25-Foot Pig Greets Returning Lawmakers
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25-Foot Pig Greets Returning Lawmakers
POSTED: 12:19 pm EDT September 19, 2005
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A big, pink inflatable pig with the words "Repeal the Illegal Legislative Pay Raise" emblazoned on its side is causing quite a stir outside the Capitol today, where state senators are set to get back to work after their summer break.
Political activist Gene Stilp set up the 25 foot-tall swine. He said he's not going to let lawmakers forget about the pay raise the voted in for themselves in July.
"This is the first time that the legislators have been back in session for three months. They've been hiding for three months, so we wanted to make sure we confronted them with the 'no pay raise' pig," Stilp said.
Stilp said he and his supporters are going to keep going after the senators, who he said are out of touch.
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SURVEY: Do you think the pay raise should be repealed?
While the focus outside the capitol building is on the pay raise, inside, senators will likely be focused on other matters -- such as Gov. Ed Rendell's fall agenda.
Some of those issues include property tax reform, increasing the minimum wage to $7.15 an hour and levying stricter penalties for sex offenders.
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DISCUSSION: What do you think of the lawmaker pay raises? Join our online forum and tell us. You may have to register first. Click here for the registration form.
Resources:
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See How House Members Voted On The Pay Raise
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See How State Senators Voted On The Pay Raise
Previous Stories:
* September 16, 2005: Poll: Most Pennsylvanians Disapprove Of Legislative Pay Raise
* September 14, 2005: Votes Not Yet There To Repeal Pay Raise
* September 13, 2005: Legislative Pay Raise's Days May Be Numbered
* September 13, 2005: Some Lawmakers Say Pay Raise Must Go
* September 12, 2005: State Speaker Defends Pay Raises
* August 26, 2005: Group Uses Billboards To Fight Lawmaker Pay Raises
* August 24, 2005: Local Lawmaker Proposes Repealing Pay Raise
* August 11, 2005: Chamber Of Commerce Asks Lawmakers To Give Up Pay Raise
* August 10, 2005: Rendell Understands Controversy Over Early Pay Raises
* August 3, 2005: Another Lawmaker To Donate Immediate Pay Raise
* July 28, 2005: 15 Lawmakers Who Voted No To Pay Raises Demoted
* July 19, 2005: Self-Approved Pay Raises Prompt Call To Vote Lawmakers Out
* July 8, 2005: Rendell Signs Lawmakers Pay Raises Into Law
Copyright 2005 by TheWGALChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
http://www.thewgalchannel.com/news/4991541/detail.html
POSTED: 12:19 pm EDT September 19, 2005
http://www.thewgalchannel.com/news/4991541/detail.html
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A big, pink inflatable pig with the words "Repeal the Illegal Legislative Pay Raise" emblazoned on its side is causing quite a stir outside the Capitol today, where state senators are set to get back to work after their summer break.
Political activist Gene Stilp set up the 25 foot-tall swine. He said he's not going to let lawmakers forget about the pay raise the voted in for themselves in July.
"This is the first time that the legislators have been back in session for three months. They've been hiding for three months, so we wanted to make sure we confronted them with the 'no pay raise' pig," Stilp said.
Stilp said he and his supporters are going to keep going after the senators, who he said are out of touch.
#
SURVEY: Do you think the pay raise should be repealed?
While the focus outside the capitol building is on the pay raise, inside, senators will likely be focused on other matters -- such as Gov. Ed Rendell's fall agenda.
Some of those issues include property tax reform, increasing the minimum wage to $7.15 an hour and levying stricter penalties for sex offenders.
#
DISCUSSION: What do you think of the lawmaker pay raises? Join our online forum and tell us. You may have to register first. Click here for the registration form.
Resources:
#
See How House Members Voted On The Pay Raise
#
See How State Senators Voted On The Pay Raise
Previous Stories:
* September 16, 2005: Poll: Most Pennsylvanians Disapprove Of Legislative Pay Raise
* September 14, 2005: Votes Not Yet There To Repeal Pay Raise
* September 13, 2005: Legislative Pay Raise's Days May Be Numbered
* September 13, 2005: Some Lawmakers Say Pay Raise Must Go
* September 12, 2005: State Speaker Defends Pay Raises
* August 26, 2005: Group Uses Billboards To Fight Lawmaker Pay Raises
* August 24, 2005: Local Lawmaker Proposes Repealing Pay Raise
* August 11, 2005: Chamber Of Commerce Asks Lawmakers To Give Up Pay Raise
* August 10, 2005: Rendell Understands Controversy Over Early Pay Raises
* August 3, 2005: Another Lawmaker To Donate Immediate Pay Raise
* July 28, 2005: 15 Lawmakers Who Voted No To Pay Raises Demoted
* July 19, 2005: Self-Approved Pay Raises Prompt Call To Vote Lawmakers Out
* July 8, 2005: Rendell Signs Lawmakers Pay Raises Into Law
Copyright 2005 by TheWGALChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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