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Government

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., meets with reporters after a marathon “vote-a-rama” to advance President Joe Biden’s federal priorities, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. The Democratic leader discussed the $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs, the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, and the importance of voting rights. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Health

Schumer calls for federal crackdown on fake vaccine cards

The Senate’s top Democrat says federal law enforcement officials need to crack down on fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online.

4 years ago

Students applaud at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony on May 16, 2021, in Atlanta. Morehouse recently announced it would clear remaining tuition balances for students, joining several other HBCUs doing the same. (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)
NPR
Education

HBCUs erasing student debt with federal funds brings hope for students and schools

Canceling student debt, many advocates argue, is one of the fastest ways to close the Black-white wealth gap.

4 years ago

Harrisburg, Pa. (Andre Frueh/UnSplash)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania Senate plans first step to enhance public access to expense information

For the first time, millions of taxpayer dollars that Pa. state senators and their staffs spend on travel, meals, per diems, and other expenses will be posted onlinline.

4 years ago

Damian Williams has been nominated to head the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan. Williams would be the first Black man to run the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
(U.S. Attorney's Office via AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Biden’s pick to lead one of the top federal prosecutor’s offices could make history

If confirmed, Williams would be the first Black man to lead the prestigious office that covers Manhattan, the Bronx and areas north of New York City.

4 years ago

Bernie Sanders walks towards the Senate floor
Politics & Policy

Senate passes Dems’ $3.5 trillion budget blueprint

The chamber's party-line approval of the budget resolution advances President Joe Biden’s expansive vision for reshaping federal priorities.

4 years ago

The bipartisan group of senators who are behind the infrastructure package talk to the press on July 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

The bipartisan infrastructure bill advances in the Senate

The legislation includes nearly $550 billion in new spending above what Congress was already planning to allocate for infrastructure over the next eight years.

4 years ago

The price of a first-class stamp will go up 3 cents later in August to help pay for service changes. (Jenny Kane/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

The Postal Service presses forward with unpopular plan to slow some mail delivery

Two of the newly confirmed members of the U.S. Postal Service's Board of Governors spoke out Friday against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's plan to slow delivery.

4 years ago

The billing error impacted about 18,000 customers, mostly in the city's Point Breeze neighborhood. (6ABC)
Community

City water department to fix wave of erroneous bills

Customers in 19 ZIP codes may have received bills with a balance well into the thousands. The Inquirer reported one woman received a bill for nearly $15,000.

4 years ago

Alexander Martinez wears a face mask and detainee scrubs
Politics & Policy

Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden’s campaign promises

The number of people in federal immigration detention has risen markedly under President Joe Biden. Since the end of February, the number of detainees has more than doubled.

4 years ago

Framed photos of Tyler Cordeiro
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Feds roll back ‘confusing’ addiction funding rules that had deadly consequence in Pa.

The change impacts people who need addiction treatment and use medical marijuana for a substance use or mental health disorder.

4 years ago

Jack Ciattarelli and Diane Allen wave to supporters during a press conference
Politics & Policy

‘Jack and Diane’ take on N.J. Gov. Murphy over state services, treatment of women

The longtime state senator from Burlington County and former Philly TV news anchor is being praised as a smart pick for Ciattarelli in the race to unseat Gov. Murphy.

4 years ago

Chester Country election workers check ballots
Politics & Policy

Sen. Mastriano hopes to issue election ‘audit’ subpoenas within 2 weeks

Mastriano has been a leading proponent in Pennsylvania of former President Donald Trump's attempt to reverse his election loss.

4 years ago

Isabella Casillas Guzman (center) tours tours downtown Wilmington businesses alongside U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Politics & Policy

Small Business Admin leader tours Wilmington shops amid ‘trajectory of uncertainty’ caused by delta variant rise

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman got a first-hand look at how Wilmington businesses are faring.

4 years ago

Sen. Angus King, center, speaks with Sen. Gary Peters, left, while Sen. John Kennedy walks by at right
Politics & Policy

It’s in and it’s big: Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocked in at some 2,700 pages, and senators could begin amending it soon.

4 years ago

A general view of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania court vacancies allow voters to shape judiciary

There are four state appeals court seats that are up for grabs in the November election.

4 years ago

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