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Pennsylvania: John Dougherty

Wed, 09/17/2008 - 09:54

Keel to bid on contract for job with Councilman Kelly

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Philadelphia media relations guru Frank Keel is reportedly considering a stint in City Hall.

Keel, a communications consultant best known for his work as a spokesman for powerful electricians union leader John Dougherty, could soon end up as a spokesman for embattled City Councilman Jack Kelly, the Daily News reports.

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Sun, 09/07/2008 - 21:55

Vince Fumo says hello to jury selection, goodbye to politics

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1650|title=State Sen. Vince Fumo|desc=Official Photo|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=270]PHILADELPHIA - On the basement wall of Vince Fumo's district office in South Philadelphia hangs a painting that could end up telling his story better than he would hope. It's the famous "Sword of Damocles" piece, depicting the Greek legend who switched places with a king only to discover a sharp sword looming ominously above him.

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Sun, 08/17/2008 - 20:40

Replacing Fumo as Money Man

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

With state Sen. Vince Fumo (D-Philadelphia) scheduled to go on trial in less than a month, the Daily News' political gossip page ponders who might take his place as ranking Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Fri, 07/11/2008 - 10:40

Another setback for Johnny Doc

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Almost three months after a stunning loss in his bid for state Senate, powerful Philadelphia union leader John Dougherty suffered another political setback this week when a federal court struck down attempts by his union PAC to keep its spending secret.

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Tue, 05/20/2008 - 11:46

Union contractor guilty of giving failed Philly state Senate candidate price break

By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

An electrical contractor tied to recently failed state Senate candidate and union leader John Dougherty pleaded guilty on Monday to giving an illegal price break on renovations to his house, The Inquirer reports.

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