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Dan Onorato Discusses Revitalizing Pennsylvania’s Economy at Scranton Enterprise Center

“Projects like the Scranton Enterprise Center, which help new businesses thrive in their first few crucial years, are essential to our state’s economy," said Onorato. "As Pennsylvania’s next Governor, it will be a priority to create more incentives like what is offered at the Enterprise Center to encourage new businesses to start in Pennsylvania and stimulate local economies."

"Pennsylvania families expect real solutions to health reform. But, instead of offering constructive policies, Tom Corbett is engaging in a taxpayer-funded political stunt with the goal of denying more people coverage and making affordable health care less accessible.

"As the only candidate who has managed a large economy, Dan has the executive experience to lead Pennsylvania through these tough times and bring us back to prosperity," said Alex Reber, Dauphin County Democratic Committee Candidates Chair. "Dan is not only the best candidate for Pennsylvania - he also has the best chance of victory in November."

“We interviewed every candidate who was interested in our support,” PSEA President James P. Testerman said. “In the end, we recommended the candidate who most shared our vision for education, and on issues that matter to our members. Dan believes, as our members do, that education is essential to the economic security of Pennsylvania families, and a quality education system begins with state government living up to its responsibility to fund public schools.”

"We have seen firsthand Dan's compassion for the working men and women of our area," said Jim Hollis, Secretary and Treasurer of the Johnstown Building and Construction Trades. "We have every reason to expect that his compassion will carry over into the Governor's office."

“The Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center is a prime example of what I would like to create across the state to help foster economic growth," said Onorato. "If elected, I would expand on the Center’s ideas and bring them to more locations to encourage new companies to locate in our communities."

“To effectively fight crime and end the cycle of violence, we must also focus on prevention,” Onorato said. “From early childhood education to economic and workforce development, we must recognize and address the contributing factors that increase criminal behavior.”

"The Chester County Young Democrats offer their endorsement and full support to Dan Onorato,” said Sean McCarson, Treasurer and Spokesman for the CCYD. “We believe Dan has the right experience to lead us during this tough economic climate. Dan is committed to getting Pennsylvanians back to work and increasing transparency in state government."

“Dan Onorato has what it takes to bring jobs to our communities,” Payton said, “His economic plan will ensure that we are attracting the high-growth firms that are shaping our 21st-century economy and creating quality, well-paying jobs. Dan recognizes the connection between quality education and a growing economy; his plan to invest in early childhood education will help Pennsylvania compete over the next twenty years and beyond. Dan has a clear vision for Pennsylvania's future, and the proven experience necessary to take us there.”

"We were confident we could win the 2,000 signatures needed," Kinross continued, "but with the help of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we were able to submit 20,000 signatures from 50 counties."

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United Steelworkers Endorse Dan Onorato for Governor

February 17, 2010

United Steelworkers Endorse Dan Onorato for Governor

PITTSBURGH: The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed Dan Onorato for Governor at their headquarters in Pittsburgh. The Steelworkers’ endorsement is the second major announcement of statewide labor support for Onorato in as many weeks, and Onorato remains the only Democratic nominee for Governor to receive a statewide labor endorsement. Onorato has also received the endorsements of three local Service Employees International Union unions (SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, 32BJ and Workers United PA Joint Board) that represent more than 43,000 workers across Pennsylvania.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the hardworking men and women of the Steelworkers International,” Onorato said. “Steel has always been synonymous with Pittsburgh - once as its economic foundation and today as a reminder of our resilience and ability to adapt to new technologies."

"Dan Onorato is the only candidate for Governor who knows what it takes to help lead and manage a large economy in difficult times,” said Leo W. Gerard, USW International President. “As Allegheny County Executive, Dan invested in innovative technologies that transformed supposedly outdated industries into the new frontiers for job creation.”

The USW is the largest industrial labor union in North America with more than 850,000 members. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the union represents workers in a diverse range of industries. The union is also noted for its political activism in Pennsylvania, where a network of more than 350 organizers and 5,000 volunteers mobilized voters in the 2006 midterm elections.

District 10 (Pennsylvania) endorsed Onorato at its annual District Conference. "We need to grow Pennsylvania’s economy, and Dan is the only candidate with the experience to lead us out of this economic crisis,” said John DeFazio, USW District 10 Director. “We have seen and benefited from the economic revitalization Dan put in motion, and we know he can replicate that revitalization across the Commonwealth.”

In January, Onorato released a plan to grow Pennsylvania’s economy and help create family-sustaining jobs. Onorato’s plan has five (5) central tenets:

Establish a climate where businesses can succeed;
Launch a “Grow Your Own” success strategy to help firms start, expand and prosper;
Encourage entrepreneurship and innovation;
Boost export opportunities for Pennsylvania companies and attract foreign companies to the state; and
Ensure that Pennsylvania’s workforce is prepared for and able to access high-skill, well-paying jobs.

As Allegheny County Executive Onorato has focused on helping create a strong business and jobs climate. After six years of his leadership, Allegheny County now has more jobs than any other county in Pennsylvania and the county’s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the state and over two percentage points lower than the national average.

The Steelworkers' endorsement comes two weeks after Onorato received the official support of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters. Onorato has also recently released strong fundraising numbers for 2009 and picked up significant support in the northeast from Luzerne County Commissioner Maryanne Petrilla and in the Lehigh Valley from Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Allentown Councilmen Julio Guridy and Ray O'Connell, Easton Mayor Salvatore J. Panto, Jr., Easton Councilwoman Elinor Warner and Councilman Ken Brown, Treasurer David Fleck and Controller Tony Bassil. Earlier this year, Onorato was endorsed by a dozen southwestern Pennsylvania County Commissioners. Onorato has also won major endorsements from southeastern Pennsylvania leaders like Congressman Patrick Murphy, State Senators Daylin Leach and Andy Dinniman and State Representative Mike Gerber.

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