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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Grant Applications Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9419]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Along with Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) invite volunteer fire companies and ambulance services throughout Pennsylvania to submit an application for the Fiscal Year 2010 Volunteer Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (VFCVASGP).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Says Governor Signs Bill Honoring Local Soldier]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A section of Route 11 in Northumberland County will now officially be named in memory of fallen Army hero, Sergeant Brett D. Swank, after the governor officially signed House Bill 2253 into law today, said Rep. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder), author of the legislation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Valley Lawmakers Honored by Marine Corps League]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Three Susquehanna Valley lawmakers who are retiring at year’s end were honored Tuesday by the Department of Pennsylvania of the Marine Corps League for their contributions to the veterans community over the years.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Deadline Extension for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9117]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 is being extended from June 30 to December 31, 2010.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Fairs Guides Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9035]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder-Union) are encouraging residents to obtain a free copy of the 2010 Pennsylvania Fair Guide, which is now available at their district offices.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Counties to Receive More than $36,000 in State Recycling Funds, Phillips Says]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=9005]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Northumberland and Snyder counties will be awarded more than $36,000 in state recycling funds, Rep. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 22:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bill to Designate Part of Route 11 for Fallen Army Ranger Brett Swank Endorsed by PA House]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8993]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Legislation to name a section of Route 11 in Northumberland County for fallen hero Army Sergeant Brett D. Swank is one step closer to becoming law after passage by the state House today, according to Rep. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder), author of the proposal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 21:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Online Resource Available for Autism Community]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A free Internet directory that highlights autism-friendly businesses and locations is now available for individuals and families dealing with autism, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 18:53:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Honor EMS Providers with House Resolution]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8877]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[To bring greater awareness to the valuable role emergency medical services play, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) have co-sponsored legislation to designate May 16-22 this year as Emergency Medical Services Week.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 20:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Champion Wrestlers Honored by PA House]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8870]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Selinsgrove senior Spencer Myers and Line Mountain freshman Zain Retherford, both state champion wrestlers, were honored today by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for capturing state titles this season, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) said.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 21:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Attend Area Meeting on All-Hazards Mitigation Plan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8801]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) are encouraging residents to offer their input on the state’s All-Hazards Mitigation plan Monday, May 3, in Williamsport.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Remind Residents of Headlight Law]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8741]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) and Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) would like to remind motorists it is illegal to drive without headlights on when their windshield wipers are in use.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program Opens April 21]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8720]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new rebate program designed to help consumers save money and energy by making it more affordable to upgrade a home heating system will open April 21, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) announced today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DEP Invites Groups to Help Clean Up PA]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8681]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union), along with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is inviting community groups and local organizations to participate in the 2010 Great American Clean Up of PA between now and May 1.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Applaud Decision to Keep I-80 Toll-Free]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8623]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Calling it a victory for all residents and businesses along the Interstate 80 corridor, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) today hailed a decision by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reject an application to toll the highway.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Extended Again]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8557]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open until April 16, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) announced today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Urge Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans to Apply for Bonus]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8526]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) are reminding veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf theater in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm to apply for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans’ Bonus.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available at Local Lawmakers’ Offices]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8276]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trout stocking schedules are now available at Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Union/Snyder)’s district offices in preparation for opening day of trout season in April.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Capital Budget Funds Released for Shikellamy State Park, Phillips Says]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8256]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) has announced that $1.5 million in state funding has been released for Shikellamy State Park.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applications Now Available for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8176]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 are now available.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grants Available for Alcohol Education Programs]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8137]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is offering grant funds to colleges, universities and others to develop and/or maintain efforts to reduce and eliminate underage and dangerous use of alcohol, said Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Families Should Be Wary of Suspicious Student Financial Aid Offers, Lawmakers Warn]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8107]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Union/Snyder), along with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), are alerting families to be cautious when looking at offers of assistance for securing funds for their college-bound students.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:37:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Local Consumers to Rebates for the Purchase of Hybrid Vehicles]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=8034]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering rebates to Pennsylvanians who have recently purchased or leased a hybrid electric vehicle, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) said today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Use Road-Damage Hotline to Report Poor Road Conditions]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=7403]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) are encouraging motorists to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to report potholes and other problems with state roads.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Students to House Scholarship Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=4309]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[For the sixth year in a row, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is offering four-year scholarships to two Pennsylvania high school seniors planning to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school, said Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[I-80 Delegation Meets with Federal Agency on Highway Tolling Proposal]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=3505]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[A dozen members from the Pennsylvania House and Senate who represent districts along the Interstate 80 corridor met with four high-ranking members of the Federal Highway Administration about their concerns regarding the tolling of the highway on Thursday during a meeting on Capitol Hill.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Grants Available for Fishing, Boating and Aquatic Resource Education Programs]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is offering grants for local governments, community groups and sportsman’s clubs that sponsor fishing, boating and water safety and aquatic resource education programs for Pennsylvania youth, said Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Concerned Over State Regs for Wood-Fired Boilers]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=18]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Residents encouraged to attend public meeting in Williamsport]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Residents to PA LIHEAP Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=19]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Heating assistance applications to be accepted, beginning Nov. 2
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Educators to DEP's Environmental Education Grants]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=20]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Department of Environmental Protection is providing schools, universities, county conservation districts, nonprofit organizations and businesses with the opportunity to apply for 2010 Environmental Education Grants, said Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union).
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grants Available for Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects in Pennsylvania]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=21]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) have announced grants are now available through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for clean, alternative fuel transportation projects and investment in Pennsylvania’s energy sector.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Denounce Tax Increases for PA Budget Deal]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Responding to the residents and businesses of their districts that have called on them to prevent higher taxes in the 2009-10 state budget, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) today voted against legislation that would increase taxes by $1 billion on hard-working families and job creators.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Local First Responders to Apply for State Grant Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2570]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) encourage volunteer fire companies and ambulance services to apply for a state grant program in order to fund new improvements and training or pay off debt service.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Join Alliance to Stop I-80 Tolling]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2569]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[In their ongoing efforts to help prevent the federal government from allowing tolls on Interstate 80, Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) have joined the Alliance to Stop I-80 Tolling.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Respond to Scare Tactics for School Funding]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2568]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Philips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Union/Snyder) said today that the governor’s continued claims that schools, children and local taxpayers will be short-changed by Republicans’ education funding proposal are false and have no merit.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Remind Hunters of Change in Date for Obtaining Antlerless Deer Licenses]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2567]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[Reps. Merle Phillips (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union) are reminding hunters who wish to apply for antlerless deer licenses that the application process for licenses has changed dramatically since last year.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Announce New Solar Energy Rebate Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2564]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2565]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2566]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Lawmakers Urge Opposition to Democrats' New Strategy to Toll I-80]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2563]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Use Road-Damage Hotline to Report Poor Road Conditions]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2562]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Honors Line Mountain Senior for State Wrestling Title]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2561]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Residents to Deadline for Spring Primary Absentee Ballots]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2560]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Deadline for Federal Emergency Responder Grant Deadline]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2559]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Issues Statement on Fish Passage Project]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2558]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Invites Residents to Participate in Priestley House Meeting]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2557]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Area Lawmakers Announce Energy-Saving Workshop for Businesses]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Remind Homeowners of State Assistance to Improve Home Energy Efficiency]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2555]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Announces Job Fair for Local Company ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2554]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Additional Green Business Opportunities]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2553]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Lawmakers Remind Senior Citizens of Applications for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2552]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Community Conservation Partnership Grant Applications Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2551]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert High School Seniors to House of Representatives' Scholarship Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2550]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Inform Senior Citizens Low-Cost Prescription Drug Assistance Available Through PACE and PACENET]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2549]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Digital Television Conversion Draws Near]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2548]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applications for State Education Assistance Grants Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2547]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce More than $680,000 in State Grants for First Responders in Tri-County Area]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2546]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Veteran Lawmakers Take Oath of Office to Begin New Session]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2545]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Responds to Report Regarding Knight-Celotex Plant]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2544]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Senior Citizens to Deadline for Changes in Medicare Coverage]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2543]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Retains House Leadership Position]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2542]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Apollo' the Dinosaur to Visit State Capitol]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2541]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Seek Flu Vaccinations]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2540]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Remind Residents about LIHEAP Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2537]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Opening of Environmental Education Grant Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2536]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2535]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Remind Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Services about Oct. 17 Grant Program Deadline]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2534]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Participate in Fire Prevention Week Activities]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2533]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Announce Tax Credit for Emergency Responders]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2532]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Issue Statement on Federal Government Denial of I-80 Tolling Application]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2531]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Indoor Smoking Ban Going into Effect, Says Phillips]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2530]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Residents to Positions with PA Fish and Boat Commission]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2529]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Motorists to Rebates for Hybrid Ownership Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2528]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Students, Parents and Motorists to Safety Tips for the New School Year]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2527]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House I-80 Coalition Continues Fight Against Tolls Urges Top Federal Official to Deny Revised Tolling Application]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2526]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Internships Critical for Recent Grads in Tough Job Market, Say Fairchild, Phillips]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2525]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Visit State Capitol Building]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2524]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Announces Grant to Help with Revitalization in Sunbury]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2523]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Eligible Women to Free Treatment for Breast and Cervical Cancer]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2522]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Recent College Graduates to Take Advantage of Six-Month Student Loan Grace Period]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2521]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Craftsman Recognized for Work to Advance Awareness of Blindness, Phillips Says]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2520]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Advise Eligible Seniors to Farmers' Market Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2519]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Residents to 2008 Pennsylvania Fair Guides]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2518]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Owners of $1 Billion in Unclaimed Property in State Treasury ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2517]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Commends Area Fire Companies for Using State Grant to 'Pay it Forward']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2516]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Lawmakers Provide Update on Status of I-80 Tolling Application]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2515]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Alerts Gulf War Veterans to Bonus Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2514]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Unveil Bill Placing Responsibility of I-80 Traffic Diversion Costs on Turnpike Commission]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2513]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Encourage Motorists to Move Over for Emergency Responders]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2512]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Alerts Anglers to Revised Trout Stocking Schedules]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2511]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Applications for Bass Anglers Conservation School]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2510]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Endorse Senate Transportation Funding Plan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2509]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Applauds Local Company for Expanding Operations in Sunbury]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2508]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Alert Seniors to Applications for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2507]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Homeowners to Tips for Energy Efficiency]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2506]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Applaud First Responders for State Grants]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2505]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert High School Seniors To PA House of Representatives' Scholarship ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2504]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Grant Workshop to Offer Advice on Application Process, Phillips, Fairchild Report]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2503]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Students about Applications for State Education Grants]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2502]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Alert Farmers to REAP Tax Credit Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2501]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Certificates Honoring Cold War Veterans Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2500]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Pleased with Decision to Return I-80 Toll Application]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2499]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[I-80 Coalition in House Urges U.S. Secretary to Deny Tolling Application]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2498]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Students to Seek Summer Internship With Finnegan Foundation]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2497]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Offer Information Link to Prevent Lead Poisoning ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2496]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Families that College Savings Plan Gets New Name ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2495]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Winfield Baptist Church Sings State Song for PA House]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2494]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Fourth-Graders to Free Youth Skiing Opportunities ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2493]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips' Lyme Disease Coverage Bill Subject of House Hearing]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2492]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Safe Hunting This Season]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2491]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Residents Turn Out at I-80 Meeting to Voice Concerns over Tolling of Major Thoroughfare, Fairchild, Phillips Report]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2490]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Encourage Hunters to 'Share the Harvest']]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2489]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Urge Residents to Attend Meeting on I-80 Tolling]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2488]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Heating Assistance Program to Begin Accepting Applications]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2487]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Grant Applications to Protect Drinking Water, Improve Sewage Facilities]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2486]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pact Will Help Protect Wildlife from Wind Energy Development, Phillips Says]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2485]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Residents to Seek Flu Vaccinations]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2484]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Fire, Ambulance Companies to Oct. 11 Grant Deadline]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2483]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Support Legislation to Stop Tolling of I-80]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2482]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Consumers to Service Available to Stop Mailed Credit Card Offers]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2481]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Application Window for Fire, Ambulance Services Grants Quickly Approaching, Says Phillips, Fairchild]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2480]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Encourage Residents to Renew Do-Not-Call List Registration ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2479]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Say 'No' to I-80 Tolls]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2478]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Frustrated by Political Tactics on House Floor]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2477]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Residents to Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2476]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Announces Property Transfer Bill for Boroughs Headed to Governor]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2475]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Extension of Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program Deadline]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2474]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Extension to Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2473]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips' Bill to Ease Property Transfer for Boroughs, COGs]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2472]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Reminds Seniors of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2439]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Warn Against Lyme Disease]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2438]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Offer Free Pennsylvania Fairs Guides]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2437]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Qualified Individuals are Eligible to Receive Free Eye Care, Fairchild, Phillips Report]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2436]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Families to CHIP Coverage]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2435]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Organizations to Attend Local Grant Workshop]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2434]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Oppose Additional Firearm Registration Bill]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2433]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Warn Against New Identity Theft Scam]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2432]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips Reminds Spring Gobbler Hunters of Sunday Deadline]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2431]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Remind Motorists to Call Pothole Hotline to Report Problems]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2430]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Encourage High School Seniors to Apply for Byrd Scholarship]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2429]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce LIHEAP Deadline Extension]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2428]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert First-Time Hunters to Education Course]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2427]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce Trout Stocking Info Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2426]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Students to House of Representatives' Scholarship Program ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2425]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Communities to Apply for Conservation Grants]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2424]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Encourage Pennsylvania Students to Attend Youth Bass Anglers Conservation School]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2422]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[LIHEAP Application Deadline is March 22, Fairchild, Phillips Announce]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2421]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Alert Seniors to Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications ]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2420]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2007 Election Calendar Booklets Now Available]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2419]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairchild, Phillips Alert Students to Applications for State Education Assistance Grants]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2418]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Encourage Students to Apply for National YES Program]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2417]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Alert Consumers to New Law to Protect Against Identity Theft]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2416]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips, Fairchild Announce New Vehicle Laws to Improve Safety]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.merlephillips.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=2415]]></link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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