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Politics & Policy

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Pennsylvania
Politics

Frustrated by the Pa. legislature? How obscure rules kill reforms and fuel partisan gridlock

The rules put much of the power in the hands of the majority party, which Democrats and good-government groups said effectively stifles the voices of many Pennsylvanians.

5 years ago

An elections worker processes a mail ballot.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Election officials want a say in Pa.’s voting reforms, but politics may get in the way

As two GOP lawmakers push to abolish mail voting, county election officials say the state should keep and improve the new system.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One
Radio Times
Environment
Health Care
Public Health

Trump’s phone call; pandemic preparedness

We examine the legal and ethical issues raised by President Trump's leaked phone call. Then, why weren't we prepared for the pandemic and will we be next time?

Air Date: January 5, 2021 10:00 am

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President Trump arrives at a rally in support of Republican incumbent Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue
NPR
Elections
National

‘Definitely a Civil War’: Trump’s demands splinter GOP ahead of Georgia vote

President Trump has demanded total loyalty from Republicans, but nowhere more dramatically than in Georgia where the last thing the GOP needed was an intra-party fight.

5 years ago

Thomas Hedrich sets up voting flags at a polling location.
Elections
National

Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake

Tuesday's voting will help determine President-elect Joe Biden’s capacity to enact what may be the most progressive governing agenda in generations.

5 years ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Congress expected to certify Biden’s win this week — despite GOP push to subvert the vote

Based on allegations of fraud and “unlawful practices,” found meritless by the courts, many Republicans plan to contest the results in key swing states, including Pa.

5 years ago

The 2020 census form. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Government Accountability

Attorney: Congressional seat data not ready until February

The Census Bureau has found new irregularities in the headcount data that determines congressional seat allocations and the distribution of $1.5 trillion in spending each year

5 years ago

Gabriel Sterling, voting system implementation manager for the Georgia secretary of state's office, answers questions during a press conference in November. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

Georgia election official: Don’t let misinformation ‘suppress your own vote’

He went line by line Monday refuting allegations made by President Trump about the state's voting system.

5 years ago

A mural by Michelle Angela Ortiz on the Capitol steps in 2018. (Sarah Anne Hughes / Billy Penn)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Event to burn ‘Trump 2024 flag’ is listed on Pa. government website. Surprisingly, that’s not unusual.

State officials said all publicly approved demonstrations appear in the online calendar.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden arrives at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Delaware
Elections

Virtual parade, military escort part of Biden inauguration plans

President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has released more details about the plans for the inauguration later this month.

5 years ago

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is recovering from bypass surgery but begins his second term Tuesday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Elections

Recovering from emergency bypass surgery, Wilmington mayor to take oath for second term

Mike Purzycki underwent surgery last week after his physical revealed significant blockage. He will take the oath of office virtually on Tuesday.

5 years ago

Surrounded by Army cadets, President Trump watches the Army-Navy football game
NPR
Military
National

Trump and the military: What an erratic commander in chief leaves behind

"Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,'" a retired officer says.

5 years ago

A voter fills out paperwork before casting her ballot in Atlanta.
NPR
Elections
National

It all comes down to this — 2 Georgia races that will determine control of the Senate

If Dems pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, they will retain it.

5 years ago

Voters wait in line to casts their ballot in the Pennsylvania primary
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting

Some proposals would completely get rid of no-excuse absentee voting; other plans would clarify rules around how mail ballots can be submitted and counted.

5 years ago

Cori Bush speaks during a canvassing event
NPR
National
Politics

Here’s a look at Congress’ incoming freshman class

The 117th Congress will be the most diverse group of federal lawmakers yet.

5 years ago

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