Politics & Policy
After override threat, N.J. ‘dark money’ bill on its way to becoming law
A bill that would require more nonprofit groups in N.J. to publicize their donors is on its way to becoming law, after Gov. Phil Murphy avoided a veto override.
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House Democrats to get some Mueller report material, but contempt vote is still on
Nadler wants to keep the door open to a contempt action if Barr and the Justice Department don't continue to play ball.
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Immigrant rights groups push N.J. lawmakers to deliver on driver’s licenses
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In defense of Joe Biden’s abortion switcheroo
Biden needed to get himself in sync with a party base that supports abortion access for all women regardless of income — especially now, with Roe under attack as never before.
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This week: New Jersey's Democratic Party feuds, the eviction crisis in Philadelphia, and saving the shorebirds of the Delaware Bay.
Air Date: June 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Philly budget carves out extra support for low-income families facing homelessness
The Kenney administration wants to add about $1 million to the Office of Homeless Services budget. The money would be used to keep families in their homes.
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Philly Council President Darrell Clarke intervened in a city land sale to help the developer who leased him space for his district office at a reduced rate.
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After 4 months, Venezuela’s border with Colombia reopens
Thousands of people crossed over, seeking food, medicine and basic supplies.
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Leach responds to mounting calls for resignation: ‘Absolutely not.’
In a statement, Leach proclaimed his exoneration but apologized to "anyone who may have been offended" by his sexual jokes.
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5 takeaways about the Trump administration’s response to far-right extremism
Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee questioned senior FBI and Homeland Security officials this week about their response to white supremacist violence.
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With Mexico deal done, U.S. urges China to resume trade talks
Mnuchin, speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the G20, urged China to follow suit and return to stalled negotiations.
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Catholic Church lobbying costs spiked in Pa. as statute of limitations debate raged
The Catholic Church spent more on lobbying efforts in Pennsylvania than in seven other northeastern U.S. states combined, according to a recent report covering 2011-2018.
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Booker’s affordable housing plan features tax credit for renters
Saying America has a “housing affordability crisis,” Booker’s proposal also seeks to end restrictive zoning laws that keep low-cost housing out of many communities.
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Trump: U.S., Mexico reach deal to avoid new tariffs
As part of the deal, Mexican officials "agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration," Trump tweeted.
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Wolf’s infrastructure plan has bipartisan support, but not from leaders
The plan is intended to fund a range of infrastructure improvements, from roads to flood prevention.
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