We have a new fax number 215-689-4099 7001 ROOSEVELT BLVD. PHILADELPHIA, PA 215-331-6600 Jim Stevenson Union Member Sales Representative [email protected] Serving the Political, Labor, Legal and School Communities of Philadelphia Vol. IX. No. 26 (Issue 387) “The good things we do must be made a part of the public record” June 28, 2007 Congress “I Will Be Caucus Vindicated!” Lauds Bob State Sen. Vincent Fumo has taken his Federal indictment case by Joe Shaheeli FUMO: to the voters of the 1st Senatorial Dist., telling them he is "confi- There is no doubt Congressman dent that we will ultimately prevail." Bob Brady is the recognized leader of He used his regular "Update to the Neighbors of the 1st the Democratic Party in this city, Senatorial Dist." monthly report to carry the message. with little indication anyone in his or This monthly report usually furnishes information about his dis- her right mind would attempt to change that. trict offices, what new services were being offered by the state and This was made evident at a major details of the Senator's legislative activities and the progress of his salute to the congressman hosted by programs. Senior Pennsylvania Congressional A portion of the June report carried a letter to his constituents Caucus leader John Murtha, US Sen. mentioning his federal indictment. It reads: STATE SEN. Vincent Fumo, 2nd from left, and Councilman Frank Bob Casey, Gov. Ed Rendell, DiCicco, left, at annual St. Maron Church Festival at 10th & Ells- "Over the past several months, you have most likely seen or Philadelphia members of the worth. Fumo was honored by parish for his services to church's youth heard of accusations directed against me by the US Attorney for Congressional Committee and others group. Church Council President John Zaidan and Faraj Franjieh. (Cont. Page 10) at a reception last Friday. The Radisson-Warwick Hotel's main ballroom was packed by VIPS, elected officials, ward leaders and financial supporters of the congress- TWU Spearheads SEPTA Fund Bill Pa. Sheriffs man. If the general assembly passes a dedicated funding source for SEPTA, that authority owes it to TWU Among them were former Con- Local 234 President Jeff Brooks. To Convene gressman Bill Gray; Congressmen Everyone agrees the healthier SEPTA's economic condition, the better the region's economic life. It Chaka Fattah, Jason Altmire, provides transportation arteries Christopher Carney, Mike Doyle, that flow economic dollars into Paul Kanjorski, Patrick Murphy, Here Again Tim Holden, Joe Sestak; Con- the city's businesses and into the The Pennsylvania Sheriff's Con- gresswoman Allyson Schwartz; Lt. pockets of its residents. But ference will be hosted by Sheriff Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll; May- SEPTA is threatening to cut the John Green Jul. 17-21. oral candidate Michael Nutter; flow by hiking ride tariffs and Headquartered at The Marriott Jonathan Saidel; State Sen. Vincent reducing scheduling. That is what Court Yard, Sheriffs from 67 coun- Fumo; Register of Wills Ron the majority of its 15-member ties will be hosted at an "old fash- Donatucci; and a host of elected offi- Board have to offer additional ioned Philadelphia type reception," cials and ward leaders. funding from the State. said Green, at the Criminal Justice The testimonial commemorated Center lobby on Wednesday, Jul. Brady's election to the Chair of the Maybe by causing mayhem to 18, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Committee on House Administration, its system and to those dependent Quaker City String Band will head Longtime strongman pro Gerard Benderoth pulled SEPTA bus in front which overseas the operation of the on public transportation, the the taste of Philadelphia offerings of the Philadelphia Art Museum to promote Sunoco Welcome America capitol complex. SEPTA Board hopes to convince that have been prepared by the and the Pacifico Ford Liberty Strongman classic events. Maybe he could Rev. Gray explained the impor- the General Assembly it needs a Sheriff's staff. use some support from TWU 234's Jeff Brooks who has been working tance of that post. "No matter who This is a repeat for the Sheriff. hard to get SEPTA major dollar infusion from Harrisburg. dedicated revenue source. (Cont. Page 23) Photo by Bill Z. Foster, GRAPHITE! Photography (Cont. Page 8) (Cont. 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