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Delaware Supreme Court hears arguments over FOIA requests for Biden’s papers

Biden gifted the papers to UDel in 2011 when he was vice president. The total collection includes more than 1,850 boxes of documents and 415 gigabytes of electronic records.

4 years ago

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Radio Times

Biden’s economic plan and the state of the economy

Democrats are trying to pass President Biden's massive economic plan. We'll talk about what's in it and the challenges it faces. And we'll look at the state of the economy.

Air Date: September 15, 2021 10:00 am

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Politics & Policy

Another round of grants and a warning from Philadelphia’s DA

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office is combating violence while also warning of harsh penalties for people who settle disputes with guns.

4 years ago

Neighbors in the Crossfire
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Regional Roundup – 9/13/21

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.

Air Date: September 13, 2021 10:00 am

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Politics & Policy

Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities

Officials in some urban areas are raising concerns about a federal rule limiting how federal coronavirus relief money can be spent on high-speed internet.

4 years ago

From left, former President Bill Clinton, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg's partner Diana Taylor, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) stand for the national anthem during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 in New York
Politics & Policy

Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 in NYC with display of unity

Three presidents and their wives stood side by side at the National September 11 Memorial, sharing a moment of silence to mark the anniversary with a display of unity.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden walks along the Colonnade towards the Oval Office as he returns to the White House after visiting Brookland Middle School in northeast Washington, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics & Policy

Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges

Republicans swiftly denounced the mandate that could impact 100 million Americans as government overreach and vowed to sue.

4 years ago

Rep. Lloyd Smucker sits with his mask below his nose at a House hearing
Politics & Policy

House Dems begin moving parts of Biden $3.5T domestic plans

Democrats are starting to push plans for providing paid family and medical leave, easing climate change, and bolstering education through House committees.

4 years ago

Biden visits states impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Politics & Policy

Lawmakers vow action after Ida floods Gulf Coast, Northeast

Lawmakers from both parties say haunting images of Hurricane Ida show the need to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.

4 years ago

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NJ Spotlight

Storm’s damage might boost support for more aggressive climate policy, experts hope

Policymakers urged to step up preparations for the next storm, and cut carbon emissions

4 years ago

President Joe Biden returns a salute with a Marine Corp honor guard as he disembarks Marine One before boarding Air Force One
Politics & Policy

Biden to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 at 3 memorial sites

The White House says Biden will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon, and the memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 was forced down.

4 years ago

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Philly lawmakers: PA should tap COVID relief funds to help flooded businesses

The GOP-controlled legislature declined to comment on the request from Democrats.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden moves to declassify documents about Sept. 11 attacks

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

4 years ago

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TikTok activists are flooding a Texas abortion reporting site with spam

A new law in Texas makes it illegal to have an abortion after six weeks, as well as to help anyone have an abortion.

4 years ago

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

The Texas abortion law and the future of reproductive rights

We discuss the restrictive Texas abortion law that the Supreme Court refused to block and the impact that it will have on women and reproductive rights.

Air Date: September 3, 2021 10:00 am

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