Pennsylvania House Speaker H. William DeWeese received criticism after it was revealed that he spent more that $3,000 of public money for pens and tote bags emblazoned with his name that were distributed to tourists at the Capitol during DeWeese's first four months serving as speaker. Press Secretary Tim Potts dismissed the criticism, saying "It is frankly remarkable, that you look at a $15 billion enterprise and argue with something people want and enjoy."

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