Trump, Clinton campaign on different economic visions

Washington, Nov 3 - Economy is once again a key issue in the heated campaign between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump, who disagrees about the strength of US economy and have floated widely differing tax and energy plans. Trump cites the weakest recovery following a recession in the post-War period as evidence of President Barack Obama's failed economic policies, which Clinton wants to continue, Efe news reported on Wednesday.

Clinton up 11 points in Pa. despite latest email news: F&M poll results

Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks at the Pennsylvania Democrats Voter Registration event at the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg . October 04, 2016 Sean Simmers With a week until Election Day, Democrat Hillary Clinton holds an 11-point advantage over Republican Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, according to the latest Franklin & Marshall College Poll.

Iraqi special forces poised on eastern edge of Mosul

Iraqi troops approaching Mosul from the south advanced into Shura on Saturday after a wave of U... . Iraqi Federal Police officers observe as air and ground strikes hit the town of Shura, some 30 kilometers south of Mosul, Iraq, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Judicial-age ballot question fight could costa

On Nov. 8, voters in Pennsylvania are set to decide whether to raise the mandatory judicial retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. Judicial-age ballot question fight could cost $890,000 On Nov. 8, voters in Pennsylvania are set to decide whether to raise the mandatory judicial retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2eGinsV On Nov. 8, voters in Pennsylvania are set to decide whether to raise the mandatory judicial retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. The Pennsylvania Department of State estimates it will have to spend about $699,050 readvertising a ballot question on whether to raise the mandatory judicial retirement age from 70 to 75. The Pennsylvania General Assembly's months-long legal fight over the wording of a ballot question about whether to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75 could end up costing ... (more)

Yuengling beer backed Trump this week. You can guess the rest.

This week, Donald Trump's son, Eric, took a media-accompanied tour of America's oldest brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son, family owned and operated in the small Pennsylvania town of Pottsville since 1829. Trump, an heir to his father's billions, was escorted by Richard "Dick" Yuengling Jr., the brewery's fifth generation scion and a billionaire in his own right.

Russia: the uninvited guest in US election New York (AFP) – Many…

Many unorthodox things have taken place in the 2016 race for the White House, but Russia is perhaps the most unlikely guest at the US political dinner table. From US accusations that Moscow hacked emails of Democratic Party leaders to hurt Hillary Clinton, to her charge that opponent Donald Trump is a "puppet" of Russia's Vladimir Putin, one might be forgiven for thinking it's 1960, not 2016.

Ex-Pennsylvania Attorney General faces sentencing

Back in August, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane resigned from office in disgrace after being convicted of multiple felonies stemming from a politically-motivated act of retribution. Kane, who will appear in court for sentencing Monday, faces a prison sentence of up to two years for perjury and obstruction, according to a brief obtained by the Legal Intelligencer.

Doyle seeks Real Id progress

Pennsylvania may be able to avoid REAL ID problems for residents if it revokes a law banning compliance with the federal regulation and shows progress in meeting the requirements, U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle said Friday. Mr. Doyle, D-Forest Hills, said he expects Gov. Tom Wolf and legislative leaders in Harrisburg to begin taking steps soon to repeal the 2011 REAL ID Nonparticipation Act, which prohibits the state from meeting federal ID requirements passed in 2005.

Professors Commence Strike At 14 Pennsylvania Universities

Faculty at 14 Pennsylvania universities are officially on strike after failing to reach an agreement with administration officials before the self-imposed deadline. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties met over the past weekend in a last-ditch effort to avert a faculty strike that would close classes for 105,000 students.

Bridge defendant: Top officials knew traffic study story

Top officials in New Jersey government and the authority that runs the George Washington Bridge knew about or had a hand in what prosecutors contend was a false narrative that a lane realignment in 2013 was part of a... The first debate is set for Monday for Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty, in an increasingly nasty race that could decide whether the GOP hangs onto its... Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Democratic challenger Katie McGinty went after each other in their first debate, with him sharpening an attack accusing her of enriching herself with taxpayer money and her pressing him... Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a homemade explosive left outside a police station in a small northern Colorado mountain town.

Trump and taxes could figure into Pennsylvania Senate debate

This photo taken Oct. 4, 2016, shows U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., listening as he talks with Ettore DiCasimirro, president of Skytop Fuels, Inc., during a campaign stop in New Boston, Pa. The first debate is set of a hotly contested Pennsylvania Senate race that could decide whether the GOP hangs onto its Senate majority.

Trump, and his supporters, defiant in blue-collar Pennsylvania

Republican candidate for President Donald J Trump waves a Terrible Towel to supporters at a rally at Ambridge Area Senior High School on October 10, 2016 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. WILKES BARRE As fellow Republicans backed away from him , Donald Trump energized supporters in Northeast Pennsylvania on Monday by attacking Hillary Clinton, criticizing media coverage of his campaign, and suggesting that election results could be rigged in Philadelphia.

‘SNL’ and Alec Baldwin take on Trump’s hot mic comments

That's how Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump opened this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live" -- just one day after a 2005 recording surfaced of Trump making vulgar comments about women. The long-time variety show kicked off with a debate sketch between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine.

Navy commissions ship in honor of late longtime congressman

The U.S. Navy is commissioning the USS John P. Murtha, a new ship named in honor of the late longtime Pennsylvania congressman and decorated Marine Corps veteran. Thousands are expected to honor Murtha on Saturday at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia during a ceremony to place the ship into active service.