Matt Laslo
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Fighting AIDS, child cancer and funding infrastructure offer chance at common ground
Trump’s State of the Union mostly drew partisan reaction. Some Philadelphia-area lawmakers are latching on to a few lines that show promise for finding common ground.
6 years ago
Philly region members of Congress losing patience with shutdown
President Trump’s offer on Saturday doesn’t appear to be helping break the budget impasse that shut much of the federal government.
6 years ago
As only N.J. Republican in Congress, Chris Smith ready to help Dems on regional issues
Smith said he’s prepared to help Democrats in the region when it comes to vital Northeast transportation projects.
6 years ago
Listen 1:20Heading into 2019, action on climate change divides GOP in Congress
U.S. Rep Brian Fitzpatrick is a GOP voice for combating climate change, but he's losing Republican allies in the next Congress.
6 years ago
As U.S. Senate votes on criminal justice bill, Cory Booker corralling votes
U.S. Sen Cory Booker of N.J. is a key part of a bipartisan coalition pushing for criminal justice reform. He's expected to tout this while running for president in 2020.
6 years ago
Listen 4:00Democrats moving into House breathe new life into Toomey’s gun bill
The Toomey-Manchin gun control bill that fell just a few votes shy of passage after the Sandy Hook shooting may get a fresh chance in 2019.
6 years ago
Listen 4:43New Congress Democrats from Pa., N.J. look for ways to make an impact
While Nancy Pelosi funneled millions of dollars to the incoming freshmen class, more than 50 Democrats won their elections in part by vowing not to vote for her as speaker.
6 years ago
Some Pa., N.J. members of Congress spending $200K or more on ‘franking’
How much or how little members of Congress spend on mailing constituents information or connecting with them electronically varies from $14,000 to more than $300,000.
6 years ago
Listen 5:07Philly-area GOP congressmen trying to keep distance from President Trump
While one prominent U.S. representative from South Jersey is running on the Trump record, most of the GOP members of Congress are distancing themselves from the president.
6 years ago
Listen 5:18While nation watched Kavanaugh hearings, House passed ‘Tax Cuts 2.0’
Running on tax cuts would normally unite Republicans, but 2018 is not turning out to be a normal year.
7 years ago
Fitzpatrick running as moderate, trying to hold onto Bucks seat for GOP
With millions of dollars pouring into the district, Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District race is one of the races to watch during the 2018 midterm elections.
7 years ago
Listen 5:45Kavanaugh hearing a test for Sen. Cory Booker in new role
'We’re preparing for this like everything is at stake,' Booker says of confirmation hearings beginning Tuesday.
7 years ago
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