Politics & Policy
Heightened scrutiny of Trump’s Russia connection; federal workers hit by the shutdown
Guests: Max Boot, Masha Gessen, Christopher Perks Two big stories digging into President Trump’s alleged connec ...
Air Date: January 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Cape May County officials encourage Coast Guard families to apply for government assistance
Cape May County officials want local U.S. Coast Guard employees to know that there's assistance available to them as the partial federal government shutdown continues.
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U.S. Attorney General nominee William Barr faces Senate Judiciary Committee
President Trump's nominee for Attorney General will face questions Tuesday from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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After a year of victories and missteps, N.J. Gov. Murphy ready with State of the State speech
Murphy said he will outline his plans to make New Jersey affordable for middle-class families, but observers noted that the speech also follows a year marked by some blunders.
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How the Clean Water Act fixed the Delaware River’s pollution problem
A grassroots environmental effort in the '60s resulted in The Clean Water Act and major federal dollars were provided for the upgrades we see today.
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Listen 6:36Timeline: The Delaware River and the Clean Water Act
Reviving the Delaware River took decades and came about through a combination of social need, public outcry, and political will. Here, we look at the river's history.
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Changes in water regulations under the Trump Administration
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made environmental deregulation a priority.
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Trump, following explosive news reports, denies he worked for Russia
The Washington Post reported that Trump has taken at least one interpreter's notes after a meeting with Putin.
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As shutdown enters fourth week, Pa. federal workers file for unemployment
More than 12,000 federal workers are furloughed in Pennsylvania as lawmakers in Washington struggle to figure out a way to end the longest-ever partial government shutdown.
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As it eyes fee hike, N.J. spends most of what it collects for 911 upkeep on other things
In 2017, the state collected nearly $122 million from 911 maintenance fees, but only one-quarter of it went toward the state’s 911 system, according to a recent FCC report.
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A waiting game for immigrants and border agents on both sides of the wall
While the Border Patrol builds up its fences in San Diego to guard against a national security threat, migrants waiting in Tijuana consider whether the journey was worth it.
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Tracking the tax increases and decreases in Gov. Tom Wolf’s first term
Taxes went up on cigarettes, digital downloads, Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and other assorted items.
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Border ‘crisis’ distracts us from the true national emergency
Are we capable of connecting two dots? The fake border crisis distracts us from the true national emergency: A suspected Russian asset sits in the White House.
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Iran is preparing a launch. But is it for a space rocket or a missile?
Iran has said publicly that its motives are peaceful.
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Philadelphia scrambles to get new voting machines
Philadelphia officials are scrambling to get a new voting system with a verifiable paper trail installed by the November election.
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