Rand Paul: Tea Party Rallies Needed To Stop GOP Health Care Bill
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul hopes conservatives will rally against the Republican party establishment to force a more acceptable version of health care reform.
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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul hopes conservatives will rally against the Republican party establishment to force a more acceptable version of health care reform.
Rich discussed a shooting on Capitol Hill, Hillary Clinton's aide wants Bernie Sanders to change his tone and Donald Trump explains his sexist comments. He also discussed Ted Cruz's sex scandal, John Kerry's comments regarding the GOP race and the drunk pilot. Rich spoke with Dr. David Agus at 3:30pm, James Meyers Jr. and his lawyer Adam M. Seifer at 4:30 and Roger Stone at 5pm.
Rich discussed the continuing coverage of the removal of the Confederate flag is South Carolina, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's battle with state Republicans over the state budget, and Jurassic World being sexist. He also spoke with Erika Clemens from AFP-NJ, Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Chip Sebastian from STING, and foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski.
Vice President Joe Biden said Monday that keeping Democratic control of the chamber would "break the back of the hard right" and ease gridlock in Washington.
"We want to get into some other issues that we weren't really able to get into under the Tea Party banner," says president Teri Adams.
Chris breaks down Hillary Clinton's ongoing political problems, the IRS claiming they've lost two years worth of emails from Lois Lerner, and Atlantic City's promotion of an LGBT beach.
The Tea Party upset not only knocks out House speaker John Boehner's top lieutenant, it also leaves the GOP without a Jewish member of Congress.
Former Philadelphia Eagle turned US congressman Jon Runyan has announced he will not seek re-election in 2014.
Chris examines the loss healthcare plans under Obamacare, Chris Christie's appearance on CBS This Morning, and the damage done to the Philadelphia region by calling it the "Delaware Valley."
Chris looks at who is to blame for the failures of the healthcare.gov rollout, assesses the difference in media coverage of Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, and discusses the most recent media attacks on Texas Senator Ted Cruz. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
No political seat is considered a safe seat. That's the message being conveyed by area Republican leaders to moderate regional congressman Jon Runyan, Pat Meehan, Mike Fitzpatrick and Jim Gerlach.
Their message was against the ongoing shutdown of much of the federal government and in favor of the onset of the latest phase of Obamacare.
One thing is certain: when the President talks, the Democrats will cheer, the Republicans will be polite. It's how many times that both sides applaud that will tell you if real compromise is possible.
Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying "stupid things," but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.
I find interest in the circus surrounding people in the fifty states of the Union petitioning to secede from the United States since President Barack Obama was reelected two weeks ago, I'll be the first to admit that any state seceding from the Union is a terrible idea.
If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.
The day after the voters spoke in our democracy, Republicans sought to set aside the results and focus on winning next time. It is not just a losing proposition for Republicans, it is a losing proposition for America.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.
Hillary Clinton is a glowing example of the heights women are reaching in the United States in recent times. She contradicts the notion thrust forth by President Obama and his political party that there is an alleged-"War on Women".
While Trump may have an "October surprise" that will destroy President Obama's reelection campaign for the White House, I don't think it's going to be much more than seeing Trump get the headlines for part of the day, again.
Romney is lucky that people grabbed on to the "binders full of women" comment because his comment about giving his female Chief of Staff flex time so she could go home and cook dinner was mostly over looked.
The two presidential candidates were asked a question by CBS Local about Obamacare vs. Romneycare and asked them to talk about the similarities or differences between the two plans.
"Some girls rape easy." Those are the shocking words of Roger Rivard, a Republican state representative in Wisconsin previously endorsed by Paul Ryan.
Romney might say he won't restrict a woman's right to choose, but his message is clearly coded for his rightwing base: you do not have to worry about the Supreme Court. Relax, I'm with you, but I'm running for president for Pete's sake.
Conditions in the Philadelphia region will remain dry into the first part of New Year's Eve before another system brings evening rain.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
A man believed to be around 20 years old was shot in the chest and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday night, police said.
A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
Conditions in the Philadelphia region will remain dry into the first part of New Year's Eve before another system brings evening rain.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
A man believed to be around 20 years old was shot in the chest and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Monday night, police said.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
Mitzvah Circle, a Lansdale-based nonprofit, distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region in an effort to combat hygiene insecurity.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
A Trenton man was charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl while she was sleeping during an in-home prayer service.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
A teen died and another was injured in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday night, police said.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
This weekend's weather in the Philadelphia area is noticeably warmer than last, with a high of 50 degrees in the city on Saturday.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
After playing with broken ribs, one of his Pro Bowl Eagles teammates compared Kenny Pickett to a Super Bowl-winning QB.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
The secret is out about the "Mormon Missile": Eagles third-string QB Tanner McKee showed Sunday he could play in the NFL.
Kenny Pickett, who grew up cheering for the Eagles, was Philadelphia's starting quarterback Sunday against Dallas before a rib injury forced him out of the game in the third quarter.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Carter, the former peanut farmer, Navy veteran, state senator, governor, President and Nobel Peace prize recipient passed at his home on Sunday at the age of 100.
The unseasonable temperatures will continue into Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, but rain is in the forecast for the evening. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A 15-year-old boy died at a hospital after being shot, and a 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to a statement from Wilmington police.
As we close out 2024, there are some encouraging numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department as crime numbers are down for the first time since before the pandemic.
Philadelphia's Kelly Drive has reopened after a crash near Boathouse Row.