Dennis O'Brien

==Background==
* From Philly.
* First elected at age of 23.
* Won a vote in the PA General Assembly in January 2007 to become the Speaker of the House.
* Was a R in January, 2007.
* Interested in autism and medical research.
* Nickname, "Denny"
==Links==
* Power in the PA House in 2007
===Media===
* http://kdka.com/video/?id=24428@kdka.dayport.com Uncut video interview from Feb 2007.
* PennLive.com: O'Brien reveals details of 'deal' over speakership 1/16/2007 by MARK SCOLFORO HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Dennis M. O'Brien, the Republican who was elected House speaker two weeks ago with mostly Democratic support, agreed he would not raise campaign cash for lawmakers of either party as part of the deal that got him the position.
==Insights==
* Voted for the Payraise.
* Says he won't use a limo. 
* Says he wants a level playing field. 
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* Dennis O'Brien-plank from Mark Rauterkus
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