My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Tom Killion Comments on House Passage of Budget - 6/29/2011
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The Pennsylvania House approved a $27.15 billion state budget Wednesday in Harrisburg, that cuts state spending, holds the line on taxes, and gives the state its first on-time spending plan in 8 years. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware) said he felt this was a good budget that meets the state’s needs without raising taxes or spending. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on House Passage of Lawsuit Abuse Reform Legislation - 4/11/2011
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Legislation to bring lawsuit abuse reforms to Pennsylvania’s courts similar to those already in place in 40 other states was approved Monday by the Pennsylvania House. House Bill 1, known as the Fair Share Act, would ensure the responsibility for damages in civil lawsuits are assigned in an equitable manner. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware) said Pennsylvania is behind the times and this new system will help doctors, hospitals and the job climate. Mike Davies reports... story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on Proposed Welfare Spending - 2/24/2010
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Budget hearings are winding down this week in Harrisburg as House members put forward questions to state officials about the governor’s budget proposal that would spend a full one third of the $29 billion state budget on welfare programs. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware), a member of the House Appropriations Committee said lawmakers are concerned that some cuts in the governor’s budget may actually hurt some healthcare programs in his area. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on Governor's Attempts to Sell Tax Increase - 6/23/2009
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The budget continues to be almost the only news from Harrisburg as Governor Rendell continues to try to sell a personal tax boost to support his budget plan that calls for increased spending at a time when the state faces a $3 billion deficit. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware) said that the Governor and House Democrats must begin to get serious and actually bringing a budget bill to the floor so the negotiation process can begin. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on Healthcare Debate - 6/10/2009
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The Pennsylvania House debated a significant expansion of a government run health care program on Wednesday that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars in a year when the state faces an almost three billion dollar budget deficit. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware) said the plan sponsored by House Democrats would provide government run health care for a very small number of people by taxing a large number of Pennsylvanians. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on Committee Rejection of Senate Budget Proposal - 6/8/2009
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A Senate sponsored state budget plan that would have ensured no tax increases for Pennsylvanians was voted down in the House Appropriations Committee Monday in a party line vote. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware), a member of the committee, said House Democrats voted to kill the Senate budget bill in a delaying tactic, so they can make a last minute push to advance their own agenda for more state spending and higher taxes. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on Education Funding in Budget - 3/4/2009
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During the last day of House budget hearings in Harrisburg lawmakers heard testimony from the state Department of Education about Governor Rendell’s plans to fund Pennsylvania’s public schools and state supported universities. Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware) said that the Governor’s plan to expand gaming to provide tuition assistance has yet to be drafted, and that it would only provide aid to a select number of students across the commonwealth. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on How to Balance Budget - 2/3/2009
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As lawmakers await the budget address on Wednesday, many in Harrisburg are beginning to react to the contents of the Governor’s budget, including some of the funding cuts and new taxes he intends to impose in order to make up for a predicted revenue shortfall in his spending plan. Rep. Tom Killion of Delaware County said House Republicans are looking for a budget that holds the line on taxes and helps the business climate of Pennsylvania. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Killion Says Failure to Reauthorize MCARE Limiting Access to Medical Care for Mothers & Babies in SE - 11/12/2008
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As the PA House returns to voting session this week, lawmakers are looking to follow through and complete action on unfinished pieces of legislation. Rep. Tom Killion of Delaware County said House Democrats refusal to reauthorize the MCARE program before the end of the session is hurting the availability of Healthcare for mothers and children in the Southeast. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Killion Comments on Fate of MCARE Abatement Legislation - 10/8/2008
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The renewal of funding for the state’s MCARE program to help doctors pay for medical malpractice insurance was the goal of many lawmakers this week in Harrisburg as the legislative voting session winds down. House Republicans tried to force MCARE legislation to the House floor on Tuesday, only to have the effort stymied by House Democrats who are holding out for the Governor’s state subsidized healthcare plan. Rep. Tom Killion of Delaware County sponsor of the effort to bring the MCARE bill up for a vote said this move shows House Democrat Leaders are not interested in helping to keep doctors practicing in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.