Government Accountability
Cost of shutdown in Pa. shows potential impact if it happens again
The most extensive effects would hit if a shutdown lasted 90 days.
5 years ago
Treat Roger Stone like Al Capone
Roger Stone is just another entitled rich guy who’s too weak to take the heat.
5 years ago
Workers still cautious as post-shutdown government reopens
"You can only be so happy because you just have to know that it could happen again."
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Councilwoman wants to set up $50 million loan fund for federal employees in Philadelphia
Councilwoman Cindy Bass proposes distributing the funds as loans to bridge the gap until the federal workers are receiving paychecks again.
5 years ago
Federal government shutdown slows process for construction permits in Pa.
The partial federal government shutdown is slowing the approval process for construction permits and several other environmental-related issues, according to the state DEP.
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Black workers had long history with fed jobs before shutdown
The shutdown left a painful toll for African-Americans who make up nearly 20 percent of the federal workforce and historically have been on the low end of the pay scale.
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Food bank: Shutdown hit prison workers especially hard
Pennsylvania is home to nine federal prisons, and a lot of the guards and other staff have been working without pay.
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7 takeaways from the longest shutdown in U.S. history
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally over. And there are no two ways about it — Trump caved.
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Trump signs bill to reopen government, but border fight still looms
The longest government shutdown in history ended after President Trump signed a bipartisan three-week stopgap funding measure late Friday.
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As government reopens, federal workers look forward to paying bills
One South Philadelphia resident says he looks forward to paying his bills, now that government operations have resumed.
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Another top Murphy official denies knowing who hired staffer accused of rape
New Jersey lawmakers are investigating claims by Katie Brennan that she was raped by Alvarez and that her warnings to Gov. Phil Murphy’s top officials were ignored.
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Trump reopens government operations as FAA reports ‘sick leaves’ causing flight delays
As LaGuardia and Newark airports are hit with takeoff delays due to ‘sick leave,’ president announces government operations will resume until Feb. 15.
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Trump, Congress strike short-term deal to reopen government
Three people familiar with the negotiations on Capitol Hill said the deal would restore money for the shuttered agencies for three weeks, while negotiations continue.
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HUD Secretary Carson: Leaders need to ‘take your ego out of it’ and end shutdown
A HUD spokesperson said Carson is referring to Congressional leaders, which would include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Trump associate Roger Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Stone has been under scrutiny for months but has maintained his innocence.
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