federal government of the united states

Supremes say back off
Opinion, Сolumns
Mar 21, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, in a rare interview, denounced the idea of impeaching judges when political leaders disagree with their rulin...
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What’s up with the $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks?
Nation & World, News
EMILY BLOCH The Philadelphia Inquirer 
Mar 20, 2025
(TNS) — Billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has made big promises to slash what he is calling wasteful and excessive governmen...
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Shapiro: Schumer should have used ‘leverage’
Opinion, Сolumns
ANDREW SEIDMAN The Philadelphia Inquirer 
Mar 17, 2025
HARRISBURG (TNS) — Gov.Josh ShapirosaidDemocratsinWashingtonshould have been more strategic in trying to extract concessions from the Republican-led C...
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The importance of judicial review
Opinion, Сolumns
Mar 14, 2025
Republicanshave rightfully criticizedDemocratsin recent years for leaning on theSupreme Courtin an effort to intimidate the justices into supporting a...
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Pennsylvanians join term-limit push
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CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Mar 12, 2025
Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia, has introduced a concurrent resolution calling Pennsylvania to join states seeking a constitutional amendment for ...
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Legal minds fight over DOGE
Nation & World, News
LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square 
Mar 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – Since launching in January, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has sparked both support and outrage...
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The American apology tour is over
Opinion, Сolumns
SUSAN SHELLEY The Orange County Register 
Mar 09, 2025
LOS ANGELES (TNS) —President Donald Trump’s triumphant return to the House chamber March 4 for his fifth address to a joint session ofCongressreminded...
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Actually, tax cuts will mean a huge deficit
Opinion, Сolumns
DAVID MASTIO The Kansas City Star 
Mar 07, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — In Donald Trump’s speech, personalities loomed large. Whether it was George Washington’s second best presidency or Elon Musk’s bril...
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Secure Rural Schools program not yet renewed
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 07, 2025
The clock is ticking on legislation that gives a financial boost to rural schools with federal land in their districts. In December, the U.S. House fa...
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Vital SNAP benefits face several threats
Local News, News, PA State News
CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Mar 06, 2025
HARRISBURG — Over 2 million Pennsylvanians receive funds from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Monthly, this brings abo...
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Thompson on Trump: ‘Promises made, promises kept’
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Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Mar 05, 2025
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson believes President Donald Trump is following through on campaign promises to rein in government spending and bureaucracy — an...
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Pragmatic Democrats seek to rebuild in Pa.
Opinion, Сolumns
JOHN HINSHAW RealClearPennsylvania 
Mar 05, 2025
It’s safe to say that most Pennsylvania Democrats are chastened by their loss of the White House, the U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Casey and three row...
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