Senate – Temple Update

El Senado Aprueba un Paquete de Ayuda de aproximadamente 480 mil millones

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:14:08 +0000

El Senado de los Estados Unidos aprobó un paquete de ayuda de aproximadamente 480 mil millones de dólares el martes. La propuesta de ley incluye nuevos fondos para pequeñas empresas afectadas por COVID-19, fondos para los hospitales, y la ampliación de las pruebas por el virus. La mayor parte del financiamiento, $331 mil millones, se destinaría a impulsar un programa de préstamos de nómina para…

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Senate Unanimously Passes 2 Trillion Dollar Economic Relief Package

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:35:01 +0000

The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented response amid record new jobless claims and mounting evidence that the economy is in a recession. The unanimous Senate vote late Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far…

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Joe Biden Announces 2020 Presidential Run

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:58:08 +0000

Former Vice President Joe Biden has officially thrown his hat into the 2020 race for Democratic presidential nominee. In an announcement video to supporters, Biden spoke about the growing danger of racial violence and white supremacy in America. Biden also discussed President Trump’s failure to address the growing problem of radical white-supremacist terrorism, as well as his role in stoking…

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State of The Union 2019

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 04:00:56 +0000

President Donald Trump gave his second State of the Union address to a divided congress. Lawmakers on both sides of the isle expressed hope that the President would unify the country and set a tone of bipartisanship in Washington following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Temple Update’s Jon Dowding was in Washington D.C. all week and spoke to local lawmakers on what they…

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Shutdown Watch: Day 34

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:52:17 +0000

Following the shutdown of the federal government at the end of December, politicians have been scrambling to keep up with the increased strain of running a government that has been brought to a halt. With the Senate and House at odds over negotiations, and the president refusing to re-open the government without a deal for his border wall, many on both sides of the aisle are struggling to find a…

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Students Prepare to Vote Next Week

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:17:41 +0000

Exams aren’t the only thing students will be preparing for next week. Many students are planning to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and are eager to head to the polls. “I figured why not. Every vote counts even if some people think that it doesn’t. I think it’s important that we exercise our right to vote, especially as young people,” Sophomore Imani Pugh said.

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Incumbent Toomey Re-Elected as PA Senator

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 04:24:26 +0000

Incumbent Senator Pat Toomey has been re-elected as Pennsylvania’s junior Senator. Toomey’s campaign beat out new-comer and democrat Katie McGinty. A spokesperson from the Toomey campaign says that Senator Toomey is “incredibly grateful to the people of Pennsylvania for being re-elected as PA’s Senator.” Toomey’s victory over McGinty was called shortly after midnight by the Associated Press.

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PA State Races: What You Need to Know

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:51:34 +0000

As the Pennsylvania state races come to a close, there are a few key positions that are up for grabs. From Attorney General to Auditor, the race between democrats, republicans, incumbents and newcomers have been close. Here’s what you need to know about the state races so far: State Auditor: Democrat and incumbent Eugene DePasquale is up against Republican John Brown…

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McGinty & Toomey Face Off in Final PA Senate Debate

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:10:19 +0000

Before they candidates squared off, supporters didn’t back down. Hours before candidates Pat Toomey (R) and Katie McGinty (D) faced off at Temple’s Performing Arts Center, supporters of both Toomey and McGinty stood outside with signs, chanting for each candidate. That energy carried over into the debate hall. During the debate, the two candidates clashed over a number of issues…

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Elizabeth Warren & Katie McGinty Rally Clinton Support at UPenn

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:18:10 +0000

As November 8th quickly approaches, the Clinton campaign is making their rounds in Philadelphia. Today, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren joined Democratic Candidate for Senate Katie McGinty and current PA senator Bob Casey on stage at the University of Pennsylvania in a rousing speech in support of the former Secretary of State. Surrounded by the Clinton Campaign slogan “Stronger…

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