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September 9th, 2009
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Anne Scheuring Receives Endorsement from PASNAP
On Wednesday morning, Anne Scheuring, Democratic candidate for the special election in the 24th Senate District met with members of PASNAP, a prominent nursing union, outside Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown.
"Healthcare is on the top of everyone's minds these days, there is no doubt that the system needs reforms. What many people aren't talking about is the quality of healthcare being provided to patients. Nurses are an extremely important factor in patient care, currently we aren't giving them the support they need to give the best patient care possible. Senator Leach has proposed a bill in the Senate dealing with nurse to patient ratios. When I am elected I will be an absolute advocate for healthcare, from access to affordable healthcare to making sure the patient is receiving the best healthcare when they need it," said Scheuring.
"It is hard to believe, but there are no regulations in Pennsylvania guaranteeing that there are enough nurses for patients. Its a dangerous situation which nurses are seeking to change. We have minimum ratios for schools, daycares and prisons, but not for hospitals. We need to have guaranteed safe staffing so that patients are kept safe. Anne Scheuring is committed to fighting for patient safety in Harrisburg, and we need to do what we can to help get her there," said Gilbertsville resident Beth Doyle, RN, president of the nurses' union and 31 year nurse at Mercy Suburban.
"I am glad that funding health care is a priority issue for Anne Scheuring. I believe she will keep the emphasis on quality medical care for every individual and support legislation to ensure safe nurse-to-patient ratios." said Gertrude Simplair, RN, an ICU nurse who resides in Lansdale.
"I am very happy to accept the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. Everyone who has ever been cared for by a nurse knows the dedication and warmth they give every one of their patients. I thank them for meeting with me this morning and I urge all who care about making healthcare better in Pennsylvania to come out and vote on Tuesday, September 29th," said Anne on receiving the union's endorsement.
Anne Scheuring is a Lansdale Councilwoman, wife, mother of four and grandmother of seven. She is a lifelong Lansdale resident and is active in many community organizations. She is the Democratic candidate for the 24th State Senate District.
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Two Montgomery County candidates running for state Sen. Rob Wonderling's seat
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
By SARAH CASSI
The Express-Times
Yard signs planted along Route 22 over the Labor Day weekend signal the earnest start of campaigns to fill state Sen. Rob Wonderling's seat.
On Sept. 29, voters will choose between two Montgomery County candidates: Democrat Anne Henning Scheuring, a Lansdale councilwoman, and Republican Bob Mensch, a state representative.
Wondering is resigning to lead the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Wonderling's 24th Senatorial District covers parts of Northampton, Lehigh, Montgomery and Bucks counties.
Scheuring, 64, was born and raised in Lansdale and was elected to borough council in 2008.
She is chairwoman of the parks and recreation committee and also serves on the code enforcement committee.
"If the voters care about the lack of funds at all levels of service and government, they should come out to vote on September 29th," Scheuring said via e-mail. "If they care about abuse of special privileges given to members of our state legislature, they should come out and vote on September 29th. I vow to bring about a new culture of accountability in Harrisburg."
Mensch, 63, of Marlborough Township, is in his second term representing the 147th District.
Mensch was born in Pennsburg, Pa., and has lived in Marlborough Township in northern Montgomery County since 1975.
Residents eligible to vote in the special election include those from Easton; Forks, Palmer and Williams townships; and Glendon, Tatamy, West Easton and Wilson boroughs.
Reporter Sarah Cassi can be reached at 610-258-7171 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
September 7, 2009
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Anne Scheuring's Statement on Labor Day
"Today we celebrate the sacrifices and achievements made by our brothers and sisters in organized labor. The leaders of the union movementprovided generations of American working families with a middle class lifestyle they deserve but today we are facing difficult times. High unemployment, over 1 million Pennsylvanians without healthcare and perhaps the most alarming occurrence is the status of the budget in Harrisburg. State workers, teachers, child care providers are losing their jobs, their pay, their benefits daily because our lawmakers are playing politics with the lives of working Pennsylvanians. Many would choose to pass a budget on the backs of workers if they had the opportunity. We must stand up, we must pass a budget, we must fund our schools, we must fund our healthcare facilities, we must fund our law enforcement. This is our time to rise above, September 29th is our time to bring back common sense and dignity to Harrisburg. I hope that everyone enjoys a day of rest and relaxation in the company of friends and family, tomorrow we must begin to end this budget debacle."
Anne Scheuring will be spending that day with members of organized labor in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. She is a Lansdale Councilwoman, wife, mother of four and grandmother of seven. She is a lifelong Lansdale resident and is active in many community organizations. She is theDemocratic candidate for the 24th State Senate District.
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30 Days Until the People of the 24th District Elect a New Senator
Anne Scheuring is a Lansdale Councilwoman, wife, mother of four and grandmother of seven. She is a lifelong Lansdale resident and is active in many community organizations. She is the Democratic candidate for the 24th State Senate District.
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August 19, 2009
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Anne Scheuring Blasts Senators for Override Vote on the Bridge Budget
On Wednesday, the State Senate plan to come back from their vacations, not to work on a budget that will pass both the House and be signed by Governor Rendell, but to override the line item vetoes the Governor put through SB850 in order to pay state employees.
“SB850 is quite possibly the most destructive bill to the state of Pennsylvania” said Anne Scheuring, Democratic candidate for State Senate. “This budget intends to slash funding to most state services, including education, hospitals and law enforcement; the only thing worse than not having a budget is having a budget that will negatively impact thousands of residents of the 24th District.”
“The bridge budget was meant to act as an intermediary so that state employees would not have to face week after week without a paycheck. We were told that all sides were going to sit down and work out a budget that will make sense for Pennsylvania and yet legislators stroll in at 1pm on a Wednesday, vote on an override that will accomplish nothing and say “Have a good weekend” at the end of the day. The people of the 24th District deserve a Senator that will stand up for the interests, not just kowtow to the leadership and play politics as usual.”
Anne Scheuring is a Lansdale Councilwoman, wife, mother of four and grandmother of seven. She is a lifelong Lansdale resident and is active in many community organizations. She is the Democratic candidate for the 24th State Senate District.
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Senate Race Heats Up
By Bradley Schlegel
http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2009/08/15/news/srv0000006121313.eml
LANSDALE — Anne Henning Scheuring is angry with Harrisburg for failing to settle its dispute over the 2009-10 budget.
"The whole town is at a standstill," she said. "The legislators should be locked in a room together until they figure this out."
As the Democratic candidate for next month's special election to fill the vacant state Senate seat representing the 24th District, Scheuring hopes to inject a dose of reality into the General Assembly.
"Handling budgets requires common sense," said Scheuring, a member of Lansdale Borough Council.
Her energy and community activism makes Scheuring a formidable opponent for state Rep. Bob Mensch, R-147th District, the Republican nominee for the Sept. 29 special election to replace Rob Wonderling, according to Abe Amoros, spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
"There has been no better time in recent memory when a citizen candidate has the opportunity to leave an indelible impression on voters," Amoros said. "She's an outsider, someone people can trust."
A grandmother and avid camper as well as motorcycle and ATV rider — "I'll do anything to have fun," she said — Scheuring chairs the borough's parks and recreation committee and also serves on the code enforcement and economic development committees.
As treasurer of the Lansdale Historical Society, Scheuring also heads the restoration committee for the Jenkins Family Homestead.
"We call her Activity Anne," Amoros said.
Scheuring's vitality and civic responsibility demonstrates an understanding of the lifestyle of most residents of the 24th District, which includes Montgomery, Bucks, Northampton and Lehigh counties according to Kristen Stoner, executive director of the Democratic State Senatorial Campaign Committee.
"Anne knows her neighbors," Stoner said. "The community has asked her to serve in the past, and she always stepped up."
The Democratic committee chairs of all four counties have endorsed Scheuring, according to campaign manager Dan Robinett.
"Anne's doing great," said Robinett, working on his fourth special election in eight years. "She's got a simple message that everyone can understand: Change is needed in Harrisburg."
Gov. Ed Rendell believes Scheuring's community service background makes her an attractive candidate, according to Steve Crawford, Rendell's chief of staff.
"Some would say the professional political experience has let us down," Crawford said.
Rendell and Scheuring met two weeks ago, according to Crawford. He said Scheuring's common-sense approach impressed the governor.
"Gov. Rendell sees this as a winnable race," Crawford said. "He's grateful for, and strengthened by, a united Democratic caucus in the Senate."
The decision by Senate Majority Leader and Lt. Gov. Joe Scarnati to hold the election five weeks before the Nov. 3 General Election — which Scheuring called "a ridiculous waste of money" — created a challenging situation for both candidates, according to Amoros.
Mensch, a former Marlborough supervisor, said he expects to campaign "24 hours a day, seven days a week," unless he is called to Harrisburg to vote on a budget resolution.
Since accepting his party's nomination Aug. 6, Mensch — who expects to spend more than $500,000 — has made several fundraising calls. Relying mostly on the insurance, telecom, industrial and medical sectors, he said his goal is to raise approximately $200,000.
Mensch, who is utilizing a team of eight or nine campaigners, called the fundraising his least favorite part of the process.
"But you can't be shy," he said.
Scheuring's campaign — led by Robinett, a strategist from Kentucky, that includes between 20 and 30 friends, relatives and colleagues and staffers from the DSSCC — has begun to penetrate all four counties, according to Stoner.
Rendell's office will provide Scheuring with fundraising assistance, according to Crawford. He said the governor would be willing to participate in the campaign once the budget situation is resolved.
"All they have to do is ask," Crawford said.
She said Scheuring will spend significant time in Northampton and Lehigh counties listening to voters. A Lansdale campaign office is scheduled to open soon, according to Stoner.
"Anne has a great heart for listening to people's concerns," Stoner said. "She's very thoughtful. I'm looking forward see her take that kind of consideration to Harrisburg."
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The special election for the 24th District Senate seat will be held on Sept. 29
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