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//Pennsylvania Attorney General//



What you need to knowFormal QualificationsInformal Qualifications Democratic CandidatesRepublican Candidate

What you need to know:
Under our state’s constitution, the Attorney General of Pennsylvania is the chief law enforcement officer. In this position, the Attorney General shall use his/her power to perform certain tasks involved with law enforcement within the commonwealth. The Attorney General is expected to follow out a series of responsibilities and duties within the political community and has full support for his actions under the Commonwealth Attorneys Act. There are several responsibilities that an attorney general is expected to follow. Many of which, fall within the lines of the Commonwealth. One of the main responsibilities includes taking charge of the prosecution against public disruption and crime within the communities. Another responsibility includes reviewing rules and regulations for Commonwealth agencies making sure they are fully legal. Any Commonwealth leases and contracts must also be reviewed as well. One of the last major responsibilities includes collecting any debts or taxes that are due to the Commonwealth.

The Attorney General must also serve on a number a number of boards and committees involved with the commonwealth. These groups include: - The Board of Pardons - The Joint committee on Documents - The Hazardous Substances Transportation Board - The Board of Finance and Revenue - The Pennsylvania Commission on crime and Delinquency - The Civil Disorder Commission - The Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission

The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office receives more than 50,000 complaints ranging from health care issues, to insurance fraud. Every year, the office accepts complaint forms and reviews every single one for content and detail. Using the complaints received, the Attorney General’s Office investigates any issues addressed by the people and makes sure that the complaints received are taken care of in a respectful and orderly manner. The Pennsylvania Attorney General makes $152,443.00 a year and serves a four-year term.

**Formal Qualifications**

 * Must have a clean crime record.
 * Knowledge of the processes of other affairs for the state such as; municipal issues, transportation, education and training of police officers, etc.
 * Needs to be at least 30 years of age and be a US citizen.

**Informal Qualifications**

 * Background in law enforcement strongly suggested.
 * Law school degree and experience in litigation also strongly suggested.
 * History of positive activity in public matters suggested.
 * Strong in dealing with the public and individual people.
 * Aptitude in the interpretation of legal documents.
 * Extensive knowledge of all civil and criminal legal processes.
 * Outspoken nature against crime (organized or otherwise) strongly suggested.
 * Ability to serve on multiple boards and give input on matters of the Commonwealth.

//**Kathleen Kane**//
Democratic Candidate for Attorney General

Kane was born in Scranton Pennsylvania and graduated from University of Scranton and Temple University School of Law. Her past prosecutions in court consist of many murders and child abuse cases. She is the former Assistant District Attorney for Lackawanna County and the deputy of the county’s first Insurance Fraud Task Force. From 2003 until the present she’s has had her own private law practice and was a lawyer for Post and Schell Philadelphia law firm from 1992 to 1995. She also has involvement in charities like Hands on Hope which she is the president and in the board of directors. The Friendship house, which she is also on the board of directors and was a past member Child Abuse Coalition. She has recently been endorsed by Bill Clinton.

Her plans as Attorney General:

-Grand Jury will no longer investigate child abuse cases due to the length in takes for investigation. She wants child abuse cases to end quickly.

-Funding for Attorney General’s Environmental Crime Unit. She wants to end companies from pumping unknown chemicals and poisoning waters. And those companies that are should be held accountable.

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Democratic Candidate for Attorney General
Patrick Murphy is a husband, a father, and the son of a police officer. Patrick Murphy has experience as a federal prosecutor as well as a military prosecutor. Patrick is a very patriotic man. This was shown on September 12, 2001, when Patrick volunteered for combat to help bring to justice the terrorists responsible for killing innocent Americans. Patrick then deployed to Iraq in 2003 as a paratrooper in the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division. While serving our country Patrick was awarded the Bronze Star. After his time in war, he became a part of the Department of Law at West Point, where he taught Constitutional and Military Law. Patrick was a member of Congress and was endorsed by David Axelrod top political advisor to Obama.

Patrick J. Murphy - Information Page @http://www.murphyforpa.com/meet-patrick

//David J. Freed//
Republican Candidate for Attorney General

David J. Freed is an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA). In this role, he is responsible for planning all continuing legal education accredited programs for Pennsylvania’s prosecutors. He trained municipal police officers in preventing and prosecuting sexual assault and domestic violence. Freed is a former faculty member of the National College of District Attorneys and a former private practice attorney with extensive civil trial experience. He is also the elected Secretary Treasurer of the PA District Attorneys association. When asked what his most important priorities would be if elected and how he would go about pursuing them, he said: “The safety of our citizens. I am the only candidate running for attorney general with the proven ability and extensive experience necessary to protect Pennsylvania families, seniors, children and small business owners from crime and corruption. I have handled thousands of cases during my time as a prosecutor, private practice attorney and district attorney. I am confident that I’ll bring the principled leadership and integrity expected of Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer to the office.”

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