Telephones are a virtual necessity - not a luxury - and the revenues collected by this tax flow into the general fund. But this once temporary tax remains and costs American taxpayers, our small businesses and families almost $6 billion dollars a year.

Fitzpatrick who was an attorney at a firm active in county affairs was the candidate preferred by county Republican Party leaders. Philadelphia television station NBC 10 later reported that Fitzpatrick had conceded the election to Murphy. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district.

He is a member of the Republican Party. He was reelected to Congress in 2010 and 2012. Michael G.