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Military Moving Women To Frontline Combat And Commando Missions
Is there any job in the military — frontline combat or on special commando missions — that women can not do?
Pa. Representative Grills Former IRS Commissioner
All eyes were on the Ways and Means Committee when they took up the IRS issue.
IRS Commissioner Ousted Over Tea Party Targeting
Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they filed for tax-exempt status.
New Law Limits Options For Putting A Pet To Sleep
Some pet owners opt to have a veterinarian come into their home to make the process more comfortable for both them and the pet. However, new a new law is quickly putting a stop to that option, which many are hoping will be changed soon.
Dem, GOP Senators Reach Background Check Deal
A Senate aide and a lobbyist say two senators have struck a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more firearms purchases. The agreement could build support for President Barack Obama’s drive to curb gun violence.
Postal Service Delays Plans To Cut Saturday Mail Service
The U.S. Postal Service says it will delay plans to cut Saturday mail delivery because Congress isn’t allowing the change.
Newtown Victim’s Sister Says Assault Guns Should Be Banned & Recalled
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Jillian Soto, sister of one of the teachers killed during the Newtown school shooting, about her view of gun control and her work in Washington, DC.
Diving Into The Sequester With Congressman Rothfus
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to US Congressman Keith Rothfus on what the Sequester is and what is being done about it.
Federal Officials Probing Pittsburgh VA Legionnaire’s Outbreak
Federal officials are now looking into the fatal Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak at the Pittsburgh VA.
Opinion: New Beginnings
This New Year ushers in a new Congress and a large Freshman class. Here’s hoping that new faces create needed change on the Hill.
Opinion: A Terrible End To A Terrible Congress
Congress refused to vote for relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The first Republican President famously said “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” The same holds true for the Republican Party today.
Thursday’s KDKA Afternoon News: January 3, 2012
Missed the Thursday edition of the KDKA Afternoon News? Well, here’s a recap of the highlights.
Fiscal Cliff Rescue – What It Does & Does Not Do For You
For all the commotion — some would say insanity — that Washington created over the fiscal cliff these last few weeks, you’d think final approval of a bill late Tuesday night to avoid the cliff would mark lots of changes in tax rates for average Americans. Not so.
House Of Representatives Approves Fiscal Cliff Bill
All it needs now is the President’s signature. Late Tuesday night, the House of Representatives approved a bill to avert the Fiscal Cliff.
Last-Minute Deal Reached
Racing against the clock, the White House reached agreement with congressional Republicans late Monday on a deal to prevent across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts to government programs from taking effect at midnight, according to administration and Senate Democratic officials.
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