Government Accountability
Wolf keeps big lead over Wagner in campaign cash
We look at Tom Wolf's big fundraising lead in guv's race and the biggest donors.
7 years ago
As Senate hearing set for Kavanaugh, new accuser emerges
The New Yorker magazine reported Sunday night that Senate Democrats were investigating a second woman's accusation of sexual misconduct dating to the 1983-84 academic year
7 years ago
Battle for the Senate: Candidates in key races respond to Kavanaugh allegations
As the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh neared, both parties had seen potential political benefits for them in the upcoming midterm elections.
7 years ago
‘False’ accusation, labor endorsements in Bucks County congressional race
Fact-checkers flag an attack ad against Democrat Scott Wallace; his opponent, Brian Fitzpatrick, gets a valuable labor endorsement.
7 years ago
Allegations against Kavanaugh bring back memories of Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill
When I heard that Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination was at risk due to accusations that he sexually assaulting a woman decades ago, I thought of Clarence Thomas
7 years ago
Kavanaugh and accuser to testify publicly before senators next week
"Her recollection of these events is crystal clear," Ford's attorney Lisa Banks told Morning Edition.
7 years ago
How to boost Jersey Shore tourism: End state diversion of revenue for a start
The state’s lucrative tourism industry could get a significant bump if it stretched out its prime shore season past the summer months.
7 years ago
Listen 5:21Student borrowers and advocates win court case against DeVos
A federal judge has ruled that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' delay of a key student borrower protection rule was improper and unlawful.
7 years ago
Ex-Allentown mayor Pawlowski gets new sentencing date
Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski was originally scheduled for sentencing on his federal corruption conviction Wednesday. But his Phila ...
7 years ago
Former Pennsylvania treasurer gets 30 months for extortion
Former Pennsylvania state Treasurer Rob McCord is heading to prison for two-and-a-half years after federal investigators recorded him trying to squeeze campaign contributions
7 years ago
Following clergy report, Pa. lawmaker proposes new penalties for failure to report abuse
State Representative Scott Conklin, D-Centre, introduced two new bills on Monday, which would demand greater accountability from religious organizations.
7 years ago
Student loan watchdog quits; blames Trump administration
In the letter, obtained by NPR, Frotman accuses Mulvaney and the Trump administration of undermining the CFPB and its ability to protect student borrowers.
7 years ago
Fact check: Trump’s alternate-reality week
Here is a look at some of President Trump's rhetoric over the past week.
7 years ago
Sessions rebukes Trump with vow Justice Department won’t be swayed by politics
Attorney General Jeff Sessions answered needling by President Trump on Thursday with a vow that as long as he runs the Justice Department, it won't be swayed by politics.
7 years ago
Today’s GOP leaders have little in common with those who resisted Nixon
Today’s GOP leaders, with few exceptions, meekly follow President Trump.
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