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Linda A. Kerns and Albert Eisenberg, two of Broad + Liberty’s co-founders, spoke with radio talk show host Dom Giordano Monday about our launch and what we’re looking to do with the site.
Bob Martin: Not for Trump, but not for far left Democrats either
Many can unite in denunciations of the President’s behavior. But extreme progressive ideology is also troubling.
By Bob Martin
State Rep. Frank Ryan: Pa. must eliminate property taxes – and here’s how to do it
Frustrated by your tax bills? Pennsylvania HB 13 would eliminate school property taxes and provide alternate revenue sources to spread the burden of school funding equitably.
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Watch! Senator Toomey honors PA cop shot in Baltimore, talks gun violence
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