Politics & Policy
Reporter Tom LoBianco has been covering Pence since his time as Indiana governor. His new book is a detailed account of Pence's life, outlook, and relationship with Trump.
Air Date: October 8, 2019
Listen 49:00This left-wing organizer wants to steal a powerful Pa. Senate seat from Philly’s Democratic machine
Nikil Saval of Reclaim Philadelphia hosts his first fundraiser next week.
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N.J. to offer schools $100 million for lead remediation, require more frequent tests
New Jersey will begin borrowing $100 million to pay for lead remediation projects in schools across the state and require educational facilities test for lead contamination.
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How the U.S. could afford ‘Medicare for all’
Health care is Americans’ number-one priority, based on recent polls, so it’s no wonder it’s been a hot topic in the Democratic primary.
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In major policy shift, U.S. will stand aside as Turkish forces extend reach in Syria
In December, Trump abruptly announced that troops would be withdrawn from Syria, which Turkey praised, but sparked criticism among our allies and within Trump's own Cabinet.
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Here’s how Pa. Republicans are involved in efforts to censure Schiff
Five of the nine have confirmed they support the effort, and are involved in some capacity.
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Lawyer: 2nd Trump whistleblower spoke to inspector general
A second whistleblower has spoken to the intelligence community’s internal watchdog and has information that backs the original whistleblower’s complaint about Trump.
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In one Pennsylvania swing district, it’s not all impeachment all the time
Impeachment may be taking up most of the oxygen on Capitol Hill these days, but that's not necessarily the case in swing districts like Wild's.
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Trump bars immigrants who cannot pay for health care
Trump signed a proclamation barring legal immigrants who cannot prove they will have health care coverage or the means to pay for it.
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Trump seethes over impeachment inquiry and slams critics
President Trump is seething over an impeachment inquiry into his conduct after Democrats subpoenaed the White House about contacts with Ukraine.
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Payouts for Vegas victims a ‘cold, mathematical calculation’
Lawyers representing relatives of the dead and those wounded or haunted by the shooting applauded the settlement and said it would eliminate a protracted court battle.
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Gov. Wolf plans to have Pennsylvania join a regional effort to cut carbon emissions
Wolf bypassed the Pennsylvania legislature with an executive order that starts the process to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Once again, Pa. House will bar nonbelievers from giving invocations
A battle over religion in the state House appears to be over, and the theists have won.
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Law enforcement officials try to warn Facebook off its encryption plans
The Justice Department is asking that Facebook hold off on its plans to fully encrypt its messaging services.
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City Council eyes elimination of Free Library fines, debts
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker said library fines set up barriers to accessing educational resources and services. Even minimal fines drive people away.
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