Sen. Specter tells Pa. Democratic leaders he’s ‘pleased and proud’ to be in their party

PITTSBURGH — Sen. Arlen Specter told Pennsylvania’s Democratic leaders Saturday he’s “pleased and proud” to be back in the party he left shortly after launching his political career more than four decades ago.

Pa.’s Sen. Specter receives cheers, catcalls, as he defends voting record at labor rally

PITTSBURGH — Sen. Arlen Specter is getting a mixed reception from organized labor as he mingles with Pennsylvania Democratic Party leaders in Pittsburgh.