Matt Laslo
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Federal lawmakers call for warning Russians to stay out of U.S. elections
Pending measures in the House and Senate aim to keep foreign governments from tampering in U.S. midterms
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Listen 4:07With Obamacare seriously wounded, politicians seek a healthy way forward
5 years ago
Listen 5:29Menendez says 3D guns undermine transportation security
Menendez says guns made from plastic parts undermine all the security efforts the nation’s already put in place.
5 years ago
As New Jersey sues over cap on local tax deductions, Congress keeps arguing
New Jersey's Legislature and governor created a law that allows school districts, municipalities and counties to create their own charitable funds.
5 years ago
Where local lawmakers stand on fight over SCOTUS pick
The lines are drawn in the fight over President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court and the conflict is adding drama to Congressional races in our region this fall.
5 years ago
Listen 5:35U.S. Senate approves ceremonial bill from Toomey sending trade message to Trump
The measure states that the president can’t use the national security concerns to invoke tariffs — known as Section 232 — without congressional approval
5 years ago
Barletta plans to campaign for U.S. Senate on repeal of Roe v. Wade
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta says he hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, and he'll campaign on the issue against incumbent Bob Casey.
5 years ago
Dueling legal prescriptions for opioid crisis, but will Congress spend more?
All hands will be needed on deck to stem the overdose crisis that is claiming as many lives a year as were lost in the entire Vietnam War, one lawmaker says.
5 years ago
Listen 4:37Trump trade policy forging strange alliances as Toomey seeks more congressional input
Toomey, a key Trump ally who is a reliable vote for almost every aspect of his agenda, has ruffled West Wing feathers with this effort.
5 years ago
Listen 4:49Work requirement for SNAP food benefits divides GOP, unites Dems in Philly region
The proposed changes apply to a program intended to provide food to low-income families.
5 years ago
Listen 5:46Koch brothers turn on Pa. conservative running for U.S. Senate
Vote to keep government running angered Republican powerbrokers who now are financing six-figure ad campaign against Lou Barletta in his race against U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
5 years ago
Pa., N.J. Republicans fueling petition to bring DACA to House vote
A group of GOP lawmakers might force Congressional leadership's hand and bring a DACA bill to the floor.
5 years ago
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