Politics & Policy
Analyst: Oil price war might actually be good for Pa. shale industry
That could increase demand from the gas-rich Utica and Marcellus shale region in Pennsylvania, said Anne Robba, head of Americas gas & power for S&P Global Platts.
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Pa. lawmakers plan to meet in the Capitol next week, despite coronavirus concerns
Starting Friday, all public events in the Capitol are canceled until further notice, state officials said. That includes tours, school field trips, and rallies.
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Watch: Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency
It comes as the world has been lurching to try to contain the virus's spread, with millions of students staying home across three continents and large gatherings canceled.
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Bernie Sanders is opening five campaign offices in Joe Biden’s native Pa.
The Biden camp has closed its Philly HQ to the public over coronavirus concerns.
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Pelosi says agreement near with White House on virus aid
The potential deal between Congress and the White House would cap a tumultuous week
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Q&A: New travel ban shakes up airlines, passengers
The ban will affect 7,300 flights — and more than 2 million airline seats — scheduled from 26 European nations to the U.S.
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‘Excuses to try to silence me’: Lawsuit alleges racial bias at Pa.’s anti-discrimination agency
The PHRC has long been haunted by allegations that it is ineffectual and that its leadership perpetuates the same kinds of discrimination it aims to combat.
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Trump suspends travel between U.S. and Europe for 30 days
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.
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Camden County GOP offers apology, deletes Muslim-bashing Facebook posts
The party chairman denied the county GOP had made the posts, suggesting it could have been the work of a member of the public.
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Bernie Sanders says he’s moving ahead with his Dem campaign
He told reporters in Burlington, Vermont, on Wednesday that he's not quitting despite key primary losses to Joe Biden the night before.
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Amid coronavirus concerns, Biden celebrates primary wins in Philly
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders both canceled rallies in Cleveland Tuesday night, hoping to avoid spreading coronavirus. Biden went to Philly instead.
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Joe Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states
Joe Biden delivered decisive wins in Missouri and Mississippi on Tuesday, dealing an early blow to Bernie Sanders
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Joe Biden spent years embracing Michigan. Now he hopes voters return the favor
As vice president, Biden visited Detroit nearly a dozen times, more than President Barack Obama. He was in Detroit again on Monday, this time campaigning before Big Tuesday.
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Philly wants to try ‘basic income’
The idea of giving citizens a monthly basic income has come up on the presidential campaign trail. Now, Philly wants to try it as a way to lift some residents out of poverty.
Air Date: March 10, 2020
Listen 14:46Fight over natural gas tax break divides Pa. Democrats
Lawmakers in Harrisburg have never overridden a veto from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
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