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A $35 insulin cap is welcome, popular and bipartisan, but Congress may not pass it anyway

Watch: President Biden to deliver first State of the Union address on Tuesday night

The youth mental health crisis needs immediate action, CHOP doctor tells Congress

Children's Mental Health Crisis

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked at gunpoint in South Philly on Wednesday afternoon

Indiana congressman doubles down on transphobic tweet about Rachel Levine

Delco man allegedly left lewd voicemails for Rep. Madeleine Dean, police say

Pa. GOP lawmaker faces calls to resign over role in trying to overturn election results

Scott Perry Pennsylvania

Philly region lawmakers vote along party lines in impeachment of President Trump

Lawmakers gave 'reconnaissance' tours before U.S. Capitol riot, New Jersey Congresswoman claims

Mikie Sherrill Capitol tours

U.S. House poised to impeach President Trump for second time

Philly police investigating detective who attended pro-Trump rally in D.C.

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman mulling U.S. Senate run in 2022

Fetterman Senate 2022

Pa. Congresswoman details 'frightening' evacuation scene at U.S. Capitol

Pro-Trump mob breaches U.S. Capitol as lawmakers prepare to vote to affirm Joe Biden's victory

Here are the Pa., N.J. lawmakers who plan to object to President-elect Biden's Electoral College win

Wondering where your stimulus check is? Track it, IRS says

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Sen. Toomey slams GOP-led effort in Senate to overturn presidential election results

Sending $2,000 checks to Americans who haven't lost income is 'terrible policy,' Sen. Toomey says

Congress passes second COVID-19 relief bill: Who will get stimulus checks and when will they be mailed?

Govs. Wolf, Murphy urge Congress to pass new COVID-19 relief bill

Wolf Murphy Stimulus

Here are the pandemic relief programs set to expire at the end of 2020

Philadelphia COVID relief

Is it finally time for a federal Office of Men's Health?

Office of Men's Health

2020 Pennsylvania Election Results: Here are the races to keep watching

Pennsylvania election results

2020 Pennsylvania's U.S. House races: Philly-area incumbents hang on to win congressional reelection races

Election day U.S. House races

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats Democrat Christina Finello in Pennsylvania's 1st District

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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, Amy Kennedy square off for New Jersey’s 2nd District U.S. House seat

new jersey 2nd congressional district election

Rep. Andy Kim wins second term, defeats Republican David Richter in New Jersey’s 3rd U.S. House District

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle jokingly suggests law banning Phillies’ bullpen

Local elected officials pay tribute to civil rights leader, U.S. Rep. John Lewis

Primary Election

David Richter defeats Kate Gibbs in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District Republican primary

NJ Primary polling place

Primary Election

Rep. Jeff Van Drew wins GOP primary for New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District

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How to watch the 2020 State of the Union address on Tuesday night for free

Former Bucks County congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, 56, dies following cancer battle

Rep Mike Fitzpatrick dies

President Donald Trump's impeachment split Congress – and continues to divide the internet

Former Pennsylvania congressional candidate charged with perjury over forged signatures

Jake Towne Pennsylvania congress perjury

South Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew one of two Democrats to vote 'nay' on impeachment inquiry

Jeff Van Drew New Jersey

Pharma pours cash on Congress as battles over drug prices persist

U.S. Capitol: Pharma pouring cash on Congress as drug price battles rage

Politicians, residents talk gun violence – and a lack of hope – in Southwest Philly

Scanlon and the rest of the panel

Children's Health

Juul allegedly marketed e-cigarettes to children during school programs

Juul accused by Congress members of marketing e-cigarettes in schools

Mayor Kenney on Trump's tweets about congresswomen: 'Go to hell'

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Amid her call for Trump's impeachment, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon to host Nancy Pelosi for education panel

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Pennsylvania Census commission seeks $1-per-person from state to ensure accurate count

Pennsylvania congressman spreads tuberculosis falsehood after Yuma border visit

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