Politics & Policy
Fake news fraud Alex Jones suffers his day of reckoning
In my perpetual and often fruitless search for upbeat news, I've discovered the sworn deposition of Alex Jones.
8 years ago
Trump-backed ACA repeal unwise for Pa., DePasquale says
Using data from the state Insurance Department, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that over of 1.1 million people in Pa. can attribute their healthcare to the ACA.
8 years ago
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas for special counsel Mueller's full Russia report as Dems pressure Justice to release the document without redactions.
8 years ago
Scammers peddling bogus tax breaks find traction on Facebook
Ads on Facebook promised homeowners they were eligible for huge state tax breaks if they installed solar-energy panels. There was just one catch: None of it was true.
8 years ago
New York will be first U.S. city to charge congestion toll
New York City is set to become the first American metropolis to ease traffic congestion, cut pollution and boost mass transit by charging motorists a hefty toll.
8 years ago
Sanders tops Democratic fundraising, so far, as Harris and Buttigieg draw big sums
The Vermont senator's campaign says it raised $18.2 million from more than 500,000 donors.
8 years ago
You’ll hear these 4 arguments in defense of the Electoral College – here’s why they’re wrong
For the first time in the country’s modern history, the existence of the Electoral College has become a campaign issue.
8 years ago
N.J. calls for big increase in number of medical marijuana dispensaries
New Jersey's current medical marijuana program won’t come close to meeting a surging demand, the health department says.
8 years ago
Trump considering naming an ‘immigration czar’
As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a "border" or "immigration czar" to coordinate immigration policy.
8 years ago
Officials fine U.S. Steel for Clairton emissions from 2018, note situation has been improving
It comes after two other significant fines last year for similar problems after inspectors noted an uptick in leaks of coke oven gas.
8 years ago
State Sen. Williams makes supervised injection site issue in Philly mayor’s race
At a contentious forum, Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams said he's against opening a place where people could use drugs under medical supervision.
8 years ago
Amid allegations, Delaware’s top female Dems say Biden has always been ‘personable, respectful’
Responding to allegations of inappropriate behavior, the two most powerful women in Delaware's Legislature say Biden has always been respectful in their presence.
8 years ago
Listen 0:52U.K. Parliament rejects alternatives to May’s Brexit deal
Lawmakers seeking a way out of the country's Brexit morass on Monday rejected four alternatives to the government's unpopular European Union divorce deal.
8 years ago
Secretary of state talks immigration, Venezuela at Army War College
At the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told military officers from the U.S. and its allies to be ready to face emerging threats.
8 years ago
Bucks County cyberstalking case inspires U.S. measure to get tougher on offenders
A measure that aims to toughen penalties for cyberstalkers has bipartisan backing from U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
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