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Subseries 5. Issue Research
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Scope and Content Notes: The Issue Research section is arranged into four groups as follows: Gubernatorial Debates; Research System; Issues; and Background Binders. These files consist of materials gathered and generated by campaign staff to provide Thornburgh with the necessary background for debates and to be generally knowledgeable about all issues of concern to Pennsylvanians. Rick Stafford headed this all-important research team.
The Gubernatorial Debates section is arranged chronologically by each of the two debates. The first occurred on October 10, 1978, and the second on October 25, 1978. These folders contain incredibly detailed materials in preparation for any conceivable question Thornburgh might be asked. They further include the likely responses by Thornburgh's opponent, Pete Flaherty, and even suggestions for Thornburgh's response to them. These files are remarkable and contain an all-inclusive review of all the important campaign issues.
The Research System files are arranged chronologically. Materials pertain to the complex research system developed and maintained by Rick Stafford's team. Included are filing systems information, memoranda, calendars, correspondence, schedules and notes.
The Issues files are broken down into thirty-eight topics relevant to Pennsylvania at the time of the '78 campaign. They are arranged alphabetically, from abortion to labor to workmen's compensation. Issue materials include, for example: newspaper clippings, reports, research papers, published materials, and staff notes.
The Background Binders include a broad range of research on issues, state government departments, and policies. The post-election policy binder was known informally as the "promise binder." This binder referenced all the commitments enumerated during the campaign and which served as a benchmark for future administration accomplishments. For preservation purposes, these materials have been removed from their original binders and placed in acid-free folders. These files present a valuable picture of Pennsylvania preceding Thornburgh's administration.
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Section: Gubernatorial Debates (2)
Box 80
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Debate I: Index and Part I for Debate binder, final form October 10, 1978
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Debate I: Preparation: letters and memos October 10, 1978
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Debate I: Background on media panelists: Karen Stone, Bob Dvorchak, Dave Leherr October 10, 1978
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Debate II: Index and Rick Stafford briefing, formal additions to Debate I binder October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Preparation: letters and memos October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Researchers' analyses of Debate I October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Research update October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Transcript October 25, 1978
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Thornburgh debate binder: Revised for Debate II October 25, 1978
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Flaherty material from Thornburgh's binder 1977-1978
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Documentation on Flaherty's positions 1977-1978
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Memos from Tom Meglen to Rick Stafford regarding Flaherty's positions 1977-1978
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Rick Stafford Strategy Development 1977-1978
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Issue research 1977-1978
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Briefing material prepared by Rick Stafford and researchers 1977-1978
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Section: Research System
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Correspondence from Rick Stafford requesting research materials 1977-1978
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Preliminary filing system categories October 1, 1977 and November 21, 1977
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Filing system categories and later revisions December 23, 1977
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Subject directory for filing system and dated additions February 6, 1978 - September 1, 1978
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Subject directory and updates: index to Pittsburgh office filing system 1977-1978
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Memoranda and notes from Rick Stafford and Thornburgh to research volunteers regarding background papers 1977-1978
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Rick Stafford's calendar and Thornburgh's annotated long range schedules 1977
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Rick Stafford's agendas, goals, organization, to do lists, drafts and task forces 1977-1978
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Research and development services and products by Rick Stafford: Outlines and formats 1977-1978
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Research Department/Information Service responsibilities memo from Edith Souder 1977-1978
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Research effort: Pittsburgh office guides to issues, assignment logs 1977-1978
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Rick Stafford notes regarding research meetings at Thornburgh's home June, 1978
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Rick Stafford's notes regarding research meetings 1977-1978
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Questions and answers for candidates for primary response book 1978
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Correspondence regarding offers of help with research 1977-1978
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Box 81
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Research memoranda from Bruce Weinrod to Thornburgh June, 1977 - July, 1977
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"A Suggested Research Approach for Richard L. Thornburgh, Republican Candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania," by Michael A. Poling September 1, 1977
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Section: Issues
Section: Abortion
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Correspondence and newsletters 1977-1978
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Material from the Pro-Life Federation 1977-1978
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Section: Aging
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Correspondence and memoranda 1977-1978
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Section: Agriculture
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Land policy program for Pennsylvania by the Office of State Planning and Development March, 1978
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Memoranda 1977-1978
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Section: Arts
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Correspondence, memoranda, and background research 1977-1978
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Section: Attorney General
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Articles and editorials 1977- 1978
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Section: Blacks and Minorities
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Spanish speaking community 1977-1978
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Correspondence and memoranda 1977-1978
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Analysis of Minority Business Program and Department of Commerce from Mark Lewis September 21, 1978
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"People" power and EMAK group material from Morgan Doughton October, 1978
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Memoranda, platform material, statistics, positions 1977-1978
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Campaign meetings, notes, lists January, 1978-August, 1978
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Section: Budgets and Taxes
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Butera positions 1977-1978
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Budget reform position papers from Raymond Pepe, Walt Plosila, Stumpf, Lopus September, 1976-June, 1978
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Platform proposals; Michel on PA budget; budget priorities, Dempster statistics 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania taxes 1977-1978
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Correspondence, brochures, articles, clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Crime/Corruption
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Corruption and public officials in Pennsylvania 1977-1978
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"Report to Senator Richard Tilghman, Chairman of Senate Minority Appropriations Committee," revised edition, regarding political corruption in state government 1974
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Background papers regarding crime and public safety 1977-1978
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Articles written by Clifford Karchmer and Marilyn Walsh 1977 -1978
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Pennsylvania Crime Commission: correspondence and notes 1977-1978
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Section: Drugs and Alcohol
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Correspondence, memoranda, and background research 1977-1978
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Section: Economy
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Platform outlines of problems and proposals 1977-1978
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Box 82
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Tourism, housing, and neighborhood revitalization 1977-1978
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Steel and coal 1977-1978
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Business climate 1977-1978
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Facts, notes, outlines, problem statements and goals 1977-1978
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Background reports including Pennsylvania Industrial Development Association material from Victor Diehm 1977-1978
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"Growth and Balance: the States' Views," White House Conference on Balanced National Growth and Economic Development 1977-1978
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"The Vital Impact of Travel on Economy of Pennsylvania," by PA Travel Industry Advisory Council 1977-1978
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Section: Education
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House of Representatives research memos 1977-1978
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"The Financing of Higher Education by Commonwealth" by Mike Myers 1977-1978
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Correspondence, clippings, and memos 1977-1978
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Basic and higher education 1977-1978
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Research and surveys 1977-1978
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Platform binder material 1977-1978
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Section: Efficiency in State Government
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Memos, recommendations, and clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Energy/Public Utilities Commission
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Staff reports and suggested programs 1977-1978
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Out of office reports and clippings 1977-1978
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Background reports on Governor's Energy Council, Governor's Science Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania State University, League of Women Voters, and 1977 Power Conference 1977-1978
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Section: Environment
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Staff reports, background reports, and clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Governor's Review of Government Management
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The Governor's Review 1972
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The Governor's Review (two copies) (annotated) 1975
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Box 83
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Analyses of Government Review 1972 1977-1978
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Analyses of Government Review 1975 1977-1978
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Section: Gun Control
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Correspondence October, 1977-May, 1978
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Correspondence May-November, 1978
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Articles and research 1968-4978
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Clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Health/Mental Health and Retardation
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Staff memos and reports (Pennhurst) 1977-1978
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Costs/Medicaid 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council: Research for questionnaire 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society Reports 1977-1978
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Housing and construction 1977-1978
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Human services and welfare 1977-1978
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Section: Jones Commission
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Report on Governor's Study on Public Employee Relations 1977-1978
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Testimony on Act 195 submitted by the Pennsylvania State Education Association and information on Act 111 1977-1978
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Section: Justice
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Merit Selection for Judges 1977-1978
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Governor's Justice Commission 1977-1978
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Articles 1977-1978
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Section: Labor
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Prevailing Wage Tax, Injunctions, and MILRITE 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania State Government Employment 1977-1978
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Department of Labor and Industry research, Thornburgh's notes, and department brochures 1977
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Section: Legislative Reports and Statistics
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League of Women Voters, Republican Minority (Hager), MacNett letter June, 1978
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Section: Liquor
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Correspondence and reports 1977-1978
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Section: Multiple Issues
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Reports, memos, and clippings by Plosila and others 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Facts and Statistics
Box 84
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Research and Memoranda 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Council
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Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Council 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Problems
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Thornburgh's notes on the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation Meeting with the President October, 1977
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Pennsylvania Statistical Digests 1977-1978
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Northeast Pennsylvania Issues 1977-1978
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Northwest Pennsylvania Issues 1977-1978
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Southeast Pennsylvania Issues (Bodine Issue Seminars) 1977-1978
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Columns by William Ecenbarger of United Press International (UPI) regarding Pennsylvania problems 1970-1978
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Section: Philadelphia
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Correspondence 1977-1978
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Primary research by Bea Cromwell 1977-1978
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Reports and annotated articles 1977-1978
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Mayor Frank Rizzo 1977-1978
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Staff memos and briefing 1977-1978
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Urban gardening 1977-1978
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Memoranda and reports 1977-1978
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Articles and newspaper clippings (annotated) 1977-1978
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Section: Pittsburgh
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"A Decade in Retrospect," Pennsylvania Economy League Report 1977
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Section: Platform
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"Republican White Papers: Briefing Papers on State Government in Pennsylvania," prepared by House Research Staff for Legislative Candidates June, 1978
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Binder research 1977-1978
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Republican platforms: 1962-1974 1977-1978
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"Common Sense and Clean Government for a Change in Pennsylvania: a Republican Proposal," by Republican State Committee of PA 1978
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Section: Regulation
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Insurance 1977-1978
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Public Utilities Commission and Banking 1977-1978
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Section: Public Utilities Commission/Banking
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Background Research 1978
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Section: Shapp Record
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Thornburgh/Scranton spending cap plan 1978
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Editorials and responses to Thornburgh/Scranton spending cap July, 1978-September, 1978
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Box 85
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Memos, notes, reports, and information regarding Proposition 13 1977-1978
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Other Pennsylvania proposals 1977-1978
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Clippings 1977-1978
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Newsletters 1977-1978
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Reports and annotated articles 1977-1978
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Section: Tax Limitation
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Allegheny Valley Expressway 1977-1978
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Bridges 1977-1978
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Correspondence 1977-1978
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Mass transportation 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania aviation 1977-1978
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PennDOT finances 1977-1978
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"Macing and Extortion in the PA Department of Transportation," prepared by the PA Crime Commission July, 1978
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Reports, notes, and articles 1977-1978
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Safety 1977-1978
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Turnpike 1977-1978
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Waterways 1977-1978
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Transit research, PAT, SEPTA, and other transit 1977-1978
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Section: Unemployment Compensation
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Memoranda and articles 1977-1978
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Section: Veterans
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Background Research 1977-1978
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Section: Women's Issues
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Memoranda and correspondence 1977-1978
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Section: Workmen's Compensation
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Memoranda and articles 1977-1978
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Section: Youth
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Correspondence and reports 1977-1978
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Section: Background Binders
Box 86
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Index for issue background binders 1977-1978
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Issue background binder no. 1 1977-1978
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Issue background binder no. 2 1977-1978
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State government binder by department 1977-1978
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State issue background binder 1977-1978
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Staff notes on issue research 1977-1978
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Post-election policy binder 1978
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Republican State Committee platform 1978
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