White: Marcellus Shale Bill a Sham

In a floor speech that drew a standing ovation from fellow Democrats, state , D-Cecil, on Tuesday called a vote for H.B. 1950 a vote for "corporate welfare."

The House is expected to continue deliberations on the bill today.

The Senate version of the Marcellus Shale bill passed Tuesday, with Sen. Tim Solobay, D-Canonsburg, calling the bill and associated impact fee a compromise that will "help communities (and) boost protections."

More on the Senate version of the bill, and .

To view live video from the state House, click here.

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