Joe Biden was the President before he became the Vice President.
In high school, that is.
President of the student government at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware. His VP? Jim Lanahan, who now lives in North East.
“In high school Biden was shy,” Lanahan tells me.
“He was nervous when it came to public speaking, [...]

BE SURE TO JOIN ME LIVE AT NOON ON WSEE TV FOR THE START OF BIDEN'S SPEECH. WE WILL CARRY THE SPEECH LIVE ON WSEE TV AND THE CW NETWORK. I WILL ALSO BE LIVE BLOGGING AND TWEETING THE EVENT ON TWITTER AT J_POLICASTRO.

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The White House didn't issue a written statement reacting to the death of Michael Jackson, but spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Obama enjoyed his music, but views his life a bit differently.
“I talked to him about it this morning. He said to me that obviously Michael Jackson was a spectacular performer, a music icon, [...]

From the Senator's office:
Casey Urges Shriners Hospitals Chair to Keep Erie Facility Open
WASHINGTON, DC- Following the announcement that the board of Shriners Hospitals for Children will consider a proposal to close six hospitals at its upcoming national convention, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today sent a letter to Ralph Semb, the board chairman, asking him [...]

NINE PEOPLE HAVE NOW BEEN CONFIRMED DEAD. 76 OTHERS WERE HURT, TWO WITH CRITICAL INJURIES.
THE NTSB IS ON THE SCENE WITH NINE MEMBERS LEADING THE INVESTIGATION.

I'M IN WASHINGTON, DC RIGHT NOW REPORTING ON THE METRO CRASH. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY REPORT ON THE NEWSWATCH NIGHTBEAT TONIGHT AT 11.
THIS IS THE DEADLIEST CRASH IN METRO HISTORY. AN ACCIDENT LIKE THIS IS EXTREMELY RARE.
67 PEOPLE WERE INJURED, SIX WITH LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, ONE [...]

Look what found its way into my inbox today...
"WANTED! GRAND THEFT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, FISCAL MALFEASANCE, & CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY
Citizens Arrest Warrant For George “W” Bush
Rumored to be hiding out with the ‘Erie Manufacturers Gang’

‘Citizens Posse’ will assemble at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center – Wednesday, June 17 - corner of Bayfront & 1 [...]

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President George W. Bush is set to land in Erie in just two days. He's in town to speak at the Manufacturer and Business Association's 104th annual event. It starts at 5:30 on Wednesday at the Bayfront Convention Center. The [...]

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