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Fresh debate on school vouchers, anyone?

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This weekend library advocates in Philadelphia are kicking off a campaign called Leaders For Readers United.  The Friends of ...

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Chester County businessman Steve Welch has announced he’ll enter the Republican primary for Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’ ...

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On the way home from my high school reunion in Michigan, I decided to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial in western Pennsylvania near ...

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Celebrating a 45th high school reunion

If you’re lucky, you too may be able to attend your 45th high school reunion, as I did recently back in Michigan. It’ll be a ...

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Plucky Republican mayoral candidate throws verbal grenades

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Limits of federal regulation: Will government ever have enough money and personnel to regulate every food, toy, appliance, financial instrument, etc.?

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Pandering senators blame China, not their Wall Street constituents and contributors, for U.S. job losses

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