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State Republicans react to stimulus bill
Pending Senate approval Pennsylvania and New Jersey may come into millions of dollars for schools, as well as roads, bridges and mass tra
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16 years ago
New Jersey bill would allow private contractors to clean toxic waste
By: Mary Fuchs
New Jersey is home to an estimated 20,000 contaminated toxic waste sites. No one is pleased with the slow pace in a
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16 years ago
Stimulus bill will help Pennsylvania education
By: Bill Hangley
Education advocates say Washington’s role in funding schools could be redefined. Pennsylvania state officia
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16 years ago
Threat of arson creates stress and anxiety
Coatesville residents are on high alert after a string of arsons, including a fire that damaged 15 homes on Saturday. Experts say living
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16 years ago
Rendell says prison costs rising, won’t be cut
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has told unions to expect rolling furloughs for state workers. Rendell previously announced he would cut
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16 years ago
Health insurance failing to reach children
By: Bill Hangley
Children’s health advocates are hoping that the Obama administration can make good on a promise to expand t
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16 years ago
Help wanted! City looking for park and rec commissioners
The city of Philadelphia wants applicants to the new Commission on Parks and Recreation. The move is an important step toward merging the
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16 years ago
Technology helps track ER patients
As job losses leave many families without health insurance, experts say the hospital emergency room becomes the first and frequent stop f
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16 years ago
Governer Rendell says to expect zero growth
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell told a meeting of the region’s business leaders to expect zero growth in the upcoming year. Rendel
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16 years ago
New Jersey lawmakers try to extend voting machine requirement deadline
By: Mary Fuchs
New Jersey lawmakers are still trying to extend a deadline on the state’s voting machine requirements. But th
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16 years ago