Politics & Policy
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in Pa. and other swing states
The contests are particularly important due to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have weakened federal regulatory oversight and returned more power to states.
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TX woman who sued state over abortion ban campaigns for Democrats in Pa.
Amanda Zurawski spent 3 days in intensive care after being refused an abortion to remove her nonviable fetus under TX law. She will be campaigning for Biden-Harris in Pa.
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Listen 1:13Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking
Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.
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Listen 4:44Biden’s support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
Many Democrats worry that not only is the presidency in jeopardy but also their own down-ballot races for control of the House and Senate.
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Biden says he won’t step aside. But if he does, here’s why Harris is the favorite to replace him
Biden picking Harris could limit potential chaos and avoid floor fights that do lasting damage to whoever emerges to take on Republican Donald Trump.
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White House physician says visits by neurologist were part of Biden’s routine physicals
The White House has disclosed after each of the president’s three annual medical reports that he has been seen by a neurologist, among many other specialists.
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A disagreement about measuring student poverty is delaying the Pa. budget
That’s a key issue for public school advocates, who see this year’s budget as critical to eliminating the funding gap between rich and poor districts.
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Biden’s in trouble. That puts more scrutiny on Harris too
Vice President Harris, 59, would be a leading contender if President Biden steps aside from the 2024 race. Even if he stays in, Republicans are making her an issue.
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Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside, says of party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.”
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While Biden campaigns in Pa., some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside
The Democratic convention is fast approaching and Biden’s Friday interview with ABC has not convinced some who remain skeptical.
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Philly host leaves radio station WURD after Biden campaign provides questions for interview
Andrea Lawful-Sanders used questions provided by Biden's campaign when she interviewed him after the first presidential debate.
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Millions in Delaware opioid relief dollars at risk of ‘fraud, waste, abuse’
A state probe targets Code Purple Kent County, whose leader gave gubernatorial candidate Bethany Hall-Long $1,200. She co-chairs the panel that gives grants.
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Listen 1:55David McCormick claims he created ‘hundreds of jobs’ in Pennsylvania. Records suggest otherwise
The Republican nominee for Pa.’s U.S. Senate seat has touted his business leadership. Corporate filings show his job creation claims are inflated.
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Listen 1:09Biden joins sermon at Church of God in Christ during 6th campaign visit to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is considered a must-win in the 2024 presidential election. Biden’s visit comes amid calls that he should leave the race following a poor debate performance.
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The Biden campaign approved questions for the president’s interview on Philly’s WURD
The campaign plans to refrain from offering suggested questions to hosts moving forward, according to a person familiar with the booking process.
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