Mixed reaction to health care ruling

Democrats praise, Republicans pan Supreme Court ruling; health care providers hopeful law will improve care and access By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Local elected officials, political candidates and party leaders in Chester County all had varied opinions about Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision upholding the vast majority of the Affordable Care Act — President Barack Obama’s signature...

Local U.S. Reps back debt deal

Sen. Toomey says ‘no’; Casey backs compromise By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes All three local U.S. House of Representatives members voted Monday night to support a compromise measure raising the federal debt ceiling and cutting spending, while it is expected that Pennsylvania’s two U.S. Senators will split their votes. Rep. Joe Pitts (R-16), who represents Birmingham, Pennsbury,...