Republican proposal pits GOP against GOP

GOP proposal includes more in taxes, but not in tax rates

Published: Dec 04 2012 10:44:34 PM EST

Even some members of the GOP aren't going for new Republican fiscal cliff proposal -- but unlike President Barack Obama, they want no tax increases in the Republican proposal.

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Local Politics

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

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

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.