Politics
Judge shuts down multimillion-dollar loophole in election law
A widely used loophole for funneling secret "dark money" into political ads closed quietly last weekend.
6 years ago
Philadelphia set to roll out municipal IDs in January
Many populations in the city are unable to access services because they lack the proper identification. Issuing municipal IDs is expected to solve that problem.
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As Manafort trial continues, the defense gets its shot at ex-partner Rick Gates
Tuesday is Gates' second day on the witness stand.
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Paul Manafort’s ex-partner Rick Gates testifies they broke the law together
Paul Manafort's former business partner, Rick Gates, took the witness stand on Monday for the most highly anticipated testimony in Manafort's trial on bank & tax fraud charges
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Booker wants to bar banks from charging ‘unfair’ overdraft fees
Bankers say the fee mechanism ensures that consumers can spend money at critical moments without worrying about bouncing a check.
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Migrant child separation update
Air Date: August 3, 2018 10:20 am
Listen 18:31NewsWorks Tonight, August 2, 2018
Air Date: August 2, 2018
Listen 21:32This is ‘Not Fine’: New evidence of Russian interference meets inaction, frustration
"The extremes are screaming while the majority whispers."
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La Borinqueña: a superhero for Puerto Rico
Air Date: August 2, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56House Speaker Paul Ryan uncovers Jewish roots on PBS show
House Speaker Paul Ryan was surprised and proud to find out he has Jewish roots.
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Jury is seated as Manafort trial begins, ushering in new phase in Mueller probe
Lawyers working for special counsel Robert Mueller plan to call witnesses they say demonstrate where Manafort spent his allegedly ill-gotten gains
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Delaware League of Women Voters rolls out electronic voter guide
Delaware's primary elections are two months away and the League of Women Voters is banking on its electronic voter guide to help folks make informed decisions.
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DeVos to make it tougher for defrauded students to seek debt relief
The U.S. Education Department is proposing changes to Obama-era rules that offer debt relief for students who were defrauded by their colleges.
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Senators spar on access to Kavanaugh’s staff secretary work
Democrats want to see records from the time, portraying the potentially millions of documents as vital to understanding his approach to the law.
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In rarity for GOP, Fitzpatrick pushes for carbon tax to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Most of the tax revenue would go to the Highway Trust Fund.
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