Politics
Delaware Valley-area GOP reps rate high in bipartisanship survey
A ranking of members of Congress on bipartisanship found Republicans generally performing better than Democrats, and local lawmakers rating high.
8 years ago
4 new exemptions to the tax penalty for lacking health insurance
The penalty for not having health insurance in 2018 is the greater of $695 or 2.5 percent of household income.
8 years ago
Facebook updates community standards, expands appeals process
Facebook announced changes to its content review policy Tuesday.
8 years ago
As Saudi Arabia’s cinema ban ends, filmmakers eye new opportunities
An elite group of movie lovers in the Saudi capital Riyadh got a special treat on Wednesday — a screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther.
8 years ago
International theater collaboration examines Cuban, American perspectives
A new play "¡Bienvenidos Blancos!, or Welcome White People!" tracks a descendant of the Cuban exodus as he re-assesses his feelings for the island nation.
8 years ago
Listen 2:34Potent attack ads hit the air waves in Pa. GOP governor’s race
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with senior political reporter Dave Davies about GOP candidates' attack ads in Pennsylvania's primary race for governor.
8 years ago
Listen 6:36Independent Fiscal Office assesses Wolf’s budget proposal
Most of the revenue estimates check out. If Wolf can figure out how to get his ideas past the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
8 years ago
Christie commissions $85K portrait
The cost detail was obtained through an open records request.
8 years ago
Gov. Carney signs law increasing Delaware sentences for gun crimes
Aimed at preventing gun violence, the measure is one of several the governor supports.
8 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, April 13, 2018
Bill Cosby’s main accuser takes the stand in his sexual assault retrial. Data shows Philadelphia’s ICE field office is ...
Air Date: April 13, 2018
Listen 24:00President Trump pardons ‘Scooter’ Libby, former Cheney chief of staff
The Libby pardon is only the latest twist in a story of spies, leaks, accusations of hidden motives and abuse of power.
8 years ago
FirstEnergy: If feds don’t help us, more power plants will close. Trump’s thinking about it
FirstEnergy filed for bankruptcy last month and plans to close three nuclear plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
8 years ago
Why economics and politics don’t mix
Guest: Alan Blinder By all accounts, the U.S. economy is strong. But, will this strength continue? The federal bu ...
Air Date: April 13, 2018
Listen 49:47Bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines introduced in Delaware
Delaware lawmaker tries again with measure he says is a part of a common-sense response to mass shootings.
8 years ago
Guests: Issie Lapowsky, Joseph Turow Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced two congressional inquiries this week, in ...
Air Date: April 12, 2018
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