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Government & Politics


So much for the vaunted Colbert-bump

By Mark Eichmann - November 20th, 2009

Congressman Castle recently appeared on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, but he may not have received the mythical "Colbert bump" as a result.


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Unions call for action on river dredging

By Tom MacDonald - November 20th, 2009

Both sides in the controversial deepening of the Delaware River are continuing their battle on the issue. Environmentalists filed more legal challenges in the federal courts in both New Jersey and Delaware while supporters held a rally on Thursday in Philadelphia.


Bill would change definition of 'self defense'

By Scott Detrow - November 20th, 2009

Critics say a bill aimed at broadening the right to self-defense would have unintended consequences, and make it harder for prosecutors to convict murderers.


Phila. City Council ready to crack down on cyclists

By Susan Phillips - November 18th, 2009

Two recent pedestrian deaths caused by cyclists in Philadelphia have City Council rushing to regulate bicycling on city streets.


Delaware looks to improve prison health care

By Mark Eichmann - November 18th, 2009


Delaware's unemployment insurance extended

By Mark Eichmann - November 18th, 2009


Pa lawmakers losing patience with delayed casino project

By Susan Phillips - November 17th, 2009


FEMA officials survey N.J. shore

November 17th, 2009


Pa. DEP hit hardest in layoffs

By Tom MacDonald - November 17th, 2009


Pa. prisons told to prepare for increased parole population

By Susan Phillips - November 17th, 2009


New optimism for Mideast peace?

By Mark Eichmann - November 17th, 2009


N.J. budget woes worse than thought

November 16th, 2009


Project to make freight flow more freely

By Tom MacDonald - November 16th, 2009


319 state workers in Pennsylvania laid off

By Scott Detrow - November 16th, 2009


Beau Biden leads Mike Castle in hypothetical matchup

By Mark Eichmann - November 16th, 2009


Philadelphia's recycling program no longer a cash cow

By Susan Phillips - November 16th, 2009


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