Mixed reaction to health care ruling
Democrats praise, Republicans pan Supreme Court ruling; health care providers hopeful law will improve care and access
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local elected officials, political candidates and party leaders in Chester County all had varied opinions about Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision upholding the vast majority of the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature...
Local U.S. Reps back debt deal
Sen. Toomey says ‘no’; Casey backs compromise
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes
All three local U.S. House of Representatives members voted Monday night to support a compromise measure raising the federal debt ceiling and cutting spending, while it is expected that Pennsylvania’s two U.S. Senators will split their votes.
Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16), who represents Birmingham, Pennsbury,...
