Pennsylvania http://www.npr.org Pennsylvania en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:03:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Pennsylvania http://www.npr.org yes How Sandy's Path Could Chart A Course For Romney's Victory The superstorm began its destructive tour of the American mainland in Florida, and that's where the GOP presidential nominee needs to begin his march on election night. Other states in its path included North Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire, states where Mitt Romney has a strong chance. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:03:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/05/164372409/how-sandys-path-could-chart-a-course-for-romneys-victory?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/05/164372409/how-sandys-path-could-chart-a-course-for-romneys-victory?ft=1&f=126942063 The superstorm began its destructive tour of the American mainland in Florida, and that's where the GOP presidential nominee needs to begin his march on election night. Other states in its path included North Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire, states where Mitt Romney has a strong chance. no The superstorm began its destructive tour of the American mainland in Florida, and that's where the GOP presidential nominee needs to begin his march on election night. Other states in its path included North Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire, states where Mitt Romney has a strong chance.

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]]> Setbacks For Voter ID Laws in Pa., Other States Could Be Short-Lived Judges in these cases have declined to rule on the constitutionality of the laws. Instead, they have signaled the laws would withstand scrutiny if states can ensure that the vast majority of voters have easier access to free IDs. Legal scholars agree that many of these measures could be enacted after Election Day. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/02/162180888/setbacks-for-voter-id-laws-in-pa-other-states-could-be-short-lived?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/02/162180888/setbacks-for-voter-id-laws-in-pa-other-states-could-be-short-lived?ft=1&f=126942063 Judges in these cases have declined to rule on the constitutionality of the laws. Instead, they have signaled the laws would withstand scrutiny if states can ensure that the vast majority of voters have easier access to free IDs. Legal scholars agree that many of these measures could be enacted after Election Day. no Judges in these cases have declined to rule on the constitutionality of the laws. Instead, they have signaled the laws would withstand scrutiny if states can ensure that the vast majority of voters have easier access to free IDs. Legal scholars agree that many of these measures could be enacted after Election Day.

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]]> Pa. High Court Orders Judge To Review Voter ID Law Pennsylvania's highest court is returning the state's controversial voter ID law to a lower court judge who must decide whether it will disenfranchise some voters. The deadline for that decision is three weeks away. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/09/18/161371397/pa-high-court-orders-judge-to-review-voter-id-law?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/09/18/161371397/pa-high-court-orders-judge-to-review-voter-id-law?ft=1&f=126942063 Pennsylvania's highest court is returning the state's controversial voter ID law to a lower court judge who must decide whether it will disenfranchise some voters. The deadline for that decision is three weeks away. no Pennsylvania's highest court is returning the state's controversial voter ID law to a lower court judge who must decide whether it will disenfranchise some voters. The deadline for that decision is three weeks away.

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]]> Scranton Workers See Pay Slashed To Minimum Wage Amid a budget dispute, the mayor slashed pay for city employees, and has so far ignored a court order to restore it. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/07/10/156509668/scranton-workers-see-pay-slashed-to-minimum-wage?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/07/10/156509668/scranton-workers-see-pay-slashed-to-minimum-wage?ft=1&f=126942063 Amid a budget dispute, the mayor slashed pay for city employees, and has so far ignored a court order to restore it. no Amid a budget dispute, the mayor slashed pay for city employees, and has so far ignored a court order to restore it.

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]]> 4 Things To Watch For In Tuesday's Primaries Voters are going to polls in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and New York, though turnout is expected to be low. Still, here are four things to watch. Even with Rick Santorum, out of the race, Pennsylvania could still be interesting if Ron Paul's supporters are able to spring a delegate surprise on Mitt Romney. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/04/24/151278565/3-things-to-watch-for-in-tuesdays-primaries?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/04/24/151278565/3-things-to-watch-for-in-tuesdays-primaries?ft=1&f=126942063 Voters are going to polls in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and New York, though turnout is expected to be low. Still, here are four things to watch. Even with Rick Santorum, out of the race, Pennsylvania could still be interesting if Ron Paul's supporters are able to spring a delegate surprise on Mitt Romney. no Voters are going to polls in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and New York, though turnout is expected to be low. Still, here are four things to watch. Even with Rick Santorum, out of the race, Pennsylvania could still be interesting if Ron Paul's supporters are able to spring a delegate surprise on Mitt Romney.

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]]> With Casey At The Bat, Will Pennsylvania Republicans Once Again Swing & Miss? Pennsylvania has a long history of electing Republicans to the Senate. Since 1962, the GOP candidate has lost just twice. But Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat seeking a second term, is a clear favorite for re-election. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2012/04/23/150536872/with-casey-at-the-bat-will-pennsylvania-republicans-once-again-swing-miss?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2012/04/23/150536872/with-casey-at-the-bat-will-pennsylvania-republicans-once-again-swing-miss?ft=1&f=126942063 Pennsylvania has a long history of electing Republicans to the Senate. Since 1962, the GOP candidate has lost just twice. But Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat seeking a second term, is a clear favorite for re-election. no Pennsylvania has a long history of electing Republicans to the Senate. Since 1962, the GOP candidate has lost just twice. But Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat seeking a second term, is a clear favorite for re-election.

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]]> Pennsylvania GOP's Plan To Change Electoral Vote Allocation Could Backfire With Republicans controlling of both houses of Pennsylvania's General Assembly and a Republican governor, Democrats have little chance of stopping a bill from becoming law. Still, the proposal could backfire on Republicans. If Pennsylvania splits its 20 Electoral College votes in 2012 that could make the Keystone State a less-appealing campaign stop for candidates. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/09/16/140547156/pennsylvania-gops-plan-to-change-electoral-vote-allocation-could-backfire?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/09/16/140547156/pennsylvania-gops-plan-to-change-electoral-vote-allocation-could-backfire?ft=1&f=126942063 With Republicans controlling of both houses of Pennsylvania's General Assembly and a Republican governor, Democrats have little chance of stopping a bill from becoming law. Still, the proposal could backfire on Republicans. If Pennsylvania splits its 20 Electoral College votes in 2012 that could make the Keystone State a less-appealing campaign stop for candidates. no With Republicans controlling of both houses of Pennsylvania's General Assembly and a Republican governor, Democrats have little chance of stopping a bill from becoming law. Still, the proposal could backfire on Republicans. If Pennsylvania splits its 20 Electoral College votes in 2012 that could make the Keystone State a less-appealing campaign stop for candidates.

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]]> Wine Dispenser,With Breathalyzer And Winwood In Pennsylvania, two grocery stores have installed wine dispensors -- elaborate machines that help you select the bottle you want, then scan your identification, and then it gets weird. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/06/24/128080753/penn-wine-dispensor-complete-with-breathalyzer?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/06/24/128080753/penn-wine-dispensor-complete-with-breathalyzer?ft=1&f=126942063 In Pennsylvania, two grocery stores have installed wine dispensors -- elaborate machines that help you select the bottle you want, then scan your identification, and then it gets weird. no In Pennsylvania, two grocery stores have installed wine dispensors -- elaborate machines that help you select the bottle you want, then scan your identification, and then it gets weird.

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]]> Guns and God: A Bitter Brew Obama describes -- and disparages? -- the working class. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/04/guns_and_god_a_bitter_brew.html?ft=1&f=126942063 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/04/guns_and_god_a_bitter_brew.html?ft=1&f=126942063 Obama describes -- and disparages? -- the working class. 0 no Obama describes -- and disparages? -- the working class.

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