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September 1, 2016

A ‘slush fund’ by any other name

WASHINGTON — Because truth in labeling laws are among the laws from which Washington feels exempt, the titles of congressional legislation often take liberties with the facts (e.g., the Patient

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US-funded groups don’t have to report fraud

January 29, 2026

The State Department did not have consistent oversight requirements for $5.7 billion it contributed to the United Nations and other international orga...

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Clintons arrogantly ignore subpoena

January 29, 2026

It should come as little surprise that Bill and Hillary Clinton have defied subpoenas to testify in the U.S. House probe of Jeffrey Epstein. But the f...

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How much will tax refunds be? Bigger than usual, report says

January 29, 2026

(TNS) — The tax season has officially begun. And with filing comes returns. Returns that will reportedly be bigger than usual this year. According to ...

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How to improve Pa.’s workforce

January 29, 2026

In recent years, workforce development has figured as a major topic in Pennsylvania. Students who used to focus on going to college are looking at dif...

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Why Fetterman won’t shut the government down over ICE

By FALLON ROTH The Philadelphia Inquirer

January 29, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — Sen. John Fetterman hates government shutdowns. The Pennsylvania Democrat has never backed a lapse in government funding since he...

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