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As the statewide smoking ban is set to go into effect this Thursday, House Democratic lawmakers look forward to benefits coming from that ban, and call for the Senate to act on Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care, or PA-ABC. Rep. Mike Gerber, D-Montgomery, is featured. Story runs 54 seconds. - 9/8/2008

Soundbite ONLY. Rep. Mike Gerber, D-Montgomery, comments on the potential benefits from the statewide smoking ban. That ban is set to take effect this Thursday. Rep. Gerber spearheaded the drive to get the ban legislation through the state House. Bite runs 10 seconds. - 9/8/2008

Soundbite ONLY. Rep. Tim Solobay, D-Washington, introduced a bill that would help natural gas companies make repairs and/or upgrades when needed, or when it is more convenient to do them. The bill would allow minor rate shifts for such projects without PUC approval. That legislation would also make natural gas distributors responsible for all service lines up to the level of the serviced location. In southwestern Pa., natural gas customers are frequently responsible for service lines that run from the street to their homes. There are two bites. The first runs 24 seconds, followed by 2 seconds of silence, and then the second bite runs 10 seconds. - 6/24/2008

Soundbite ONLY. The House approved compromise smoking ban legislation, while the Senate failed to follow suit. Rep. Gary Haluska, D-Cambria, explains some of the problems he had with the measure. Bite 38 seconds. - 6/4/2008

Soundbite Only. Rep. Scott Conklin of Centre County comments on the importance of preserving the Phillipsburg Cold Stream Dam for future generations. Runs 27 seconds. - 4/1/2008

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