STATE REP DAVANZO ASKED TO LEAVE HOUSE FLOOR FOR WEARING PATRIOTIC JACKET

Republican state Representative Eric Davanzo is criticizing some of his Democrat counterparts after he was asked to leave the House floor yesterday for wearing what he calls a “patriotic” outfit.  The Westmoreland County representative says he was dressed in a suit jacket with red and white stripes and a dark blue tie with white stars as a way of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this weekend.  Democrat state House Speaker Joanna McClinton called Davanzo’s clothing a “costume,” meaning he was in violation of House rules.  Davanzo decided to leave the House floor rather than remove the jacket.