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Politics

On Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania’s two senators are divided

August 9, 2022August 10, 2022
Anthony Hennen
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As the Inflation Reduction Act goes from the U.S. Senate to the House, Pennsylvania’s senators disagree on the bill’s consequences.
By Anthony Hennen

Election

Congressional Candidate Spotlight: Outward Migration

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022
The Editors
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Pennsylvania’s candidates for U.S. Congress weigh in on issues of outward migration.
From The Editors.

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Toomey: Gun control deal still possible

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Isaac Avilucea
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U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea

The Courts

Wally Zimolong: The Supreme Court slows the spread of the administrative state

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022
Wally Zimolong
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Voters unhappy with the power of federal agencies should demand elected officials pass legislation that reigns in the administrative state once and for all.
By Wally Zimolong

Politics

Erica Jedynak + Ashley Klingensmith: Americans simply do not trust lawmakers’ ‘human infrastructure’ package

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021
Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith
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The mega-bill proposed by Democrats in Congress is chocked full of special interest giveaways. Polls show voters don’t trust it.
By Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith

Constitutional Law

Howard Lurie: Gov. Wolf has no role in drawing the state’s congressional district lines

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021
Howard Lurie
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The Pennsylvania Legislature is charged with drawing the congressional district lines – not the governor. It should not surrender its authority to him.
By Howard Lurie

News

Rep. Malinowski bought, sold up to $1 million in companies with a stake in pandemic response

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Todd DeFeo

U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski “bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies” with “a stake” in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
By Todd DeFeo

Culture

Charles F. McElwee: John Heinz’s legacy — and Pennsylvania’s political future

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021
Charles F. McElwee

Thirty years ago, Republican Sen. John Heinz – then Pennsylvania’s most popular public figure – died in a midair collision over suburban Philadelphia’s Lower Merion Township.
By Charles F. McElwee

Election

Christine Flowers: How in the world did she get a promotion?

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021
Christine Flowers
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While Levine’s nomination was no surprise, considering the Biden administration’s focus on “inclusivity,” her lack of qualification for the job makes her confirmation by Congress baffling.
By Christine Flowers

The Economy

Beth Mumford: Independent contracting empowers women — let’s protect it.

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Beth Mumford

Congress should be working to make it easier, or at least not make it harder, for someone to earn a living through independent work.
By Beth Mumford

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