Matt Laslo
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Both parties covet Jeff Van Drew’s South Jersey congressional seat
It seems like an eternity since U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew voted against impeachment and became a Republican, but the race for his seat will be expensive.
4 years ago
Listen 5:49Could Democrats have accomplished more with censure than impeachment?
With a two-thirds majority needed to remove President Trump, could have a move for censure instead of impeachment been more successful for Democrats?
5 years ago
2020 could be a headache for Congress members from Philly region
After passing many large bills at the end of 2019, members of Congress from Pa., N.J. and Del. are hopeful 2020 won’t be full of gridlock.
5 years ago
Listen 5:26Congress divided on whether to do more on opioids
Some newer members of Congress are pushing for more anti-opioid legislation, but those who passed last year’s bill are unsure more is needed.
5 years ago
Listen 4:55Progressive, moderate wings of Democratic Party at odds over ‘Medicare for All’
Currently, the main “Medicare for All” proposal in the House calling for guaranteed health insurance for every American has just over 100 co-sponsors.
5 years ago
Listen 4:31Two new members of Congress from Pa. call for impeachment hearings
As more members of Congress from our region call for impeachment hearings, the issue is dividing local Democrats.
5 years ago
Saying consumers will suffer, Toomey objects to Trump tariffs on Chinese goods
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey proposes legislation that would force any president to come before Congress before unilaterally imposing tariffs.
5 years ago
Pa.’s Dean and Scanlon join majority in voting to hold AG Barr in contempt
Hours after the Trump administration invoked executive privilege on documents used to compile the Mueller report, Democrats voted to hold AG Barr in contempt.
5 years ago
U.S. House Democrats say squabbles are healthy sign as they move past 100 days
Democrats debate how far to move toward the left after 100 days back in charge of the U.S. House.
5 years ago
As pot bill gains steam in Washington, Sen. Booker drops support
Long an advocate for legalizing marijuana, Booker says he can’t support the pot bill that is gaining steam in Congress because it doesn’t go far enough.
5 years ago
Weighing options to fight opioid crisis, few U.S. lawmakers tout supervised injection site
With the DOJ trying to shut down Philly's supervised injection site before it opens, it seems unlikely even lawmakers who support the idea will provide help to make it happen.
6 years ago
Historically black colleges, universities get boost under measure sailing through Congress
Legislation to strengthen the partnership between historically black college and universities is on a fast track to become law.
6 years ago