Politics & Policy
Millions of paycheck protection dollars went to Pennsylvania lobbyists
PPP money isn’t supposed to go to businesses primarily engaged in lobbying. Pa. lobbyists who received the money say it’s only part of their business.
6 years ago
Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
While Senate Republicans struggled to roll out their own $1 trillion proposal, Pelosi implored the White House and GOP lawmakers to stop the infighting.
6 years ago
Democrats meet virtually to approve platform that builds off Biden-Sanders effort
The virtual meeting comes three weeks ahead of what will be one of the strangest party conventions in U.S. history.
6 years ago
Watch: Rep. John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol
Longtime colleagues, friends and members of the public will pay their respects to civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis on Monday and Tuesday July 27, 28 at the U.S. Capitol.
6 years ago
Death reports are still lagging. Pa. hasn’t made it easy to find out just how badly.
It’s one of many instances of the state dropping the ball on best data practices. Instead of making its COVID data easy to view and scrutinize, the state has limited access.
6 years ago
Twitter and Facebook become targets in Trump and Biden ads
Ahead of Election Day, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden aren't just attacking one another in online ads. They're also targeting tech giants.
6 years ago
State unemployment agencies could take months to adapt to White House proposal, memos show
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that it would take most states 8-20 weeks to move to a modified system of awarding benefits
6 years ago
Women reflect on sexist slur that often goes unpunished
AOC's speech resonated with many women — in politics and out, supportive of her politics or not — who said the language had been tacitly accepted for far too long.
6 years ago
Philly groups prepare to get out the vote in election year unlike any other
The pandemic leaves several questions with four months to go before the election, including what polling places will be open and the number of poll workers available.
6 years ago
House bill that would eliminate Superstorm Sandy ‘clawbacks’ advances
Legislation pending in the U.S. House of Representatives would eliminate millions of dollars in “clawbacks” that some victims of Superstorm Sandy still struggle to afford.
6 years ago
Joe Biden has a long to-do list if he wins the White House
The reams of proposals reflect Joe Biden's belief that the nation faces immense challenges that require a far-reaching government response not seen since the New Deal.
6 years ago
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina, where a small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 24.
6 years ago
Study: New infrastructure needed as pollution continues to plague N.J. beaches
The "Safe for Swimming" report found that in 2019, bacteria levels at New Jersey beaches made swimming potentially unsafe on at least one day 73 times.
6 years ago
Trump asked U.S. ambassador to seek British Open for a Trump resort, ex-diplomat says
An ex-diplomat at the U.S. embassy says Ambassador Robert Wood “Woody” Johnson IV told him about the request. “I advised him that doing so would violate federal ethics rules."
6 years ago
The rise of the QAnon conspiracy theory
The expansive conspiracy theory QAnon is growing in popularity and influence. Today we'll discuss the origins and trajectory of QAnon and why people believe in it.
Air Date: July 23, 2020 10:00 am
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