Politics & Policy
Measles cases halt US-bound flights of Afghan evacuees
The U.S. has halted U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees after discovering a few cases of measles among Afghans arriving in the United States.
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Pa. GOP aims to advance election ‘investigation’ with subpoenas
The top Republican in Pennsylvania’s state Senate is pushing forward the GOP’s “forensic investigation” of last year’s presidential election.
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Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandate: ‘We’re in a tough stretch’
President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to curb the surging delta variant.
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Pa. school mask lawsuit backed by group that challenged 2020 election results
Rudy Giuliani once described the Amistad Project as a “partner” in the Trump campaign’s legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election. But little else is known about the group.
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House Dems begin moving parts of Biden $3.5T domestic plans
Democrats are starting to push plans for providing paid family and medical leave, easing climate change, and bolstering education through House committees.
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Republicans start election ‘investigation’ in Pennsylvania
Leaders of the state Senate's Democratic minority say it is a perversion of the Senate's rules and an extension of a nationwide campaign to roll back voting rights.
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Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans
President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Never Forget: Collective memory and trauma on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11th
Conversations about that day, which took 2,977 lives, start with “Where were you when it happened?” and “What do you remember?”
Air Date: September 9, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Rules set to make N.J. ban on criminal past in housing discrimination official
The N.J. law would take effect on Jan. 1 and official rules are now up for public discussion.
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Report: Solar could power 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035
The report says the U.S. would need to quadruple its annual solar capacity in order to address the existential threat posed by climate change.
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Many of Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial hopefuls see a blueprint in Texas abortion law
GOP lawmakers have been pushing bills that would further restrict abortion and the debate is poised to become key in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race.
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Philadelphia City Council says no to live meetings, will return virtually next week
To guard against the coronavirus’ delta variant force, the council will resume virtual hearings starting Sept. 17.
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Biden surveys New Jersey storm damage after deadly flooding
Pointing accusingly at climate change, President Joe Biden toured deadly Northeast flood damage Tuesday.
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Lawmakers vow action after Ida floods Gulf Coast, Northeast
Lawmakers from both parties say haunting images of Hurricane Ida show the need to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.
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Biden approves New Jersey disaster declaration in the wake of Ida
The declaration opens up recovery funding to six counties where Ida caused flash flooding, tornadoes, destruction, and at least 27 deaths.
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