Government Accountability
8-year-old migrant boy dies in government custody in New Mexico hospital
The boy died shortly after midnight on Tuesday, at a hospital in Alamogordo, N.M. He is the second child this month to die in CBP custody after being apprehended by the agency
7 years ago
Violence Against Women Act expires because of government shutdown
VAWA funds and administers numerous programs assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
7 years ago
In April 2017, Katie Brennan went to police accusing Al Alvarez, her co-worker on Gov. Phil Murphy's campaign, of raping her. Why did it take over a year for Alvarez to quit?
Air Date: December 24, 2018
Listen 15:19Government unlikely to get fully back to business for days
The federal government is expected to remain partially closed past Christmas Day in a standoff over President Donald Trump's demand for funds to build a border wall.
7 years ago
Forum on PFAS blood test results leaves Bucks, Montco residents with few answers
Bucks and Montgomery County residents with elevated levels of PFAS met with state officials, but came away with more questions about the possible health effects.
7 years ago
PUC investigators: We didn’t say the 12-inch Mariner East 2 line was safe
Investigators at the Pa. Public Utility Commission said they didn’t confirm that the 12-inch pipeline of Mariner East 2 was safe, despite a statement by Sunoco.
7 years ago
Should there be a TV ban on Kellyanne?
Would the cable shows violate the spirit of the First Amendment if they refuse to book the empress of alternative facts - or would they be performing a public service?
7 years ago
An epidemic is killing thousands of coal miners. Regulators could have stopped it
More than 2,000 miners in Appalachia are dying from an advanced stage of black lung. NPR and Frontline have found the government had multiple warnings.
7 years ago
Top Pa. lawmaker reiterates prediction that budget deficit will be manageable
York County Rep. Stan Saylor, who heads the pivotal House Appropriations Committee, noted that returns are stronger than expected, and the state's on track for a surplus.
7 years ago
Arrested development: Why ‘councilmanic prerogative’ land deals persist in Philly
Why a practice good-government groups and affordable housing advocates say is unfair and harmful to taxpayers continues in Philadelphia.
Air Date: December 18, 2018
Listen 13:58New reports detail expansive Russia disinformation scheme targeting U.S.
They infected every major social media platform, extensively targeted African Americans and amounted to what researchers called a "propaganda war against American citizens."
7 years ago
Pa. offering paramedics wrong naloxone dose, health dept says
The Department of Health's policy directs the use of intravenous doses, not the nasal spray.
7 years ago
Trump names Mick Mulvaney acting chief of staff
After several others publicly turned down the job, the budget director will step in to replace outgoing John Kelly.
7 years ago
A new coal mine is opening in Pennsylvania. Is Trump to thank?
A new mine in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal country has not brought new jobs to the region.
7 years ago
No tea party here: House Democrats can’t wait to govern
As House control is about to switch, it serves as a reminder about Democrats: They like government. And governing.
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