Why U.S. senators will be eating Philly’s Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews during the impeachment trial
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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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Philly’s 8-year battle to be a sanctuary city
Philadelphia just won a major victory. Here's how we got to this point.
The year in resistance: 5 times Philly fought the status quo in 2017
Resistance began after the presidential election, and it hasn't stopped since.
Where Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation stands on gun control
A rundown of donations, legislation and support in Pennsylvania
Sen. Toomey’s statement on Obamacare repeal vote
Toomey tweeted, "I am disappointed with this setback of efforts to fix our broken health care system..."
Pat Toomey says ‘radical’ Philly is an ‘extremely dangerous’ sanctuary city; Is it?
The Senator condemned a policy in the largest city he represents.