Good morning everyone!  Here is today's Daily Briefing.

The Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Rebecca Blank, was in Allentown yesterday, where she announced a $500,000 grant to the Bridgeworks Incubator in the city.  Governor Corbett was also in the Valley yesterday, touring Westport Axle in Upper Macungie.  The Easton Peace Candle needs $25,000 in upgrades.

In national news, the U.S. Court of Appeals has struck down an EPA rule that required coal plants to reduce emissions.  Congressman Todd Akin refused to drop out of the Missouri Senate race yesterday, as the first deadline for withdrawal passed.

And that's it for now!  Have a great day, and we'll see you later.
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