Hoeffel Joins Rendell Administration

Former Congressman Joe Hoeffel (PA-13) is joining the Rendell Administration as Deputy Secretary in the Office of International Business Development. Hoeffel surrendered his seat to run for the U.S. Senate in 2004 against Arlen Specter. Last year he planned another Senate run against Rick Santorum before deciding against a run after being persuaded to allow Bob Casey no major opposition. This year he decided to run for Lt. Governor before Gov. Rendell again twisted his arm to quit the race.

Rumors are that, in his new position, Hoeffel will be searching the globe for a spine.