Barletta vexed by McCain snub
Hazleton mayor wants candidates to come to city to address illegal immigration issue.

BILL O ’ BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

HAZLETON – U.S. Sen. John McCain has declined Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta’s invitation to visit the city to discuss illegal immigration.

“I think the candidates are purposely avoiding Hazleton and the issue of illegal immigration,â€