
Politics & Policy
No budget progress, but Pa. lawmakers say talks continue
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are hoping that opposition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s unilateral budget-balancing plan will galvanize the body into action.
8 years ago
Hailed as hero in war and Senate, John McCain accepts Liberty Medal from Joe Biden
In praise of bipartisan governance, Democrat Joe Biden and Republican John McCain extol the virtues of crossing the aisle.
8 years ago
Off-year election, political frustrations contribute to dip in Pa. voter registration
It's about one month until Election Day, and voter registration is down by about 2.5 percent in Pennsylvania compared with 2016.
8 years ago
Philly PAC hit with record fine for failing to report $160,000 in campaign spending
City Council candidates paid thousands of dollars to Citizens Organizing for Pennsylvania's Security to help influence voters. How the PAC spent those funds remains a mystery
8 years ago
Ending shipping restrictions for Puerto Rico would help the U.S. island, Pennsylvania
Permanently exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act will help the U.S. territory recover from Hurricane Maria by widely opening its market for exports from the mainland.
8 years ago
Judge refuses to throw out case against New Jersey senator
The judge at Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial refused to throw out any of the charges against the New Jersey Democrat on Monday.
8 years ago
President Trump has been taking steps to undermine the ACA through executive order, as Congress has been able to repeal and replace the l ...
8 years ago
Listen 17:00The future of the Iran nuclear deal
Foreign Policy‘s DAN De LUCE joins Marty to talk about the future of the Iran nuclear deal, following Pre ...
8 years ago
Listen 18:30Trump fans help sabotage their own health coverage
There's virtually no public support for Trump's piecemeal sabotage, but as always, he won't suffer political damage unless there's some kind of red-state grassroots revolt.
8 years ago
The Trump-GOP tax reform proposal doesn’t match the rhetoric
Trump-GOP plan makes an unfair system even worse, rewarding the corporate elite and rich while leaving small businesses and the overall economy as losers.
8 years ago
NCC's Jeffrey Rosen on McCain receiving the Liberty Medal award
Tonight at the National Constitution Center, the 2017 Liberty Medal will be given to U.S. Sen. John McCain for a lifetime of sacrifice and service to our country.
8 years ago
Listen 6:03Girls in the Boy Scouts / Iran deal / Undermining the ACA
Guests: Kate Tuttle, Dan De Luce, Mary Agnes Carey We begin our show today talking about the Boy Scouts and their ...
Air Date: October 16, 2017
Listen 49:00Gore stumps for Murphy in Princeton, just weeks before Election Day
Gore is among a number of prominent Democratic leaders called in by the campaign, adding some star power to the homestretch of an otherwise lackluster race.
8 years ago
Lawsuit challenging GOP maps to get quick hearing
A new lawsuit aimed at reshaping Pennsylvania's congressional districts before the 2018 midterm election is speeding toward trial.
8 years ago
Bill would overhaul Pennsylvania’s regulatory process
A bill under consideration in the state House changes the way Pennsylvania enacts new regulations on everything from education, to health, and the environment.
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