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Pa. House approves $28.3 billion GOP budget

A $28.3 billion state budget plan shaped by Republicans who control Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is on its way to the Senate.

NSA whistleblower has ties to Lehigh Valley

Edward Snowden

The Guardian, Glen Greenwald and Laura Poitras

At this moment, Edward Snowden is one of the most controversial figures in the country.

Airport Authority gets flak from county council over possible sale of Braden Airpark

Northampton County Council

If you were looking to paraphrase the message Northampton County Council delivered Thursday night to the authority that manages Braden Airpark, it would go something like this: "Straighten up and fly right!"

Upper Macungie supervisors approve land development requests

The Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors approved a half dozen modest land development, parking , lot line waiver requests and redevelopment plans from existing businesses and housing developments during Thursday night’s meeting.

Local politicians, residents weigh in on Verizon controversy

Verizon Wireless

Rich Brooks/CNN

Got a cell phone? The government could have your number.

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Macungie wants signals at Church & Main, but fears PennDOT rejection

Macungie council

Macungie officials are borrowing $1 million from Quakertown National Bank to make street improvements in the borough.

Top Pa. senator: Liquor bill still lacks support

beer stores

A top Republican state senator says legislation one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and liquor in Pennsylvania doesn't yet have enough support to pass the chamber.

Booker encounters bumps on path to US Senate seat

Cory Booker

CNN

Newark Mayor Cory Booker is the favorite to win a fast-paced race for U.S. Senate set off by the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg this month.

Voting expert to Gov. Christie: Reconsider special election date

A former New Jersey secretary of state and head of a federal voting commission is urging Gov. Chris Christie to reconsider holding a special election for U.S. Senate 20 days before the Nov. 5 general election.

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