local school districts are hard pressed to come up with funding for cyber charters, which are drawing from publicschool funds. Roebuck also expressed his view that all children can learn. He particularly praised excellence of Automotive Academy in his district, where public high-school students have won national competitions in developing hybrid cars, beating out colleges like MIT. Photo by Bonnie Squires

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Aug. 3- Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., to open second 4th Distric Officed at 5462 Ridge Av., corner of Hermit st. at 12 noon.

Aug. 3- State Rep. Rosita Younblood hosts County Resource Fair at Caanan Baptist Ch., 5430 Pulaski Ave., 11 a.m.2 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Aug. 3- Arthur Green’s 14th Ward Cool Summer Madness Night at New Barber’s Hall, Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m. $10 admission.

Aug. 4- State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Family Fun Day with Keystone Mercy at Vare Rec Ctr., 2600 Morris sSt., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For info Don Cave (215) 492-2980.

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Aug. 4— White Linen Birthday Celebration of Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., at Miss Tootsie’s Restaurant, 1312 South St., VIP reception 6 p.m., general ticketholders 8 p.m. For info Ajeenah Amir (202) 468-6936.

Aug. 4- 2nd annual Hunting Park Family Fun and Fitness Day at Hunting Park Recreation Center, 901 W. Hunting Park Av., from 11 am to 5 pm.

Aug. 10- 11 Two day Give Back Festival hosted by Nice-

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town CDC marking its 10th anniversary, 4300 Germantown Ave. Aug. 12Sid Booker’s pool party (by invitation only) from 2 to 7 pm at 1912 Cobden Rd., Laverock, Pa., 2-7 p.m.

Kicking off massive voter-ID drive with State Sens. Shirley Kitchen and LeAnna Washington, Congressman Chaka Fattah, Council President Darrell Clarke, Mayor Michael Nutter and several State Representatives.

Aug. 15Happy Hour Fundraiser for City Commission Chairwoman Stephanie Singer at Happy Rooster, SWC 16th & Sansom Sts., 5:30-7:30 p.m. $100-$500. Checks made out to Friends of Stephanie Singer, 250 S. 17th St., #701, Phila., PA 19103.

Aug. 16Mt. Airy Night Market will take place on Germantown Avenue from Carpenter Lane to Mt. Airy Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Aug. 17Bobbie Carter Foundation Diabetes Games Night, 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Park Avenue Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Av. Buffet and wine sampling $5. For info call Yanina Carterf at 267-586-2268.

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Toomey: Cut The Ethanol Mandate For Gasoline US Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has asked the US Environmental Protection Agency to temporarily suspend increasing the corn-based ethanol mandate in response to the severe drought sweeping much of the nation’s corn-growing states.

Since 2008, the renewable fuel standard has mandated the use of corn-based ethanol in the United States. These standards require the use of 13.2 billion gallons of that ethanol in 2012 and 13.8 billion gallons in 2013.

In a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, Toomey and six other Senators ask that the EPA not increase the renewable-fuel standard in 2013 and keep it at the 2012 level, in response to the widespread drought.

This renewable-fuel standard is diverting more and more corn from our food supply to be used for fuel. In 2007, 25 percent of domestically-produced corn was used for ethanol, compared to 40% in the most recent crop year. Meanwhile, corn prices have risen steadily for the past decade, from $2 a bushel in 2005 to $8.24 in June.

“Ethanol mandates disproportionately hurt states like Pennsylvania. From our dairy and chicken

farms to our refineries, this ill-advised policy hurts all Americans every day, costing consumers more at the grocery store and damaging our economy.

It’s time for Congress to put an end to ethanol mandates, but until then, the EPA can reduce the mandates to help lower Americans’ food costs,” Toomey said.

Livestock producers and food companies are concerned about the increasing amount of US corn stock that is diverted toward fuel production as it raises the price of animal feed and food products.

The recent drought that has hit many corn-producing states is increasing concerns that corn prices may continue to rise dramatically in the next few months.

“I thank Sen. Toomey for his leadership on this issue. Raw material costs at our facility in Berks Co. have risen 39%, and I can attribute that entire increase to the feed costs of the cattle, which is in turn is directly related to ethanol subsidies and mandates. These policies are putting severe constraints on our ability to expand and hire,” said Sergei Szortyka, president of Quaker Maid Meats in Reading.

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Casey Takes His Campaign To The Airwaves US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) has released his first television commercial for his reelection campaign.

Focus of his first effort is a positive note. In this 30-second spot, Casey talks about how he worked to create American jobs and protect the troops.

“When the Defense Dept. changed the rules to allow foreign-made steel to be used in armor plate, Bob took action. In response, the DOD has now reversed course to ensure this steel is now ‘Made in the USA,” reads a statement put out by Casey’s campaign managers.

Fattah Launches CORE Scholars On College Journey Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-Phila.), architect of the CORE Scholars program that has helped more than 23,000 Philadelphia high-school graduates realize their dreams of attending college, offered an inspirational sendoff this weekend for CORE Scholars and a welcome for entering Temple University students .

The CORE Scholars program was created by the Congressman, a lifelong champion and innovator in education reform and college preparedness for under-served students, in 2003. CORE Scholars typically outperform most of their Philadelphia peers, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, the national recognized authority on student-achievement data.

CORE Scholars provides financial assistance for any Philadelphia graduating high-school senior – public, charter, parochial, private – to enroll at a participating university or college. The program has distributed $28.3 million to about 23,800 Philadelphia graduates.

“When you graduate from college, you will put

yourself on a path to earn more than $1.5 million more over your lifetime,” Fattah said, comparing the audience of about 200 students in Temple’s Ritter Hall to those without a college degree.

“Much more important is how much you are going to give back. What you’re doing is not just for yourself, it important for our country.”

According to the National Student Clearinghouse’s independent assessment, Philadelphia’s college-degree attainment rate over the course of 10 years has been a mere 10%. In spite of this, 38% of CORE Scholars graduate in four years, and a full 51% of CORE Scholars graduate from college within six years.

The Clearinghouse report also points out how CORE Scholars provides critical incentive for many students to both finish high school and to move ahead to college. The report says 57% of participants said they were not sure that they would have been able to attend college full-time if it weren’t for their receiving a CORE Scholarship.

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD tion in the CORE Scholars Program. And 90% of them said after becoming a CORE Scholar, they had a strong understanding of what they need to do to succeed in college.

CORE Scholars provides “promise” stipends for Philadelphia high-school graduates enrolling at Temple, Penn, Community College of Philadelphia, Penn State, other Pennsylvania state universities and several private colleges. The program serves predominantly low-income students and families who may have no other means of advancing on to higher education.

“”Be persistent. Be determined. Be the person you know exists inside of you,” Fattah said. “Everyone here will have your own challenges. You have to be bigger than your challenges. Get your own gold medal.”

Following today’s keynote, Fattah will be crossing the country and inspiring another group of students in the Washington State GEAR UP program in Seattle early next week. It’s part of a trip that mostly focuses on visits to NASA’’ Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California and entrepreneurs who have received NASA contracts for private ventures in space.

Youngblood, Kitchen Cohost Voter-ID Publicity State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood (D-Northwest) and State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-N. Phila.) cohosted a voter-ID press conference at noon at Center in the Park in Germantown.

Youngblood and Kitchen, along with representatives of key constituent groups, addressed the photo-ID requirements of the new state voter-ID law, the effort to repeal the controversial measure, and steps voters must take in order to ensure that they are eligible to vote in November.

“With an estimated 18% of Philadelphia voters lacking a PennDOT-issued form of voter ID, we must take every step necessary to make sure those who seek to suppress the rights of the poor, senior citizens and minorities do not succeed,” said Youngblood. “If they are making us run this obsta6|

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cle course, we must make sure everyone is properly trained to do that.”

“Voting is a fundamental right, and despite the hurdles of the new voter-ID law, we are going to work to make sure every registered voter is eligible to go to the polls this November,” Kitchen said.

“We’re hopeful the law is struck down in court but until that day comes, we will continue to educate all voters so they can rightfully cast their votes on Election Day.” Also attending will be advocates from numerous groups who discussed specifics of the voter ID law and announce plans to ensure that constituents retain the right to vote in November’s election.

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Governor Reappoints Robert Barczak Gov. Tom Corbett today announced he had nominated Rev. Rene Robert Barczak of Philadelphia for reappointment to the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers & Salespersons.

Rev. Barczak now serves on this body. However, he will require confirmation by the State Senate to begin a new term.

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