Politics & Policy
What’s in the new budget deal?
Air Date: February 12, 2018
Listen 18:29How the deficit affects the economy
Air Date: February 12, 2018
Listen 17:00N.J. Assembly leader calls for expanded heating, nutritional benefits
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin will push a measure aimed at giving greater assistance to residents who use the program once known as food stamps.
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Philly-area Democratic congressional hopefuls struggle to raise cash
At least 15 Democratic candidates are running in Philadelphia-area congressional primaries, but campaign finance reports show many are struggling to raise money.
6 years ago
A Pentagon budget like none before: $700 billion
A two-year deal provides what Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says is needed to pull the military out of a slump in combat readiness.
6 years ago
Pa. GOP endorses Wagner for governor; Turzai bows out
The hat-tip gives Wagner a powerful new talking-point as he attempts to unseat Democratic Governor Tom Wolf.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania to require voting machines with paper backup
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday ordered counties that plan to replace their electronic voting systems to buy machines that leave a paper trail — a safeguard against hacking.
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GRAPHIC: Pa. Republican leaders propose new congressional map on eve of deadline
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Trump blocks release of Dems’ memo countering GOP on FBI Russian probe
Trump's rejection of the Democratic memo is in contrast to his enthusiastic embrace of releasing the Republican document, which he pledged to make public before he read it.
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After U.S. tax code changes, Sweeney says surcharge on N.J.’s wealthiest is ‘last resort’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy could face an uphill battle getting state lawmakers to approve a tax surcharge on income over $1 million.
6 years ago
No joke: Did you hear about the Nazi running for Congress as a Republican?
Here is a worthy footnote in the annals of dystopic 2018 - an actual Nazi is the official House GOP candidate in Illinois' third congressional district.
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Kelly getting scrutiny after senior aide’s resignation
Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly as questions swirled Friday about his defense of Rob Porter, despite accusations of spousal abuse from two ex-wives.
6 years ago
Carney asks EPA to waive renewable fuel requirements for Delaware City refinery
Carney, crude oil refiners say a federal renewable fuels program is to blame for financial problems at refineries such as Philadelphia Energy Solutions.
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