Politics heats up in Pennsylvania

Chelsea Clinton is coming to Penn State tomorrow, it was announced today.

Ron Paul is coming to Penn State Friday, it was announced yesterday.

Barack Obama is closing the gap in Pennsylvania, according to polls, with Hillary Clinton still ahead.

Meanwhile, a second candidate for the fifth district congressional seat has reported personal spending in excess of $350,000, senior reporter Mike Joseph reports today.

Linked is a rundown of political activity in Happy Valley and around Pennsylvania.

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