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Contents October 2002

The Democrats
The Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, Ed Rendell and Catherine Baker Knoll, share their thoughts on unfunded mandates, tax reform, funding for local roads, and much more in a one-on-one interview with the Township News.
The Republicans
This November, the Republicans are putting up Attorney Gen. Mike Fisher and state Sen. Jane Earll for governor and lieutenant governor. The pair have very definite views on townships, their importance to state government, and the high-profile role the lieutenant governor will play in the administration.
PSATS' Legal Assistance Program and New Laws Service
The Association offers two programs aimed at preparing your township for any legal matters that may come its way.
Recycling: The Right Thing to Do
Recycling in Pennsylvania has come a long way since the state passed its recycling law 14 years ago. Efforts to "reduce and reuse" are not only helping the environment but are proving to be a boon to the state's economy, and townships, too, are finding that recycling yields multiple benefits.
Emotional Rescue
For the second time in less than a year, a rural Somerset County township was thrust into the spotlight when calamity struck yet again. This time, nine miners clung to life in Lincoln Township after becoming trapped in a flooded shaft 240 feet underground.

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