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Pittsburgh Lawmaker Wants PA. To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis | Wednesday Morning Coffee
The effort would be conducted in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
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Lawmakers Seeking To Crack Down On Toxic Chemicals Suffer Another Setback
An effort to crack down on toxic chemicals has been thwarted again — this time by Democrats.
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One Lawmaker’s Lonely Quest: How Many Restaurant Liquor Licenses Are There In Every PA. County? | Mark O’Keefe
That’s the question being asked by Democratic state Rep. Frank Burns.
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The White House Press Corps Should Boycott The Return Of Trump’s Coronavirus Follies | Opinion
For 40 months, President Donald Trump has chosen to use his press conference podium as a bully pulpit in the most literal sense.
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At Arlington, A Funeral In The Time Of COVID-19: Saying Goodbye To PA. U.S. Rep. Don Bailey
When he entered Congress in 1979, he was the most decorated veteran in the House of Representatives.
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There’s Work To Be Done On Gender Equality, Study Finds | The Numbers Racket
Conducted by Pew Research, the study surveyed 3,143 Americans between March and April.
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From A Teacher: What Parents Should Keep In Mind About Schools Reopening | Opinion
Our children are our biggest priorities and most important things in our lives.
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With Stone Commutation – A Rare Break Between PA.’s Toomey And Trump. What Happened?
Toomey, of Lehigh County, has generally been supportive of Trump and his policies.
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How PA. Politicians Responded To The Death Of U.S. Rep. John Lewis
The Atlanta Democrat was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in late December.
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Fauci Had To Know It Would Always Come To This | Dick Polman
Let’s begin today with Joe Biden, who is far too often trumped by the tumultuous roar of the MAGA train wreck.
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Wolf Announces New Citizens Oversight Panel For Law Enforcement
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the creation of the Pennsylvania State Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Commission.
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If It’s Good Enough For The Pentagon, It’s Good Enough For You. Take Down The Confederate Flag | John L. Micek
So, critics, write down the day. I am about to say something nice. Treasure this moment. Clip this column.
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Border Officials Didn’t Follow Guidelines On Migrant Children’s Health Care, Government Investigators Find
The U.S. Government Accountability Office, an independent “congressional watchdog,” found gaps in care across border facilities.
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State Pushes Hybrid School Week As COVID-19 Cases Surge
State officials have largely left it up to Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts to decide how to offer instruction this fall.
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PA.’s Cyber-Charter Schools Are Flourishing, Not Failing — Before, During, And After COVID-19 | Opinion
Remember, first and foremost, we are all educators.
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I’m A Former Teacher: Returning To In-Person Classes Is Risky And Wrong | Lloyd E. Sheaffer
I would re-read Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice, works that speak clearly to our day’s tribalism and prejudice.
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Depasquale Jumps Out To Fundraising Lead In PA.-10 Over Perry | Friday Morning Coffee
We’re going to take a quick dive into the closely watched battle for central Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
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Toomey’s Opposition To Heroes Act Is Bad For Pennsylvania | Opinion
In mid-May, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Heroes Act,” a $3 trillion aid package, by a vote of 208 to 199.
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COVID-19 In PA.: Wolf To Announce New Dining, Bar Restrictions
Gov. Tom Wolf is set to announce a set of new restrictions on nightlife, workplaces and restaurants that will take effect on Thursday.
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PA. State Sen. Anthony Williams Tests Positive For COVID-19
Williams, of Philadelphia, said he is following state and federal guidelines that call on COVID-19 patients to isolate for two weeks.