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President Bill Clinton joined with the Republican-controlled Congress in 1996 to enact the most sweeping changes to welfare in a generation with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act by tying benefits to work.

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

February 17, 2026

Welfare dollars are being wasted

All too frequently government programs for sympathetic causes are plagued by high levels of fraud. C...

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Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same

By JAY COHEN and CORA LEWIS - Associated Press

April 30, 2026

The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets. The tax accountant said he “got the same high” on those...

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After shooting, Fetterman backs White House ballroom renovation

By JOHN COLE The Center Square

April 30, 2026

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., supports the president’s White House ballroom renovation, seemingly putting him further at odds with his fellow Democ...

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Business, Local News

Local oil purchasers increase prices

April 30, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...

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Local News

EMPORIUM: Open house at Guy and Mary Felt Living

April 30, 2026

EMPORIUM — Guy and Mary Felt Living in Emporium will hold a grand opening and open house for its new Personal Care Suites from 1 to 3 p.m. May 17. Ope...

Crime, Local News

Olean man sentenced to state prison for drug, assault charges

April 30, 2026

SMETHPORT — An Olean, N.Y., man has been sentenced to state prison for assault and multiple drug offenses committed in Bradford, according to District...

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