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Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Sen. Bob Casey Announces Cancer Diagnosis US Senator Bob Casey was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month, he announced in a tweet Thursday, Jan. 5.  The Pennsylvania Democrat says that while the news "came as a shock," his outlook for the future is "excellent."  Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this news came as a shock, I can report that I have an excellent prognosis, as well as the benefit of exceptional medical care and the unwavering support of my family. — Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) January 5, 2023 The 62-year-old said his doctors expect him to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery…

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Bill Banning Transgender Girls From Girls' Sports Races Toward Pennsylvania Senate Bill Banning Transgender Girls From Girls' Sports Races Toward Pennsylvania Senate
Bill Banning Transgender Girls From Girls' Sports Races Toward Pennsylvania Senate A bill banning transgender girls from participating in girls' school sports is making was passed by the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday, April 12. Now heading to the Senate, the bill — passed in an 115-84 vote —would ban "students of the male sex" from playing on all-girls teams. A spokesperson for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said he'll veto the bill if it makes it to him, according to the Associated Press. Rep. Austin Davis of Allegheny County said the bill "demonstrates a lack of empathy." Rep. Valerie Gaydos, a former Division III lacrosse player, said allowing transgender girls to play on …

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'I'll Never Ride Again,' PA Sen. Mike Regan Says After Motorcycle Crash Nearly Paralyzes Him 'I'll Never Ride Again,' PA Sen. Mike Regan Says After Motorcycle Crash Nearly Paralyzes Him
'I'll Never Ride Again,' PA Sen. Mike Regan Says After Motorcycle Crash Nearly Paralyzes Him Nearly a month after a almost fatal motorcycle crash, Pennsylvania Senator Mike Regan returned to the senate floor, reports PennLive. Regan, 59 of York -- who represents Cumberland and York counties --now walks with a limp using a cane, after the crash on South Mountain Road on March 21. The senator believes his crash was due to an overinflated rear tire on his motorcycle that caused the bike to slide out from under him as he went around a curve. The police have not released an official cause of the accident. His left leg was pinned between the bumper of a passing vehicle and his bike, h…

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by Jillian Pikora