Senate rejects bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks

The Senate on Monday rejected legislation designed to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a vote that put vulnerable Democrats on the record on the issue during an election year. The vote was 51-46, short of the 60-vote threshold to advance the bill.

Water main break creates slippery conditions in Scranton

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Barletta renews call for term limits

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Barletta renews his call for term limits

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Pols on the Street: Upstate Republicans Point at Scary Philly

BY JOE SHAHEELI Western and midstate Republicans are warming up for the 2018 political season by sharpening their teeth on controversial Philadelphia news. Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe and 15 Republican members of the House State Government Committee sent a letter to Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. CortA s in response to a report by City Commissioner Al Schmidt that some non-citizens were registered to vote, largely through irregularities in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's "motor voter"A process.

Pennsylvania GOP crosses Trump divide from 2016 to 2018

In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Pa. state Sen. Scott Wagner, a Republican from York County and owner of trash hauling firm Penn Waste, speaks to reporters after formally announcing he will run for Pennsylvania governor in 2018, during an event at a Penn Waste facility in Manchester, Pa.

Report: Graham-Cassidy Repeal Bill Would Cost Pa. $11 Billion

Their latest measure comes in the form of a bill proposed by Sens. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Bill Cassidy , who are seeking to cap Medicaid and replace ACA funding with a new block grant program. The bill would deal a blow to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the 29 other states that chose to expand Medicaid under the ACA, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation .

Toohil out of House race

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Republicans backing Barletta’s Senate run see Casey and his seat as vulnerable

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Lou Barletta to announce campaign for Senate

Campaign spokesman Jon Anzur told The Associated Press on Monday night that Barletta will release a video announcing his run for the Senate seat held by two-term Democrat Bob Casey. The Pennsylvania Republican's entry into the race was widely expected after the AP reported last month that Barletta had relayed his plans to GOP officials and activists.

Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Murphy and Casey introduce legislation to…

Kirsten Gillibrand Highlands Region Include 3.5 Million Acres Stretching From Connecticut Through New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Legislation Would Support Local Economy, Preserve Historic Natural Resources & Protect Clean Water Supply For 20 Million People U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand , Richard Blumenthal , Chris Murphy , and Bob Casey Here you can find useful examples and description about searching the news archive. Read it carefully to get the best results.

Rep. Lou Barletta says he will make decision on Senate run ‘in a …

First, Libre gained national attention after being rescued from a puppy mill in Lancaster County. Then, the Boston terrier became the namesake of a new wave of animal welfare protections in Pennsylvania, and even signed the bill with Gov. Tom Wolf .