PA State Rep. Sam Smith
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Republican Leader/State Representative
State:
Pennsylvania
District:
66
Party:
Republican
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PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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Smith Supports Bill to Abolish PA Turnpike Commission
Rep. Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) this week voiced his support for legislation, House Bill 2134, that would abolish the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

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December 18, 2009 at 8:14am
Sarah Barnett
Sarah Barnett
Hi Rep. Smith, I wasn't able to post in the fan section for some reason, so I apologize that this is not related to the turnpike issue at all. This is an excellant piece done by NBC on the pigeon shoots, PA is the LAST state to hold these openly, but there is currently legislation that would finally end this cruelty. I hope you'll support the ... See Morelegislation that would finally put an end to this. Here is the piece, there has been some great coverage of the issue lately. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Live_Birds_Used_in_Philly_Gun_Club_Shoots_Philadelphia.html
Wed at 8:08pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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Statement by House Republican Leader Sam Smith
House Republican Leader Sam Smith (R-Jefferson County) issued the following statement regarding the House Republican Caucus' agenda following last week's grand jury presentment:

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November 18, 2009 at 7:14am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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Don't Approve I-80 Tolling Application, House Republican Leader Smith Says To US Transportation Department
House Republican Leader Sam Smith (R-Jefferson County) wrote to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to express opposition to and new concerns about the state's re-...application to convert Interstate 80 (I-80) to a toll road.

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November 11, 2009 at 6:28am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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Smith Says State Budget Not in Line with Economic Times
(HARRISBURG) - Saying that the state budget spends more than we have, increases taxes and does not position the state well for the future, House Republican Leader Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) issued the following stateme...nt relative to the final spending plan.

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October 10, 2009 at 11:41am
Noreen
Noreen
I don't know how else to communicate this problem I have. but, here it is....Why can't Jefferson county on aging have to same rules as Clarion County, such as... Clarion county caregivers are allowed to transport their clients to do shopping etc. and Jefferson county does not. I am a 79 yr.old female on the waiver program and I have no way of doing... See More this by myself. I have no familly here and not the type of friends that like to do these things. I am getting CABIN FEVER. Please help me out with this. Noreen
October 21, 2009 at 9:17pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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Smith Opposes Tax Increases
Noting that the litany of tax increases being proposed to balance the state budget hits a broad swath of Pennsylvania residents and employers, Rep. Sam Smith (R-Jefferson) said today he continues to stand in firm opposition to any new or incre...ased state taxes.

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October 3, 2009 at 3:00pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

Smith: Budget Compromise Not A Workable Solution for PA
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Republican Leader Sam Smith says that the announced budget agreement is not good for PA.
September 14, 2009 at 8:04am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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Bring House Back Into Session to Deal With Budget, GOP Leader Smith Says
Lawmakers have no confidence state welfare secretary can manage waste, fraud and abuse in department

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September 1, 2009 at 6:14am
Jackie Dixon
Jackie Dixon
Like a lot of people in Pa., I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to receive a paycheck, we periodically are required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem with. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to ... See Morepass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?Please understand, I have NO problem (let me say it again --NO PROBLEM) with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their lazy butts, doing drugs, while I work . . . .
Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
September 10, 2009 at 7:53am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

House Republicans blast state welfare director
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HARRISBURG -- House Republicans have no confidence that Welfare Secretary Estelle Richman can fix problems uncovered in a series of audits of her department, caucus leader Sam Smith said this morning.
August 28, 2009 at 7:29am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

Smith: Welfare abuse should result in lower budget funding
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House GOP Leader Sam Smith addresses auditor general's recent report on welfare abuse in PA, and calls for reduced funding to DPW.
August 27, 2009 at 9:29am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

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House Democrats Vote to Prolong Budget Impasse
House Republicans stood together to support a fully balanced budget that controls spending and does not increase taxes, but House Democrat leaders instead wanted to prolong the current budget impasse, House Republican Leader... Sam Smith (R-Jefferson County) said today.

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August 13, 2009 at 9:16pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

RepSamSmith: One PA newspaper gets it: Pennsylvanians losing servcies from child care to PHEAA grants thanks to Gov. rendell:...
RepSamSmith: One PA newspaper gets it: Pennsylvanians losing servcies from child care to PHEAA grants thanks to Gov. rendell: http://tinyurl.com/lwq6v9
August 11, 2009 at 9:15am
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

RepSamSmith: Rendell contract with Penn Future is just a left handed way to use tax dollars to lobby the Legislature. Part o...
RepSamSmith: Rendell contract with Penn Future is just a left handed way to use tax dollars to lobby the Legislature. Part of the skeleton budget?
August 4, 2009 at 4:24pm
Christina Fugarino
Christina Fugarino
THE THING IN THE WHITE HOUSE SWAGERS JUST LIKE HE BELONGS ON THE STREETS OF LA, AND ACTS LIKE HE BELONGS THERE TOO.
August 4, 2009 at 3:09pm
William Edmondson
William Edmondson
I am amazed how people put down the President all the time. I wonder if said people could do the job any better
August 4, 2009 at 4:58pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

RepSamSmith: Rendell keeps PIT on the table. What a deal those Dawgs made! Now they must feel blue anyway. #pabudget
RepSamSmith: Rendell keeps PIT on the table. What a deal those Dawgs made! Now they must feel blue anyway. #pabudget
August 4, 2009 at 4:24pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

Smith: We Believe People Should Have Been Receiving Checks
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Republican Leader Sam Smith stands on the House Floor and argues for a reasonable and complete budget solution.
August 4, 2009 at 9:17am
William R. Adams Jr.
William R. Adams Jr.
As one of those people not receiving a check, I couldn't agree with you more.
August 4, 2009 at 2:28pm
PA State Rep. Sam Smith

PA State Rep. Sam Smith

Smith: Governor Intends to Sign a Stopgap Measure
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Rep. Sam Smith raises concerns with the governor's plan to line-item veto several budget items.
August 4, 2009 at 9:16am