Politics & Policy
Nations fail to reach deal on UN treaty to protect sea life
A fifth round of talks ended in impasse early Saturday when negotiations at United Nations headquarters in New York were suspended after two weeks.
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Sen. Ron Rice, longest serving Black N.J. lawmaker, amplified women’s voices, colleagues say
Rice, who chaired the N.J. Legislative Black Caucus for 18 years, will retire at the end of August. He wanted a woman to succeed him as chair.
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Doug Mastriano’s insular campaign is full of dedicated supporters — and serious doubts
Doug Mastriano has more mainstream support than ever. But GOP insiders and supporters worry he’s not winning over actual swing voters.
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The war in Ukraine rages on, but the country's people are showing resiliency and fighting back in a way unpredicted by some. We discuss the past 6 months of Russia's invasion.
Air Date: August 26, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Biden’s student loan plan: What we know (and what we don’t)
Here's what we know about Biden's student loan plan so far and what it means for people with outstanding debt.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announces $15 million for Delaware River watershed
Federal and private dollars will help fund projects designed to protect the Delaware River watershed.
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Scott Perry sues for return of cell phone data seized in Jan. 6 investigation
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry is asking a federal court to return information copied from his seized cell phone.
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The federal government has given providers the OK to get five shots out of a one-dose vaccine vial. The state may purchase syringes to make those shots possible.
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Oz sharpens attack on Fetterman health after ‘crudites’ flub
The increasingly pointed and personal barbs come as Oz is trailing Fetterman in polls in the November matchup that could help decide Senate control.
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New Jersey seeks to pass its own Voting Rights Act
Assembly Democrats said the law, inspired by the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, would ban deceptive election practices, and establish a statewide voting database.
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Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine
The announcement comes as Ukraine is celebrating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
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Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell grant recipients
More than 43 million owe a combined $1.6 trillion in federal student debt, with almost a third owing less than $10,000, according to federal data.
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Philadelphia city initiative connects thousands to free internet
Students pre-K through grade 12 at Philadelphia Public Schools and select charter schools are eligible.
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Slashed funding, equity, parent choice: Pa. gov. candidates have hugely different education plans
Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for governor wants to keep increasing public education funding. The GOP candidate wants unprecedented cuts.
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Fetterman gives first Pittsburgh speech since stroke, as rival steps up criticism of his health
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman spoke publicly in Pittsburgh for the first time since he suffered a stroke, as his opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, pressed him to commit to debates.
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