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News Headlines
Area Democratic senators taking sides in race for veteran Vince Fumo's seat
Apr 13, 2008 (Post-Gazette Harrisburg Bureau)
HARRISBURG -- Five Democratic state senators from the Pittsburgh area have gotten involved in a Philadelphia senate primary in a big way, contributing a total of $137,500 to one of three Democratic hopefuls in the race.
Dougherty holds huge lead in fundraising race
Apr 12, 2008 (Philadelphia Daily News)
Union leader John Dougherty has raised more than $800,000 and spent more than $500,000 in his bid for the state Senate seat being vacated by Vince Fumo, according to campaign finance reports filed yesterday.
Sen. Williams endorses Dougherty
Apr 8, 2008 (Philadelphia Tribune)
Williams endorsed Dougherty at the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center at 1717 Point Breeze Ave. in front of a group of community activists. Dougherty is running for the Senate seat that Sen. Vincent Fumo has occupied for the last 30 years.
