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Lawmakers say taxpayers may make up budget shortfall from failed stocks
By: Scott Detrow
Pennsylvania’s two primary public pension programs lost more than 28 billion dollars last year, mostly due
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16 years ago
Former state Senator Vince Fumo is expected to wrap up his testimony today in his federal corruption trial. The case could take a dramati
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16 years ago
Second Philadelphia budget forum in Germantown
16 years ago
Financial experts predict a grim year for PA economy
By: Scott Detrow
With financial experts predicting a bleak outlook for Pennsylvania’s economy for the rest of this year, WHY
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16 years ago
Philadelphia mayor longs for stimulus
By: Tom MacDonald
The city of Philadelphia is still not sure how much money it will get from the federal stimulus plan. WHYY’
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16 years ago
Port Authority to decide on new projects
Special projects in Philadelphia and Camden could receive funding from the Delaware River Port Authority. The DRPA Board is expected to v
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16 years ago
Forums giving city officials an earful
Philadelphians with an opinion about how the city should address its 1-billion-dollar budget gap, can give their two cents at a series of
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16 years ago
Fumo’s testimony parses meanings of ‘ethical’ and ‘legal’
Former state Senator Vince Fumo is back on the witness stand today, defending himself under cross-examination. Fumo has admitted to a mul
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16 years ago
Child’s Play promotes learning
A study of 11, 000 third-graders found that kids who have more recess behave better and are likely to learn more.
Researchers at
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16 years ago