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N.J. lawmakers launch bipartisan try to save state, local tax deductions from GOP tax overhaul
Republican Leonard Lance and Democrat Josh Gottheimer are floating a plan to strike a $10,000 cap on property tax deductions in both House and Senate tax bills.
7 years ago
Philly-area lawmakers question changes at EPA, Department of Energy
Many Democrats and some in the GOP have panned Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt's move to bar scientists who've gotten EPA grants from serving as advisers.
7 years ago
Listen 5:17Following damaging reports, Pa. Congressman Marino defends his opioid law
“It’s a typical hatchet job,” Marino said of the reports.
7 years ago
Listen 2:30Booker, Coons lead bipartisan efforts to block Trump from firing special counsel
U.S. Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Chris Coons of Delaware are behind two bipartisan bills seeking to block President Trump from firing special counsel Robert Mueller.
7 years ago
Listen 4:35Legislative prescriptions targeting opioid crisis accompany Trump declaration
Representatives from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania offers bills addressing fentanyl smuggling, medical education and greater regional cooperation.
7 years ago
Listen 5:05N.J., Pa. GOP push tax overhaul, with one key reservation — property tax deductions
The effort to overhaul the nation's tax code is testing the GOP's ability to govern, and right now the region's lawmakers are highlighting the difficulty facing party leaders.
7 years ago
Listen 4:54GOP conducts post-mortem on failed attempts to dislodge Obamacare
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur of South Jersey put his neck out when he teamed up with far-right conservatives to reach the deal that ended with an Obamacare-repeal bill.
7 years ago
Listen 0:00N.J. Republicans bristle at proposal to ‘wind down’ flood insurance program
Even before Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the nation’s flood insurance program was mired in about $24 billion of debt. That’s w ...
7 years ago
Republicans tepid, Democrats livid over voter fraud investigation
Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump launched an investigation into what he claims was widespread voter fraud during th ...
7 years ago
ListenDems, GOP trade blame for ‘clogged nominee pipeline’ in D.C.
The Trump White House is blaming Congress for “slow walking” the president’s nominees to fill out his Cabinet. B ...
7 years ago
ListenMedicaid a flashpoint for Pennsylvania in U.S. Senate health bill
Reductions in Medicaid spending in the just-unveiled health care bill written by Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey and his fellow U.S. Senate ...
8 years ago
Path to tougher gun controls may lead through states, not D.C.
Ever wonder about something you see or hear in the region that you wish our reporters would explore? ...
8 years ago
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