Politics & Policy
Deal seems near on $2T Biden package, though deadline slips
A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats have edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation.
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White House: Biden to outline filibuster changes in ‘weeks’
The filibuster stands in the way as Biden aims to pass sweeping voting laws and secure the nation’s credit.
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Berks County aims to correct inaccurate Spanish-language voting information sent to voters
Activists and leaders vollied harsh criticism and accusations of voter suppression for incorrect voting instructions.
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This week, Senate Republicans blocked a major voting rights bill. We'll talk about the bill, what options remain for Democrats, and how to protect the right to vote.
Air Date: October 22, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Black churches in N.J. getting ready for ‘Souls to the Polls’
As New Jersey gets ready for its first-ever early voting period, some Black churches in the state are getting ready to bring “souls to the polls.”
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Higher wages, sick pay now attached to Pennsylvania’s incentives
Wolf signed an executive order requiring companies receiving incentives to pay at least $13.50 an hour, rising to $15 an hour in 2024.
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Big changes in White House ideas to pay for $2 trillion plan
The White House is floating new plans for ways to pay for President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion proposal for expanding social services and tackling climate change.
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Why $1 billion in rent relief isn’t keeping some Pa. tenants safe from eviction
While a long-feared wave of evictions hasn’t come to pass, a lack of coordination between programs and courts leaves some renters in a pinch.
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Shapiro reports $10M in campaign cash for gubernatorial run
Shapiro, considered the likely Democratic nominee to succeed Gov. Tom Wolf, has raised a little over $9 million this year, his campaign said.
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UN study: Planned fossil fuel production ‘dangerously out of sync’ with emissions goals
The report also found that 20 major economies have invested more into new fossil fuel projects than into clean energy since the start of 2020.
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Are you mailing your ballot? Here’s what to know about postage
You may have to buy two stamps instead of one in some cases, though if you forget, the Postal Service says it will deliver your ballot anyway.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2021 Pa. general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is being held Tuesday, Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as the nation’s first transgender four-star officer
Levine leads the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
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House panel on Jan. 6 votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt for defying subpoena
The unanimous vote sends the measure to the full House. If the chamber approves it, the referral would be sent on to federal law enforcement for potential charges.
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Complaints about spam texts were up 146% last year. Now, the FCC wants to take action
Even as the federal government has cracked down on robocalls, more than 47 billion spam texts have been sent so far in 2021, one company found, costing Americans millions.
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