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Several major corporations are stopping donations to lawmakers on this list, which includes eight congressional reps and more than 80 state reps.

How much money will Philly residents get from the federal coronavirus aid package?
The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.

The NRA hates Pat Toomey, but he still can’t get background checks passed
The senator broke with fellow Republicans to defy the gun lobby, but in multiple tries over the past decade, he's failed to force action.
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Election 2018: The Year of the Woman in Pennsylvania
A record number of female candidates translated to a strong showing at the polls.

PA congressman’s bad math on middle class tax break
No matter how you define “middle income,” Congressman Pat Meehan’s tax cut projection doesn’t add up.

From Temple to Trump: Philly’s middle neighborhoods go to Washington
Freshman Rep. Dwight Evans tells Billy Penn he's becoming a "squeaky wheel" with colleagues on the Hill.
Only one Republican representative from the Del Val would vote to repeal Obamacare right now
The congressman, Tom MacArthur, reps New Jersey's third district.

New app launches because Sen. Pat Toomey won’t talk to constituents
“If Pat Toomey had picked up the phone I clearly wouldn't have done this.”

Western PA congressman backs off ‘strange’ Obama shadow government claim
But Mike Kelly’s words have already resonated.

What the most important PA lawmakers think about Trump’s health care plan
Most Republicans have been non-committal to the GOP-backed legislation.

See how gerrymandered PA’s political districts have gotten
Slide for yourself.

Chaka Fattah’s New Year’s wish: He’s asking a judge to stay out of prison again
His lawyers are claiming the controversial dismissal of a juror is likely to lead to a new trial.