Politics & Policy
Progressive, moderate wings of Democratic Party at odds over ‘Medicare for All’
Currently, the main “Medicare for All” proposal in the House calling for guaranteed health insurance for every American has just over 100 co-sponsors.
7 years ago
Listen 4:31Why Alabama’s abortion ban is reminiscent of Pennsylvania challenge to Roe v. Wade
The landmark Supreme Court case from Pennsylvania, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, didn't overturn Roe v. Wade. But could Alabama's anti-abortion law?
Air Date: May 28, 2019
Listen 12:45Tax on wealthy, business incentives emerging as top issues in N.J.
Raising taxes on the wealthy and renewing an expiring business incentive program are emerging as top fights as New Jersey's budget deadline approaches.
7 years ago
Want to help fight gerrymandering? Pa. redistricting commission coming to Philly Tuesday
Input on how to create fair congressional, legislative district maps gathered at redistricting commission hearings will be sent to Pa. Gov. Wolf in a report this fall.
7 years ago
Sumo diplomacy: Abe courts Trump with burgers, golf, more
Plenty of world leaders have tried to butter up President Donald Trump with flattery and favors. Japan's Shinzo Abe on Sunday raised the bar for all of them.
7 years ago
Europe’s voters elect new parliament as nationalism mounts
The election began on Thursday, but most of the EU's 28 member states, including the biggest of all, Germany and France, are voting on Sunday. Results are expected overnight.
7 years ago
Delaware, New Jersey lawmakers accuse EPA of deceit over clean car standards
In a letter, Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. Frank Pallone say EPA is listening to fossil-fuel interests over its own staff.
7 years ago
Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit
Theresa May became prime minister in 2016 with one goal: to lead Britain out of the European Union. Three years on, the U.K. is still in the EU, and May's time is ending.
7 years ago
Primary sets up political showdown in Delaware County
Democrats hope to end more than a century of Republican rule in suburban Delaware County in the county council election this fall.
7 years ago
Gordon on track to become first African American woman Register of Wills
Tracey Gordon ran her campaign for the Register of Wills in the Democratic primary on a shoestring budget against an entrenched incumbent.
7 years ago
Federal pipeline safety regulators issue warning on floods and subsidence
The PHMSA advisory bulletin says pipeline incidents caused by erosion have increased in the eastern U.S.
7 years ago
Free fishing comes to Pennsylvania Memorial Day weekend
Anglers without a license are going to get a chance to fish for free on Sunday.
7 years ago
Biden, Sanders highlight familiar split in Democratic party
The split comes down to unity versus anger, restoration versus revolution.
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Five Pa. GOP congressmen ask Gov. Wolf to help Trump administration on Mexican border
“Pennsylvania should lend to the president as many National Guard troops as possible until the crisis is resolved.”
7 years ago
Two new members of Congress from Pa. call for impeachment hearings
As more members of Congress from our region call for impeachment hearings, the issue is dividing local Democrats.
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