Politics
Jamil Smith on Trump’s border address
Marty spoke to national affairs writer for Rolling Stone, J ...
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Listen 13:29Furloughed federal workers protest shutdown near Liberty Bell
Federal workers not getting paid during shutdown protested in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. Steps from Liberty Bell, they were supported by lawmakers and union officials.
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The wall, the shutdown, and more
Guests: Robert Costa, Dennis Wagner, Tom Hamburger It’s day 18 of the government shutdown over funding for Pres ...
Air Date: January 8, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Philly-area congressional reps refuse pay during shutdown
Four Philadelphia-area members of Congress say they should share the pain of federal workers.
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As only N.J. Republican in Congress, Chris Smith ready to help Dems on regional issues
Smith said he’s prepared to help Democrats in the region when it comes to vital Northeast transportation projects.
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Listen 1:20Unpaid bills, leftovers, downtime: Workers cope in shutdown
As the government's partial shutdown pushed toward a third week, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the financial pinch.
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New Jersey tax amnesty ends Jan. 15
Trenton occasionally rolls out a tax amnesty program to get a quick revenue boost. Officials say discounts on unpaid tax obligations prompt people to settle up with the state.
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Poor coastal planning makes N.J. vulnerable as climate changes, study finds
The Surfrider Foundation's 2018 "State of the Beach Report Card" has given the state a failing grade for its "inadequate protection of coastal communities and resources."
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Offshore-wind developers, N.J. officials won’t reveal key details of proposals
Three developers are vying to build offshore-wind farms aimed at achieving the Murphy administration’s goal of building 1,100 megawatts of capacity off the Jersey coast.
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Pa. House GOP shuffles committee chairs as new session begins
A key turnover took place in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Franklin County’s Rob Kauffman will take over the chairmanship from Ron Marsico, who retired last year.
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What’s ahead for the 116th Congress
Guests: Jonathan Bernstein, Molly Reynolds When the 116th session of the U.S. Congress convenes on Thu ...
Air Date: January 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Pa. lawmakers prepare for New Year’s Day swearing-in
Democrats picked up 11 seats in the House and five in the Senate in November's election, but Republicans retained control of both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature.
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Pa. Senate GOP won’t block Democrat Williams from taking her seat
Pennsylvania state Sen.-elect Lindsey Williams says she's grateful to chamber leaders who say they won't stand in the way of her swearing-in.
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Donations sought for Coast Guard families during partial government shutdown
Two Cape May County organizations are seeking donations for local Coast Guard families during the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
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Americans are optimistic about the future — just don’t ask about politics
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll found that 60 percent of Americans are optimistic about the world in 2019, compared to just 37 percent whose outlook is less rosy.
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