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Government

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings

Under the bill, health insurers must cover out-of-pocket costs for patients who are deemed to be at risk when they undergo a second screening during a coverage year.

3 years ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., arrives for a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans as he pushes his sweeping debt ceiling package, at the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

House Republicans pass U.S. debt bill, push Biden on spending

The president says he's happy to talk with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but will not negotiate over America's legal debt obligations.

3 years ago

South Korea's first lady Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol​​, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave from the Blue Room Balcony during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. to dock nuclear subs in South Korea for 1st time in 40 years

The dock visits are a key element of what’s called the “Washington Declaration.”

3 years ago

China's President Xi Jinping
Politics & Policy

China, Ukraine leaders speak for first time since war began

In the call that lasted nearly an hour, Beijing said it wanted to send an envoy to Kyiv to serve as a mediator to pursue a “political settlement.”

3 years ago

Montana Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr hoists a microphone into the air on Monday, April 24, 2023, as her supporters interrupt proceedings in the state House by chanting ''Let Her Speak!'' in Helena, Mont.
Politics & Policy

Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.

3 years ago

The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C.
NPR
Courts & Law

Grandma didn’t pay taxes. Now her house is focus of property rights test case

At issue in the case before the Supreme Court is the way at least a dozen states handle the sale of homes to pay off overdue taxes.

3 years ago

N.J. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Could adult disability and mental health programs receive more funding in New Jersey’s budget this year?

Lawmakers are considering establishing a yearly cost-of-living rate adjustment for adult disability and mental health services.

3 years ago

A pile of dumped tires
Politics & Policy
6abc

Bill aims to increase max penalty for illegal dumping in Philadelphia

The bill is aimed at businesses that dump illegally because the fines are cheaper than legal disposal fees.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., listen
NPR
Politics & Policy

President Biden officially declares he’s running for reelection

Biden's entry now sets up a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump.

4 years ago

A flier sent out by For A Better Philadelphia and received by a voter last week
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

The nonprofit connected to Jeff Brown can apparently keep sending mailers, despite the ongoing ethics case

The judge’s decision doesn’t address whether the candidate or the dark-money Super PAC broke any rules or owe any fines.

4 years ago

Supreme Court building
NPR
Courts & Law

Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights ‘double standard’ for ethics in government

The Project on Government Oversight last week sent a 20-page letter to the Justice Department urging action against Thomas — either civilly or criminally.

4 years ago

Students look on as mayoral candidates answer questions at a forum.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

What exactly is ranked-choice voting, and how would it change the Philly mayor’s race?

Advocates say RCV produces more “consensus” winners — candidates preferred by at least half the electorate, even if they’re not everyone’s first choice.

4 years ago

A room full of people seated at tables.
Community

Philadelphia faith leaders stress importance of connecting whilst ‘Breaking Fast, Confronting Hate’

The event took place on the final day of Ramadan. The rare convergence this year of the three Abrahamic faith observances was a focal point of the speakers’ addresses.

4 years ago

Anthony Freeman looks off into the distance. Behind him are trees and a row of houses.
Politics & Policy

Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city

Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.

4 years ago

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) returns to the Senate after being admitted to the hospital for clinical depression
NPR
Politics & Policy

John Fetterman wants to ‘pay it forward’ by speaking openly about his depression

The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.

4 years ago

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