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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett wants to bet on keno. Are your wallet and well-being worth the risk?
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
01-09-2013 |
Policy Issues
Wealth and Welfarenew

As budget ax prepares to fall on social services in Pa., big business gets a hand up.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
06-14-2012 |
Policy Issues
Is Poker Illegal in Pennsylvania? It Dependsnew

According to a couple of recent court rulings, it may depend on where you play and what the appellate court eventually decides.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
02-20-2009 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Pennsylvania, politics, gambling, poker, government, Act 71, legality, poker players alliance, PPA, precedence
Penalizing Homeowners: Ameriquest Mortgage's Smashmouth Loansnew

Ameriquest Mortgage is bringing you the Super Bowl’s halftime extravaganza -- while it roughs up borrowers and encroaches on their homes. Ameriquest has claimed another honor: top political contributor in the mortgage industry, spending nearly $5.6 million to influence November’s elections.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
01-06-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: business, Richard, Ameriquest, lending, lord, Mortgage, Pittsburgh, predatory, Rich, Super Bowl