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Santorum Reflects On Decision To Run For President

Voter ID Legislation – A Waste Of Time Or Exactly What We Need?

Occupy Pittsburgh Protestor Arrested For Megan’s Law Violation

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Why Is The Tea Party Backing Mitt Romney?

KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek was joined on NewsRadio1020 KDKA by Don Adams, president of Independence Hall Tea Party PAC.

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Geneva College Sues Federal Government Over Morning After Pill Mandate

A local college is the latest to sue the federal government over the mandate that requires employers to pay for contraceptives, including morning after pills.

2012/02/21

Rick Santorum Brings Campaign Message To Steubenville

While Santorum began with an economic pitch, he quickly turned to his conservative agenda and a blistering attack on President Obama.

2012/02/20

Santorum Defends Comments Made In Ohio About President

It was a busy Sunday morning for Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. He answered some tough questions from CBS’ Bob Schieffer on “Face the Nation” as he defended comments he made about the President on Saturday in Ohio.

2012/02/19

Protestors Roll Out Red Carpet For Governor Corbett

Governor Corbett was in Pittsburgh Friday to tour a local manufacturing facility and talk about the budget, but he was greeted outside the Duquesne Club by protestors unhappy with the spending cuts he’s proposed.

2012/02/17

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Congressmen Mike Kelly & John Kline On ‘Obamacare’

KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek spoke with U.S. Congressmen Mike Kelly, from Pennsylvania’s 3rd District, and John Kline, from Minnesota.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/02/17

Voter ID Legislation – A Waste Of Time Or Exactly What We Need?

KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek was joined on NewsRadio1020 KDKA today by State Representative Daryl Metcalfe.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/02/16

2nd Trial Of Former State Rep. Mike Veon Begins

The second corruption trial of former state House Democratic Whip Michael Veon is now under way in Harrisburg. He is already serving at least six years in prison and could face more time if convicted in this case.

2012/02/16

Convicted State Rep. Files Petitions To Run For Re-Election

Convicted of five felony counts, PA Rep. Bill DeWeese has filed petitions to run for another two-year term in the state House of Representatives.

2012/02/15

Neighborhood Improvement Tax Debated On South Side

A nonprofit neighborhood group on the South Side sponsored a hearing looking into whether there should be a new neighborhood improvement district tax.

2012/02/15

Jane Orie, Janine Orie To Have Separate Trials

Jane Orie and her sister, Janine, were tried together in the corruption trial that ended in mistrial last year. What caused the mistrial was a document presented by the defense that the prosecution says was forged.

2012/02/14

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Economy & Value Of Labor In Trouble?

Chris Moore was joined on NewsRadio1020 KDKA by Warren E. Pollock to discuss some of the topics he blogs about.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/02/12

Bishop Zubik Critical Of Obama’s Birth Control Compromise

President Obama is nixing a requirement that religious employers pay for insurance coverage that provides free birth control services.

2012/02/10

Governor Not Backing Off From Tough Budget Talk

Less than 24 hours after his second budget address, Gov. Tom Corbett was defending his plan to cut the state subsidy to the University of Pittsburgh by 30 percent.

2012/02/08

Mike Pintek Talks To A Presidential Candidate About Califonia’s Gay Marriage Ban

KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek was joined today on NewsRadio1020 KDKA by former Governor of New Mexico and current Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/02/08

Memorable Political Foibles

When politicians make the news, it’s not always for their politics. We’re taking a look back at stories that were the talk of the town.

Sen. Carper (center) commutes everyday from his home in Wilmington, Del. to Capitol Hill.

The Scoop On The Senate

Which senator has already claimed his title as “Trail Blazer” – on his mausoleum? Which one has scaled more than 50 mountains in his home state? Alabama to Illinois, click through to find out.